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POWER Magazine•5 months ago

Contractor Chosen for 1.5-GW Gas-Fired Facility; Station Will Be North Dakota’s Largest Power Plant

•Basin Electric Power Cooperative is developing the 1.5 GW Bison Generation Station, a $4 billion natural gas-fired power plant in Williams County, North Dakota.
•PCL Industrial Construction Co. has been selected as the general contractor for this significant project.
•Upon completion, it will be North Dakota's largest power plant, substantially impacting regional generation capacity and reliability.

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CleanTechnica•6 months ago

Sierra Club Nebraska Statement on Forced Outage at Aging OPPD Coal Plant

•An aging OPPD North Omaha coal plant unit experienced a forced outage due to a steam tube failure, highlighting the increasing reliability risks of legacy fossil assets.
•This event, occurring in Nebraska (likely SPP territory), could impact local energy and capacity markets, potentially increasing prices or reliance on other generation.
•The Sierra Club is leveraging the outage to advocate for accelerated coal plant retirements, signaling growing environmental and regulatory pressure on aging coal infrastructure and creating opportunities for new capacity development.

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CleanTechnica•7 months ago

A Green Hydrogen Innovator In Oklahoma Has A Message For Texas: Hold My Beer

•Oklahoma is emerging as a new hub for green hydrogen innovation, with startup Tobe challenging Texas's current lead.
•The development leverages existing oil and gas industry expertise, suggesting a favorable environment for energy sector transitions in Oklahoma.
•Increased state-level competition for green hydrogen development could drive innovation and expand supply for large consumers.

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CleanTechnica•7 months ago

Sierra Club Nebraska Reacts to OPPD Extending Life of Aging Coal Plant

•Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) has voted to extend the operational life of an aging coal-fired power plant in North Omaha, reneging on a 2014 commitment to cease its operation.
•This decision signals a delay in decarbonization efforts for the region, potentially impacting opportunities for new clean energy generation (solar, wind, storage) and PPA markets.
•The continued operation of the 70-year-old plant raises concerns about local air quality, emissions, and the utility's long-term environmental policy commitments.

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CleanTechnica•7 months ago

The Oilfield Binge & Purge: Another Reason To Ditch Fossil Fuels

•Oklahoma is presented as a prime example of a state grappling with the environmental and economic volatility of a fossil fuel-dependent economy.
•Despite significant wind energy development, the state's deep ties to oil and gas result in ongoing pollution issues affecting air and water quality.
•The article frames fossil fuel reliance as a 'binge & purge' cycle, advocating for a decisive renewable energy transition.

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Utility Dive•7 months ago

NextEra aims to build up to 30 GW in data center power supply hubs by 2035

•NextEra aims to develop up to 30 GW of dedicated power supply hubs for data centers by 2035, signaling a massive, sustained increase in industrial load.
•A 1.5 GW gas-fired generation project is being developed in North Dakota by NextEra Energy Resources and Basin Electric Power Cooperative specifically to serve data center demand.
•This initiative highlights a growing trend of large power consumers (like data centers) partnering directly with developers for dedicated, large-scale generation, impacting grid planning and resource procurement.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Power plants in SPP can expand up to 20% under new FERC-approved fast-track review

•FERC has approved a new fast-track review process allowing power plants in the SPP region to expand capacity by up to 20%.
•Developers must demonstrate secured financing and equipment, and commit to bringing the expanded capacity online within five years.
•This regulatory change provides a streamlined pathway for existing generators to add capacity, potentially impacting regional supply and project timelines for developers.

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CleanTechnica•8 months ago

New Fast EV Chargers Installed In Kansas City & Pittsburgh Downtown Areas

•New fast EV charging infrastructure is being deployed in Kansas City (MISO/SPP territory) and Pittsburgh (PJM territory) downtown areas, indicating continued localized load growth for electric utilities and potential for new energy services.
•These installations are proceeding despite a challenging federal policy environment, including a president opposing clean energy and a loss of federal EV incentives, suggesting strong local, state, or private sector drivers.
•While individually 'small,' these projects contribute to the broader trend of increasing electricity demand from transportation electrification, impacting grid planning and capacity needs in urban centers.

