Utility 2.0-Grid of the Future
Updated: Oct 16
Grid of the Future needs a holistic approach, so what is missing in New York's approach?
While it is true that we need a flexible grid that can leverage demand-side resources to avoid peak loads and costly grid upgrades, grid flexibility alone is not sufficient to develop the Grid of the Future.
April 2024 “Grid of the Future” proceeding, initiated by the NY Public Service Commission (PSC), seeks to establish a pathway towards a modern electric system. The Grid Flexibility study projects 8.5 GW of potential by 2040, six times increase over NY’s current capability. However, a study with a central focus on flexibility is myopic and relies on theoretical assumptions and projections that raise several underlying issues.
In the series of thought leadership pieces, we will go deep and analyze each attribute in detail to support positive discussion about the Grid of the Future for the state we call home. We are excited to hear your view on our first thought leadership in this series.
