Resource Adequacy
Resource adequacy is the ability of electric grid operators to supply enough electricity at the right locations, using current capacity and reserves, to meet demand. It is expressed as the probability of an outage due to insufficient capacity.
NERC
NERC released the first installment of the federally mandated ITCS in draft form this week.
H5 Data Centers
Five years ago, load growth from transportation electrification was a major issue for policymakers, according to speakers at a webinar. Now the focus has shifted to data centers.
NERC
A new report from NERC and the National Academy of Engineering explored the shortcomings of traditional resource adequacy metrics and alternatives under development.
NERC
NERC's 2024 State of Reliability Report noted resilience in the face of extreme weather last year, along with growing rates of generator forced outages.
NPCC
NPCC said all subregions should have adequate supply to meet demand this summer despite recent generation retirements.
Shutterstock
Data center expansion is a major part of the power industry’s return to demand growth around the country, and the United States Energy Association hosted a webinar with industry leaders on how the sector’s growth will play out.
NOAA
SPP says it will have enough generation to meet energy demand despite higher regional temperatures this summer, according to its biannual seasonal assessment.
SERC
SERC Reliability's Summer Reliability Assessment indicated all subregions have adequate resources to meet demand this summer.
NOAA
State energy officials are “cautiously optimistic” about maintaining grid reliability during the upcoming summer, with California poised to benefit from above-normal snowpack and precipitation coupled with the probability of mild conditions in its coastal regions.
NERC
Texas RE staff said their upcoming risk assessment will identify multiple ongoing challenges to grid reliability.
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