electric grid

Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner Christie warns America’s power grid is in big trouble

May 13, 2023 by Isaac Orr

It is reassuring to know that at least some people in Washington, D.C. understand the problems our electric grid is currently facing. Testifying before the U.S. Senate, FERC Commissioner Mark…

May 13, 2023 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

GridWatch 2022: Christmas rolling blackouts edition

December 26, 2022 by Bill Glahn

Many residents of the eastern United States received an unwelcome Christmas gift this year: rolling blackouts during cold weather. I received this email on Christmas Eve from Appalachian Power Company,…

December 26, 2022 by Bill Glahn

Energy & Environment

Bad news: Minnesota regulators approve Xcel’s premature shutdown of coal facilities

February 10, 2022 by Isaac Orr

This week, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted to allow Xcel Energy to shut down their coal-fired power plants a decade before the end of their useful lifetimes and…

February 10, 2022 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

California asks residents to charge electric cars before electricity shortage

June 24, 2021 by Isaac Orr

On Monday, Center of the American Experiment detailed how California’s electric grid is already struggling to keep up with demand. One facet of this story that deserves greater examination is…

June 24, 2021 by Isaac Orr