In a perfect world, grid-connected energy storage plants might never make sense. The diversity and inherent flexibility of thousands of generators and loads in a large power system should provide all the flexibility that we could need to continuously … [Read more...]

A new FERC order, while ostensibly addressing energy storage resources, actually provides an important opportunity to create a universal data model for all grid resources. The traditional way of looking at generators and loads is no longer … [Read more...]

We have distorted memories about the good old days, but there is no denying that things keep changing. Take jobs, for example. The jobs of 200 years ago were based on farming and trade. Then there was a major structural transformation as … [Read more...]

We all know that our electric power system is changing, and that reliability of the grid must be carefully considered during this transition, but I’ve been surprised by recent actions by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Let’s walk … [Read more...]