Jon Marmillo

Sometimes #energytransition progress is talked about with so little fanfare you can almost miss it...unless you read things like the recently published SPP 2023 State of the Market Report. Congratulations to Southwest Power Pool for continuing to reliably manage an increasingly intermittent generation mix, including the continued expansion of #demandresponse resources. "For the second straight year, wind generation produced the highest percentage of total generation, at 37 percent in 2023." "Of the 1,806 MW net increase in nameplate generation capacity from 2022, 1,693 MW were from wind resources, 431 MW were from dispatchable demand response, and 239 were from solar resources." https://lnkd.in/ghVSqNxF #DR #DERs #VPPs

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Great article from Sara Baldwin. Power Demand Reduction (DR) on the consumer side is a critical component to balancing our growing grid power needs. But we must go beyond traditional DR that curtails power and give the customers a means to reduce their own peak power behind-the-meter. Affordable, high-power energy storage is the key.

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I’m happy to kick off the BP-26 Integrated Program Review today. Your participation and input are crucial to our success. Our priorities are closely aligned with BPA’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, and there’s a lot to be excited about. Transmission expansion is a big focus. If you follow our Evolving Grid workshops, you’ve seen how we are supporting load growth and helping hit clean state energy goals. There are several ambitious projects in the pipeline. We’re also working closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and Energy Northwest to ensure our generating resources are reliable and efficient. We’re addressing everything from inflationary pressures to high-priority maintenance. On the IT front, we’re emphasizing cybersecurity and operational resilience. Protecting our critical infrastructure and ensuring we can deliver reliable power and transmission services is key to meeting our strategic goals. Environmental stewardship is another focus area. We’re making important investments in mitigation and working on new agreements with states and tribes. These efforts are vital for our long-term sustainability and commitment to the environment. Strengthening our workforce is vital to meeting these ambitious objectives. Over the past decade, we’ve managed costs well despite economic challenges, and we’re ready to invest in key areas for long-term success. Your engagement is critical as we move forward. Together we can achieve the clean energy future we all deserve! https://lnkd.in/ggD-8KYm #CleanEnergyFuture #TransmissionExpansion #SustainableEnergy #StrategicPlanning

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Want insights from tested practitioners from the latest State of Sustainable #Fleets Market Brief? Nate Springer, TRC, and Jay Traugott, Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ), explore the future of clean #transportation, electricity demands of fleet #electrification, state of #hydrogen fuel cell technology & more in this informative interview: https://okt.to/yji2bG #trccompanies

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I wanted to share my thoughts on today’s #ECC report. More green energy flowing to families and businesses will: ▶️ Protect bill payers from fossil fuel-driven price shocks ▶️ Drive nationwide economic growth and investment. New infrastructure, including #TheGreatGridUpgrade, will move this energy from where it’s generated to where it’s needed. In turn, this will deliver the reliable, innovative, clean energy system the country needs, playing a vital role in preventing future energy crises. Here's more on the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations: https://lnkd.in/eH9_jfNH

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Another missed opportunity to improve resilience and community good will. This Puget Sound Energy 230kV line upgrade was very controversial https://lnkd.in/epSUBNTV with the utility claiming a “critical need” as far back as 2013. The neighborhoods wanted the line underground….not to be. In time, utilities will start to evaluate “the total cost of ownership” of transmission and distribution lines that might include the lost revenue customers have during extended outages, the internal costs of YEARS of fighting with your franchise granting communities, and the significant advances in UG technology that reduces construction costs and, according to FERC 1 https://lnkd.in/etxbWdA6 reports filed by all IOU’s, has lower O&M costs. Planners, engineers and data scientists take note. Be sure to evaluate all your options. Thanks. Mike #pdi2 #underground #totalcostofownership

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Exciting to see the PEC Alliance gaining momentum! This initiative will make it easy for any company to see the emissions avoided by investing in renewable power and storage and to support projects that achieve more impactful emissions reductions. To combat climate change we need to reduce emissions - it is common sense that we progress to valuing environmental attributes by emissions impact, rather than Megawatt hours. The PEC framework will operationalize the ambition of the Emissions First Partnership - to ensure that ensure clean energy investments maximize electricity decarbonization. Exciting times! Casey R. Martinez Rama Zakaria REsurety, Inc. Pattern Energy Group Lightshift Energy Clean Incentive

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Good review of the Texas grid and how gas peaking capacity has enabled rapid growth in grid scale wind and solar. Going forward, more controllable customer DER will substitute for those higher emitting and higher marginal cost gas peakers. This is a sensible energy transition, providing the right settings for rapid development of large scale renewables, and without the crazies demonising gas as a necessary transition fuel.

