CERAWeek: FERC chairman lays out demand challenge facing US grids

In the bustling world of energy, power demand is surging, particularly due to data centers. FERC chairman Mark Christie highlights the urgent need for more dispatchable power to ensure grid reliability. With the retirement of traditional energy sources like coal, the grid faces significant challenges. The conversation also touches on necessary upgrades to transmission systems and the importance of balancing electricity supply with consumer protection amid evolving market structures. CERAWeek emerges as a vital platform for discussing these pressing issues.