Rob Gramlich

Rob Gramlich, founder and president of Grid Strategies, is a leading voice on energy transmission issues. He dives into the urgent need for expanded transmission capacity as the U.S. power grid faces severe congestion, delaying renewable energy projects. They discuss the historical evolution of the transmission network and its impact on climate tech. Gramlich shares innovative strategies like energy storage and regional planning to overcome the bottleneck, emphasizing that past successes show progress is possible if we act swiftly.

In this conversation, Rob Gramlich, president of Grid Strategies, and Anuja Ratnayake from the Electric Power Research Institute dive into the surge of AI investment impacting the energy sector. They discuss the challenges utilities face in planning for a future heavily reliant on data centers. With skyrocketing demands, they explore how to navigate uncertainties and the need for flexible frameworks to ensure grid stability. The duo also highlights the critical limitations of transmission capacity and the importance of proactive planning in managing this rapid load growth.

Rob Gramlich, founder and president of Grid Strategies, discusses the exciting revival of transmission projects in the U.S. with Shayle Kann. They dive into the significance of the recent $8.6 billion SPP plan and the ongoing progress of the Grain Belt Express despite DOE challenges. Rob argues that the DOE's push for faster large-load interconnection is a hopeful sign, but explains why data centers haven't significantly boosted transmission. He also shares insights on permitting reform and innovative solutions to enhance grid capacity.

Rob Gramlich, Expert in Grid Strategies, discusses FERC's new transmission planning rule, implications for clean energy goals, grid reliability, and consumer rates. Topics include 20-year plans, grid enhancing technologies, cost allocation dynamics, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act impacts, regulatory initiatives, future grid actions, and reevaluating stances on transmission infrastructure.

Renewable energy expert Rob Gramlich delves into the need for voluntary RTO development, SPP's success with renewables, and the importance of rate pancaking and transmission planning. He emphasizes interregional transmission benefits, Bill Gates' impact on clean energy, and incentives for climate action. The podcast explores transmission reform challenges and predictions for decarbonization in the energy sector.