Third Quarter 2022 PNode Additions

Executive Summary SPP grew its nodal count during the Third Quarter 2022 almost exclusively through the addition of WAPA’s Western Area Colorado Missouri Balancing Area Utilities.  The inclusion of nodal points owned by Basin Electric, Black Hills Electric, ...

Second Quarter 2022 PNode Additions

Executive Summary Despite the addition of two large Utility EIM Members to CAISO (BPA and Tucson Electric), little meaningful new Generation or Load was added to the Seven ISO Grid System during the Second Quarter of 2022.  In fact, with the exception of the...

First Quarter 2022 PNode Additions

As the Electric Grid changes and new sources of generation and load appear, Independent System Operators (ISOs) react by accommodating supply and demand through the interconnection process which receives much attention from Market Participants. Some projects make...

Behind the Meter Battery Calculator

Battery Installation Growth Projections One of the most significant trends in the evolution of electric grids throughout the world of late has been the rapid deployment of energy storage using advancing battery technology improvements. With the prices for Utility...

Breaking Down Demand Charges

Tariff Categories- When Electric Utilities look to craft their rate structures (tariffs) to submit for their State’s Public Utility Commission approval, they seek to cover costs and earn a rate of return for various types of services.  First, they must ensure they...