Volts What Allison Clements thinks about the grid
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Oct 9, 2024 Allison Clements, a former FERC commissioner with a strong focus on environmental law, shares her insights on grid modernization challenges. She discusses the critical need for regulatory updates and innovative technologies to integrate clean energy. Clements critiques outdated planning methods and emphasizes the importance of a collaborative national approach for infrastructure investment. The conversation also explores the role of distributed energy resources in enhancing grid reliability and efficiency, drawing lessons from successful implementations like Australia’s rooftop solar.
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Grid Modernization Challenges
- The US energy system is changing rapidly, but regulations aren't keeping up.
- This poses risks to the economy, national security, and resilience.
Interconnection Queue Reforms
- FERC Order 2023 aims to improve interconnection queues by clustering projects.
- However, it doesn't address fundamental issues like the slow, outdated process.
Connect and Manage Approach
- The "connect and manage" approach, used in Texas, offers faster clean energy connections.
- It shifts risk to power plants, which may be curtailed if the grid needs it.