2025 Transmission Planning and Development Report Card

by Allie Judge | Feb 3, 2026 | Transmission

Halting Offshore Wind Projects in Construction Will Undermine Electricity Reliability in New York and New England While Raising the Cost of Power

by Allie Judge | Jan 12, 2026 | Resource Adequacy

The Economic Cost of a DOE Mandate for the Craig Unit 1 Coal-Burning Generator to Continue Operating

by Allie Judge | Dec 31, 2025 | Resource Adequacy

This report, prepared for Sierra Club, analyzes the cost of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mandate that Unit 1 at the Craig coal-burning power plant in Colorado remain available and operate beyond its December 31, 2025, retirement date. Grid Strategies’...

Strategic Use of Public Revenue Bonding Authority to Accelerate Transmission Development

by Allie Judge | Dec 30, 2025 | Consumer Benefits, Transmission

Colorado faces a critical inflection point in its electric transmission system. Rapid demand growth, driven by electrification, industrial expansion, crypto currency, and data centers, is placing unprecedented demands on the grid. At the same time, Colorado has...

Forecasting for Large Loads: Current Practices and Recommendations

by Allie Judge | Dec 22, 2025 | Load Growth

After two decades of relatively flat demand, the U.S. electricity system is projected to grow significantly over the next few years. Utility load forecasts project an increase in peak demand on the order of 166 GW by 2030, a 20% increase from estimated peak load in...