Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce’s Post

Check out this letter from the Canadian Gas Association reflecting on the recent extreme cold weather that blanketed much of the US and Canada. The crucial role the gas distribution system plays to keep us all warm when we need it most cannot be understated or taken for granted. In the US during the week of January 14th natural gas supplied 62% of all energy delivered across the entire US economy! From the letter: “The second week of January saw temperatures in parts of the country drop well into the minus 40s… while [the electric] grid was under strain due in part to low renewable energy generation availability, the natural gas delivery system was delivering approximately 9 times the energy and operating without any alerts required.” https://lnkd.in/ecfikr4z

Did you know?🌱💡 On July 30th, the Government of Canada announced $192 million in investments towards 6 clean electricity projects in Nova Scotia through Ressources naturelles Canada (RNCan)'s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways program (SREPs) and Electricity Predevelopment Program. ➡️ $117.6 million to Nova Scotia Power for the installation of three battery energy storage systems, as well as other grid modernization upgrades. ➡️ $25 million to Benjamins Mill Wind to deploy a 33.6-MW wind energy project. ➡️ $25 million to Higgins Mountain Wind Farm to deploy a 100-MW wind energy project. ➡️ $25 million to Wedgeport Wind Farm to deploy an 84-MW wind energy project. Learn more: https://ow.ly/qxZa50SX4lP #atlanticcanadaenergy #windenergy #electrification #windinnovation #renewableenergy #energyinnovation #energyeconomics #greenenergy #energytransition #netzero #cleanenergy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released findings from the Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study, a two-year study evaluating transmission options to support offshore wind energy deployment along the Atlantic Coast of the United States. #OffshoreWind #DOE #EnergyDeployment

Record-Breaking Wind Output in NSW Amid Cold Front Today's high winds and cold front crossing southern Australia have led to new wind power records for New South Wales: - Maximum Instantaneous NSW Wind: 2,299.0 MW at 16:30 on Sat 20-07-2024, surpassing the previous record of 2,293.5 MW at 00:15 on Tue 16-07-2024 by 5.42 MW. - Maximum Rolling 1 Day Mean NSW Wind: 2,125.2 MW at 21:35 on Sat 20-07-2024, an increase of 112.43 MW from the previous record of 2,012.8 MW at 14:10 on Tue 16-07-2024. - Maximum Rolling 7 Day Mean NSW Wind: 1,401.2 MW at 21:35 on Sat 20-07-2024, up by 102.00 MW from the earlier record of 1,299.2 MW at 22:05 on Mon 08-07-2024. These records highlight the significant potential of wind energy in NSW while also underscoring the variability of wind power. Notably, the Minimum Rolling 1 Day and 7 Day Means are 56.1 MW at 18:20 on Thu 23-05-2024 and 144 MW at 21:45 on Sat 28-05-2024, respectively. As NSW wind capacity increases, focusing on energy storage solutions and flexible loads will be essential for ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply, balancing supply and demand, and reducing the impact of fluctuations. #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #EnergyTransition #NSW #EnergyStorage #FlexibleLoads

Case Study in Variability Increasing levels of wind generation create tremendous operational uncertainty for system operators, and we had a good example of this in Alberta today. Yesterday, August 21st, we had so much wind on the system that we entered a supply surplus situation, and 24 hours later less than 1% of our energy was being provided by wind generation. Operating a system with this kind of variability is very difficult with our current real-time energy-only market structure, so the planned addition of a day-ahead market with potential negative pricing in Alberta will provide the market mechanisms we need to enable the ongoing reliable operation of our evolving power supply mix. Restructured Energy Market Technical Design: https://lnkd.in/gtCcKXvq Alberta grid dashboard: https://lnkd.in/esAgucGn Albert electricity market data: http://ets.aeso.ca/

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the next phase of a historic collaboration between PJM and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to use PJM’s competitive planning process to help New Jersey continue to advance its offshore wind goals. In its April 1 order, FERC signed off on the next phase of the State Agreement Approach Study Agreement, or SAA 2.0. This marks the second time New Jersey has leveraged a provision in PJM’s Operating Agreement that enables the state to take advantage of PJM’s expertise and planning process to develop transmission improvements necessary to support the reliable interconnection of public policy resources. This request asks PJM to solicit transmission solutions to serve an additional 3,500 MW of #offshorewind energy, totaling 11,000 MW, by 2040. Read more at PJM Inside Lines. https://lnkd.in/es6gaE3d

Insightful summary by Arshad: Alberta experienced load shedding due to a natural gas generator tripping offline and over-forecasting wind generation. This highlights the need for better operational risk assessments and market mechanisms to ensure reliable, dispatchable generation and flexible load management year-round. Maintaining power reliability is crucial for the clean energy transition.

🌟 While some choose to go it alone, #Connecticut and 9 other Northeast states have teamed up to solve energy challenges together! The Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission can make our power grid stronger and more reliable, reduce energy costs, and prepare us for a cleaner future. Why this matters: 🔌 Better Reliability: By coordinating across states, we can keep the power flowing smoothly even when demand is high. 💸 Lower Costs: Sharing resources means cheaper, more stable energy prices. 🌱 Cleaner Energy: We're integrating more renewable energy like offshore wind every day. We need a transmission grid in place to maximize these resources. 📈 Future Planning: This collaboration sends a clear signal for new investments in our energy infrastructure, ensuring we have the best technology and systems in place. ➕ FERC HAS APPROVED! This collaborative now has regulatory backing, paving the way for effective implementation and success. This effort showcases strong state leadership with long-term goals and regional benefits in mind, prioritizing sustainable progress over quick wins. This is a huge step forward in making our energy system more resilient, affordable, and sustainable and I love living in a state where we have the people in place to capitalize on these efforts. #EnergyFuture #AffordablePower #ReliablePower #CleanEnergy #SustainableLiving #Leadership

Grey Area Services advises clients to include an opposition assessment in their project development plan to proactively address known opposition strategies and gather information to counter opposition effectively. One common argument against wind energy is the claim that homes near wind farms lose value. A recent paper in the Energy Policy journal investigates the impact of proximity to land-based commercial wind turbines on residential home values in the United States, using data from 2005 to 2020. The findings suggest that homes within 1 mile of a commercial wind turbine experience an approximately 11% decline in value after the announcement of a new project, in contrast to homes located 3 to 5 miles away. The analysis also highlights that property values initially decrease after the project announcement but tend to recover post-construction, with impacts diminishing to around 2% and becoming statistically insignificant after nine years or more from the project announcement. #corporateintelligence #riskmanagement #energyindustry #windenergy https://lnkd.in/giR8nZxW

This is an excellent example of reliability and durability. "The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) said its power system remained reliable and resilient during the latest heat wave that saw temperatures as high as 100 degrees in some locations across TVA’s seven-state region. The heat drove power demand on the system to the highest levels this summer, 31,096 MW at 3 p.m. CT on Thursday, because more electricity was needed to cool homes and operate businesses, TVA said. In June, TVA experienced 13 total days with a daily peak over 28,000 MW, including a seven-day consecutive streak. Based on the last 10 years, it is only typical for TVA to experience an average of around three total days over 28,000 MW in June." Renewable Energy World https://lnkd.in/g86MevQh