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The rapid rise of large loads presents both a challenge and an opportunity: CCEBA offers comments on NCUC large load proceedings

by Suzanne Sabin | Oct 7, 2025 | CCEBA Updates, Interconnection & Transmission

On October 14th, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) will hold a technical conference on one of the state’s most pressing challenges: how to power the massive new electric loads driven by North Carolina’s economic development, advanced manufacturing, and...

A Smarter Grid is Both-And, not Either-Or

by Suzanne Sabin | Jun 3, 2025 | Duke Energy Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Critique, Energy Storage, Interconnection & Transmission, Utility Scale Solar

Last summer, Brattle Group Principal Michael Hagerty testified on CCEBA’s behalf before the South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC). He delivered a clear message: the path to a reliable and affordable power system doesn’t require choosing between traditional...

Southeast Energy Opportunities Require a Bigger, Better, Faster Grid: Business Leaders Call for Regional Transmission Planning

by Staff | Apr 2, 2025 | Interconnection & Transmission

Brattle Report Highlights Value of Regional Grid Investments — Long-term Regional Planning Offers Billions in Savings and Greater Reliability to Support Growing Southeast Economy April 2, 2025 – A new study from The Brattle Group, with support from the Southern...

New Studies Reveal Benefits of Flexible Interconnection 

by Suzanne Sabin | Sep 16, 2024 | Interconnection & Transmission

Two new studies support that a flexible interconnection structure could save time and money when interconnecting  utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects.  Current Duke Energy Progress (DEP) evaluations for 24 North and South Carolina projects...

Revamping Our Grid with Advanced Transmission Technologies

by Suzanne Sabin | Sep 12, 2024 | Interconnection & Transmission

It’s no secret that the U.S. electricity grid needs major upgrades to support heightened energy demand from electrification and access to new, renewable energy. The Working for Advanced Transmission Technologies (WATT) Coalition and Advancing Modern Powerlines (AMP)...

NARUC Says New Report Acts as Framework to Improve Interregional Transmission Amidst the Evolving U.S. Electricity Landscape

by Staff | Jul 11, 2024 | Interconnection & Transmission

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) released a report this week detailing the importance of upgrading interregional electricity infrastructure to support burgeoning loads. Collaborative Enhancements to Unlock Interregional...
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