MISO's first interconnection queue fast lane turns up 47 projects, 74% of which are natural gas. Despite the apparent dominance of natural gas across 22 project requests, MISO leadership said the applicant pool represented a “large, diverse” assortment. www.rtoinsider.com/113407-gas-g...

Why are five states - including the three from MISO South - filing complaints at FERC? They say these projects don’t serve the broader region and should be funded only by the states they physically pass through. It’s an appealing message - but its also an oversimplification. shorturl.at/zYZsv

Southern Renewable Energy Association Transmission Director Andy Kowalczyk said MISO and SPP should probably model systems stressed by summertime, especially given the springtime instances of load shedding in Louisiana for both RTOs. shorturl.at/WehhO

SWEPCO's proposed 27.3% base rate increase includes a proposed annual $21.5 million system improvement plan rider, which is meant to "address the resiliency of the electricity grid," according to filings. Without the rider, the proposal would raise residential rates by 20.2%. shorturl.at/zWeof

A new report from ACEG & Grid Strategies shows that transmission construction is not keeping up with demand, jeopardizing reliability, affordability, and economic competitiveness. High-voltage lines are faster, cheaper, and smarter—but we’re building far too few. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4f1Beea

So far in 2025, utilities have requested $29 billion in rate hikes - and nearly half of those customers impacted by hikes are in the South, where utilities have requested a combined $1.8billion in rate increases. shorturl.at/fVIXv

Most people are aware that solar & wind energy are weather-dependent, but so is natural gas and nuclear energy, which both require significant cooling systems to operate well. Weather impacts the grid from almost every angle. shorturl.at/Q9N0f

It's time for real leadership in Louisiana, not resignation. Louisiana is at a cross in the road - meet the challenge of interregional transmission planning between MISO & SPP or let the next load shed event remind us of what we have failed to build. shorturl.at/prDIo @simonmahan.bsky.social

SREA Exec Director @simonmahan.bsky.social appeared before Entergy’s state regulators to urge them to think twice before considering leaving MISO for the Southeast Energy Exchange Market. Presentation comes on the heels of calls for Louisiana to join SEEM. shorturl.at/GuQ7j

As wind energy development accelerates across the South, so does opposition to projects. We're making available to county, parish officials ACP's Model Wind Ordinance which provides a framework to regulate wind farms in a way that supports economic dev & landowner participation. shorturl.at/DcehP

American Power Alliance, SREA call on Georgia PSC to adopt amendments to Georgia Power IRP, including initiating #txmission working group, accelerating CIR program, creating renewables stakeholder working group plus calls for adding additional GWs of renewables, storage by 2032. shorturl.at/yT9S9

Yes, transmission strategies were key topics at the SERTP Q2 mtg. And yes, there were recurring questions about Order 1920 compliance, and stakeholder calls for improved transparency, data access. But also, 7 days after the meeting, materials haven't been posted to the website 👀 shorturl.at/zh32U

Extreme weather - like heat domes - are placing stress on the grid, putting customers at risk of blackouts that can cause significant economic damage. Regulators and utilities must take a regional approach to transmission planning to protect consumers. shorturl.at/Gn8Gt

SPP's FERNS is a powerful blueprint for how an RTO can lead on future planning. It demonstrates that renewables, when integrated with thoughtful transmission expansion and reliability planning, are not just compatible with resource adequacy - they are central to it. shorturl.at/JMNpc #energySky

The power plants are located directly south of the De Queen Primary School and will provide a total of 4.280 megawatts of clean, renewable energy benefiting the city, school district, and county through net-metering. shorturl.at/OnoCk

Georgia cannot afford another failed RFP - the state needs a process that works. A robust, transparent, and fair RFP can attract the investment needed to secure affordable, reliable power for the long term, writes @simonmahan.bsky.social. More on the Georgia CARES struggles at: shorturl.at/eE6bO

Written testimony filed today for SREA to the Kentucky PSC recommends that a competitive procurement process, aligned with utility best practices, will benefit LG&E/KU ratepayers. "Competition protects system reliability, and ratepayers’ pocketbooks,” said @simonmahan.bsky.social. shorturl.at/AfLZ3

