Meeting Evolving Energy Needs in the Western Region: Strategies and Challenges at PNGC Power
PNGC Power, facing increasing load growth and challenges with existing transmission infrastructure, aims to develop its resources efficiently to meet energy demands in the West. By focusing on expansion and optimization, along with adapting to state-level policies, PNGC is actively considering the establishment of a Western RTO. Vice President Connor Reiten emphasizes the importance of serving clean and reliable electricity to align with evolving energy needs and policy directions.
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Electricity Markets and Transmission Expansion Connor Reiten Vice President, Government Affairs PNGC Power
How do we meet the evolving energy needs in the West? Two Steps: 1) Expand our generation and transmission infrastructure as quickly and efficiently as possible 2) Optimize the existing infrastructure
The Current Position at PNGC Power Longtime BPA customers who need to begin developing our own resources to meet strong load growth that BPA cannot meet. Transmission in over half a dozen Balancing Authorities makes integration of these resources very difficult. As predominantly hydro consumers, we are not subject to most state- level carbon policies. However, we recognize the policy direction in the states we serve, and we intend to serve clean electricity in those states if we can provide it affordably and reliably. PNGC staff and board direction: we need a Western RTO.
Connor Reiten PNGC Power creiten@pngcpower.com