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On Electric Power Supply Association's latest Energy Rush episode, NERC's President & CEO Jim Robb, joined by experts from PJM Interconnection and ClearView Energy Partners, LLC shared critical insights into the #future of grid #reliability and how the #energy sector can meet rising demand: https://ow.ly/S4V550SYOWx

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https://okt.to/tR71B0 Meeting advanced fleet electrification goals requires a significant increase in grid capacity & a shared understanding of how to reach a sustainable & clean energy future. Learn how we can tackle challenges & navigate the funding landscape together. #Power #Utilities #FleetEelctrification #Infrastructure

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“There is danger of a backlash to the energy transition if it drives up costs for consumers.”-Sense CEO Mike Phillips To really nail load forecasting and keep costs in check, there needs to be better grid visibility. When utilities can see what’s happening right at the edge, they can predict demand more accurately and better manage energy distribution. This means lower costs and a more reliable energy supply. 💡 Small shifts like this can make a huge difference in how we power the future. What do you think about expanding grid visibility? #GridEdge #GridReliability #CostControl #LoadForecast

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Summer peaking, dual peaking or 4CP. No matter your high electricity demand needs, let us help. Optimizing your existing resources, renewables, and leveraging #DERs are only a few ways to solve for it. The summer heatwaves have officially began rolling across the country, creating challenges for grid operators. The US is set to experience 'energy shortfalls' as demand skyrockets during heatwaves. This is not a new problem, nor will it be short-lived. The problem-solving abilities of utilities and grid operators will be tested, and new solutions and methodologies (like grid orchestration!) need to be implemented. Read more about this year's heatwaves here:

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Be sure to read the T&D World article by Dwayne Basler and ✩Toby Heath CPP, PSP, CWTS then reach out to CHA Consulting, Inc. to learn how we can implement best practices for your security requirements. #theCHAway #security #safety

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Pumped storage around the world continues to grow, but in specific geographic locations (as you would expect). As we have seen in hydro-electric generation, their continues to be turbine/generator upgrades - further improving the efficiency and the capacity. #pumpedstorage #energystorage #hydro https://lnkd.in/gQBZJzht

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Heading to Anaheim next week for the IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition. There's no shortage of energy challenges to address; looking forward to collaborating with other industry leaders on everything from safety to grid stability. https://ieeet-d.org/ #EnergyIndustry #GridStability #Sustainability #Safety #Power

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As the energy landscape rapidly evolves, utilities face the growing challenge of ensuring a reliable and resilient grid. The key? Advanced grid orchestration applications -- with scalable deployment. 🔌 The urgency of the energy transition calls for strategic deployment of grid applications. And with GridOS® Evergreen Testing and Delivery, that's exactly what you'll get. ⚡ Faster deployments avoid lengthy launch timelines that unnecessarily drag out time-to-value. GridOS Evergreen Testing and Delivery gets solutions in place quicker and easier. Learn more about how to shift from upgrades to updates here: https://vernova.is/4bahB0C #GridOS #GridOrchestration #GridInnovation

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This week, ERCOT experienced scorching triple digit temperature. On 8/20, the RT price soared to $5,000/MWh, setting a new benchmark. At its peak, ERCOT experienced net load of 70.9GW hitting all-time high. Amidst a drop in solar generation, Energy Storage played a crucial role by dispatching 3.9GW, marking an 18% increase from the previous record (which so happens to be the previous day). #BESS excelled in asset dispatch, ensuring grid stability during peak demand. IHI Terrasun Solutions is proud to witness Terrasun's system supporting ERCOT during these critical moments, bolstering grid reliability! #ERCOT #Record #Gridreliability

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