Cleco - the investor owned utility that services more than 300k customers across 24 parishes in Louisiana - has begun searching for a buyer. shorturl.at/GxhFj #energySky

The electricity that powers your home might start at a power plant to the east, a wind farm to the west, or a solar and battery storage facility to the south. But how does it get to us? Watch this video to learn how, and why new power lines matter to you. tinyurl.com/PowerLines101

On the Blog: The challenges facing the Southeast power grid are real—but so are the opportunities. With better planning, fair interconnection policies, and smart transmission investment, MISO can harness the strengths of all resource types. shorturl.at/0twwU #energySKy @simonmahan.bsky.social

In case you haven't seen the report released Monday by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid and Grid Strategies LLC quantifying the consumer benefits of well-planned transmission, then check out the latest SREA blog for a quick primer on the value of the report: shorturl.at/nIzb7

Building solar & storage generation that is shovel-ready as well as near-term transmission fixes, in addition to planning the transmission grid for the future is key to not only success, but a safer #Louisiana, & a better quality of life for the people who live there. #energySky shorturl.at/LNuh4

New research from the U of Ark shows that even if solar grew to 15k MW of capacity – the same electrical generating capacity Arkansas has from natural gas, coal, nuclear and renewables – only 137k of the 13.7 million acres would be occupied by solar panels. #energySky arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

The rejection of MISO’s ERAS is just the first step in MISO developing ERAS 2.0. The next iteration will likely need to come with stronger guardrails to ensure that the queue doesn’t become an additional bottleneck for much needed new generation in the MISO footprint. #energySky shorturl.at/JEOpX

“Conservatively, you’re seeing five to 10 times more interconnection requests than data centers actually being built,” said Astrid Atkinson, a former Google senior director of software engineering, now co-founder & CEO of grid optimization software provider Camus Energy. #energySky shorturl.at/nI7Fz

We're still talking about ERAS. SREA Tx Director writes that "ERAS is likely to complicate grid planning and reduce competition in MISO states if approved by FERC." Expected announcement from @ferc.gov regarding ERAS on Friday. shorturl.at/8nrzj

Documents submitted to EPA in March show xAI is considering bringing enough turbines to the second site to generate 1.56 gigawatts of power — more capacity than the local TVA gas-fired Allen Combined Cycle Plant. shorturl.at/fLWaT

“The reality was they effectively did everything they could to keep the lights on, but it was a very, very close call,” Mahan said, adding that the Winter Storm Elliott report highlights the need for more proactive transmission planning within the SE. shorturl.at/xwWVp #energySky

Georgia's IRP isn't about ideology, writes SREA Regulatory Director Whit Cox. It's about smart planning and helping customers meet their aggressive clean energy goals. This is an opportunity for Georgia to lead. The benefits are clear. It's time to act. bit.ly/3ES6Wgf

Let's talk ERAS. MISO has yet to demonstrate that ERAS will improve the interconnection queue process. In fact, it is likely to create additional problems, undermining the goal of expediting new generation to meet urgent resource needs. #energysky southernrenewable.org/news-updates...

SREA recommends Georgia Power expand their 2026 renewables RFP to include 2 GW of solar & storage by 2032, with more transparency & stakeholder input. Pushes for long-term planning, multi-benefit assessments, and open transmission planning. #energysky Read the full release: bit.ly/44g8laF

SREA’s recent Brattle-commissioned report showed that the Southeast faces up to 20 GW of new load and 80 GW of new generation by 2035, yet the region hasn’t approved a single regionally-planned transmission project in more than a decade. Let's talk SERTP... bit.ly/4cXrqR5 #energySky

The center is receiving a property tax abatement of 65% for 30 years, as well as a reduction of electric franchise fees to 0.25%. The unnamed company will make an annual payment of $300,000 to the city, which would increase by $200,000 per each additional data center built. bit.ly/4cVumxR