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CleanTechnica•8 months ago

OPPD Proposes Extending Life of Dangerous Coal Plant

•OPPD is proposing to extend the operational life of the North Omaha coal plant, reversing prior plans and continuing reliance on fossil fuels.
•The decision, pending a Dec. 18 board vote, impacts regional emissions targets and the pace of renewable energy integration in the SPP market.
•For developers, this signifies a potential slowdown in new clean energy project opportunities within OPPD's service territory.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

How renewable energy producers can navigate FERC’s new interconnection rules

•FERC has implemented new interconnection rules aimed at accelerating the grid connection process for energy projects.
•Renewable energy producers must understand and strategically navigate these reforms to expedite their project timelines.
•Regional differences in implementation and impact of FERC's new rules are a critical factor affecting project development schedules.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Groups sue FERC over MISO, SPP fast-track interconnection programs

•Environmental and consumer groups are suing FERC over fast-track interconnection programs implemented by MISO and SPP.
•The lawsuit alleges these programs provide an "undue advantage" to certain projects, potentially leading to higher residential ratepayer costs, which could indirectly affect PPA pricing for large power consumers.
•This legal challenge could prompt FERC, MISO, and SPP to re-evaluate or modify their interconnection queue reform efforts, impacting the timelines and competitive landscape for new generation project development.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Groups sue FERC over its approval of SPP’s capacity accreditation plan

•Environmental groups (NRDC, Sierra Club) are suing FERC over its approval of the Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) capacity accreditation plan.
•The lawsuit alleges SPP's current methodologies unfairly favor fossil-fueled power plants over renewable resources in capacity markets.
•This legal challenge could lead to revisions in SPP's capacity accreditation rules, potentially altering revenue streams for different generation types and impacting capacity costs for large consumers in the SPP region.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Kansas, Michigan regulators approve large load rules for Evergy, Consumers Energy

•Regulators in Kansas (Evergy) and Michigan (Consumers Energy) have approved new rules for large load interconnections, with similar legislation proposed in Delaware.
•The new policies aim to prevent existing utility customers from subsidizing the interconnection costs of new large loads, such as data centers and manufacturers.
•This regulatory shift means developers and large power consumers will directly bear the full costs associated with their project's grid interconnection.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Southwest Power Pool to develop 765-kV regional transmission ‘backbone’

•Southwest Power Pool (SPP) board approved an $8.6 billion investment to develop a 765-kV regional transmission 'backbone,' featuring some of the highest-voltage lines in the U.S.
•This significant transmission expansion is designed to address critical grid challenges, acknowledging that simply adding new generation is insufficient without robust delivery infrastructure.
•For developers, this project signals improved interconnection opportunities, reduced curtailment risks for new renewable projects, and enhanced ability to site generation in optimal locations.

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POWER Magazine•8 months ago

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

•A Texas-based developer plans a massive 3,500-acre data center campus in New Mexico, signaling a new era of hyperscale digital infrastructure development.
•The project includes plans for over 2 GW of natural gas-fired generation capacity and 5 GW or more of nuclear power to energize the site, representing an unprecedented scale of self-generation.
•This initiative highlights the critical need for reliable, high-capacity power for large data centers and the willingness of developers to integrate diverse generation assets directly.

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POWER Magazine•8 months ago

GridBeyond Launches Designer in SPP to Optimize Project Planning and Operations

•GridBeyond has launched its 'Designer' AI solution within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) market.
•The tool is designed to assist asset owners and businesses in planning, designing, and analyzing prospective energy investments.
•It aims to optimize project planning and operations, enabling users to maximize revenue from real-time markets and achieve savings on energy spend.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

SPP proposes landmark merger of transmission planning, interconnection processes

•The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has proposed a 'consolidated planning process' to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
•This proposal aims to merge transmission planning and interconnection processes, with the goal of making it easier and faster to bring new power supplies online.
•For developers and IPPs, this represents a significant regulatory change designed to streamline project timelines and reduce barriers to grid connection.

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Utility Dive•9 months ago

Xcel Energy rolls out $60 billion capital spending plan

•Xcel Energy plans a massive $60 billion capital expenditure, including 7.5 GW of renewables, 3 GW of gas generation, and 1.9 GW of energy storage, signaling significant market opportunities for developers and equipment providers.
•The plan includes 1,500 miles of high-voltage transmission and $5 billion for wildfire mitigation, addressing critical grid modernization, reliability, and interconnection challenges across Xcel's service territories.
•This substantial investment indicates a strong utility commitment to decarbonization and grid resilience, driving demand for new generation, storage, and transmission projects, and offering new PPA opportunities for large power consumers.

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