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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

•Active managed EV charging can double existing grid capacity for EVs, potentially deferring costly transmission and distribution upgrades.
•Electric vehicles, functioning as 'batteries on wheels' (V2G/V2L), can provide critical backup power during outages and offer new grid services.
•Implementing managed charging strategies can significantly reduce peak demand, leading to lower energy costs and capacity charges for large power consumers and IPPs.

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Utility Dive•3 months ago

•Expect continued rapid growth in renewable energy (solar, wind, storage) and distributed energy resources (DERs), driven by policy and economics, alongside significant load growth from sectors like datacenters.
•Anticipate ongoing electricity price volatility, potential for increased capacity market prices in some regions due to reliability concerns, and continued strong demand for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as developers and large loads seek long-term stability.
•FERC's interconnection reform (Order 2023 implementation) and transmission planning initiatives will be central, alongside continued rollout and clarification of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits and state-level policies impacting DER deployment.

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