"When it comes to a data center," said David Spenard, a KY attorney w/ @southernrenewable.bsky.social, "it is about making sure that they are paying their fair share associated with what requirements they are placing on the system." www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l... @connorgiffin.bsky.social

Is Georgia Power planning gigawatts of fossil gas-fired power plants to meet data center demand? Or is it giving cleaner options like solar and batteries a fair shake? Watchdog groups and tech giants want to know — but the utility isn't telling: www.canarymedia.com/articles/uti... #energysky

Private wind developers are inking lease agreements in Louisiana, even as President Trump takes aim at the wind industry. At least 5 utility-scale wind projects are in development, 2 of which are based in St. Landry Parish, 3 others are in Madison, Tensas & West Carroll parishes. bit.ly/3GkTDFg

If your main concern is *jobs*, import restrictions on solar panels are crazy. Even if you create a few manufacturing jobs, you lose way more installation jobs, which are far more numerous. @hannahritchie.bsky.social runs the numbers.

The Arkansas Senate on Thursday passed a bill to regulate wind farms in half the state - everywhere the elevation is at least 300 feet above sea level. #EnergySky www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/ap...

Southern Company “has set a goal to reduce greenhouse emissions by 50% from 2007 levels by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050.” There’s a different level of dedication between a “commitment” and a “goal.” Marriage is a commitment. Aiming to do 30 pushups by May is a goal. shorturl.at/N5kdP

Lightsource bp's 180 MW Prairie Ronde Solar project in St. Landry Parish is now online, powering 31,000 homes and investing $20M in community resources. A great example of how homegrown energy benefits both local communities and the economy. ☀️💡 lightsourcebp.com/us/news/prai...

A new @TheBrattleGroup report confirms what many of us already know: our grid is outdated, unreliable, and costly. Regional planning is the fix. Read the report: www.southernrenewable.org Let’s #GrowTheGrid. #ModernGridToday

Energy dominance isn’t just about production, it’s about building the infrastructure to move power where it’s needed, when it’s needed. MISO must commit to developing a Long Range Transmission Plan for MISO South, the same way it did for MISO North. shorturl.at/IycC9

New report warns that repealing clean-energy tax credits could lead to average electric bills rising by $83 annually by 2035. New solar & wind farms are cheaper than 99% of coal plants and costs aren't tied to fossil fuel prices, making them a long-term energy solution. Read more: shorturl.at/8bzR3

Lawmakers and advocacy groups are worried about state regulators approving Georgia Power's ongoing rate hikes, which have raised average household utility bills by $43 per month since 2020. Georgia Power serves about 2.7 million customers statewide. shorturl.at/foJs6

Good news in Arkansas! Arkansas electric utility bill fails Senate vote, due to return later #arleg #arpx www.kark.com/news/politic...

Large industrial customers are opposed to SB307 saying it leaves ratepayers exposed to on-going bill increases determined by the utilities. The bill was written by utility providers w/support from the gov's office and the Ark Dept of Commerce, led by a former Entergy Arkansas CEO. bit.ly/4irOR6Q

If SB307 becomes law, utilities in Arkansas could raise rates to 11.6 cents/kWh. The statewide average across all sectors is 9.22 cents/kWh as of December 2024; the national average across all sectors is 12.89. #energysky bit.ly/4i1t7Pb

Utilities, regulators, and policymakers are scrambling to keep pace. If they mismanage their response, it could lead to higher utility bills for customers and far more carbon emissions. bit.ly/4h1nxLA #energysky

According to a report posted Monday by the Energy Information Administration, 63 GW of utility-scale generation capacity will be brought online this year, and 81% of that capacity will be solar and battery storage. The additional 63 GW represents an increase of almost 30% from 2024. bit.ly/3QAMwKV

SREA commends Commissioner Justin Tate for his leadership & dedication to advancing #Arkansas' energy future, and we look forward to working alongside both Commissioner Tate and Gov. Sanders to support Arkansas’ energy growth and sustainability. governor.arkansas.gov/news_post/go...