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EP.223 Tyler Norris on Interconnection Processes in the US Power Markets
Dec 10, 2024
Tyler Norris, a James B. Duke Fellow at Duke University specializing in electric power systems, shares his insights on U.S. power market interconnection processes. He discusses the increasing complexity of interconnection queues and the challenges developers face, particularly with 'zombie projects.' Tyler contrasts 'invest and connect' with 'connect and manage' approaches, and delves into the implications of upcoming U.S. elections on the energy transition. His expertise sheds light on the delicate balance between innovation, reliability, and market dynamics.
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- The significant rise in interconnection queues, now exceeding 2,600 gigawatts, highlights the urgent need for reform in U.S. power markets.
- Diverse interconnection approaches, like 'Invest and Connect' versus 'Connect and Manage', impact project feasibility and market efficiency critically.
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The Rising Importance of Interconnection Processes
Interconnection processes have gained significant attention in the U.S. power markets due to the dramatic increase in interconnection queues, which now hold about 2,600 gigawatts of proposed generation and storage assets, surpassing the total installed generation capacity. This situation has emerged amid a backdrop of aging infrastructure and the retirement of coal plants, which exacerbates the urgent need for new capacity to meet increasing demands. Factors such as electric vehicle adoption and the rise of data centers have further intensified load forecasts, creating an environment where timely interconnections are critical to support growing energy needs. Consequently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has prioritized this issue, signaling its importance in the energy transition narrative.
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