Preparing for Summer Load? Don’t miss our 2022 Summer Outlooks
One thing is for sure, it’s going to be a hot one this summer. Our expert power market analysts break down the summer forecasts for ERCOT, PJM and CAISO SP-15 in our recent Summer Outlook Series. Get a first look at the weather forecast and analog years, the load growth or demand destruction, how new […]
The Interconnection Queue: An Introduction
The interconnection queue is a collection of power generation and transmission projects requesting to connect to the power grid. Generation projects can be pre-construction, construction, built/non-operational and operating. How do power developers submit projects to the queue? As power developers start the process of new generation projects, they submit an interconnection request to the ISO […]
Coal Trips, Congestion Hits: Taking a Look at Blessing – Pavlov Congestion
With the recent heat in Texas, you may have noticed pockets of congestion which result in large price spikes, especially along the coast. But is the heat the only cause for the congestion? Are there other factors at play? To make better forecasts and confident trades, we need to get a comprehensive understanding of the […]
Podcast Review: Green Trends and Looking for Winners and Losers
Bill Farren-Price and Morgan Kwan, hosts of Energy Levelized, sit down with Ryan Luther, senior vice president of Enverus’ Power & Renewables Intelligence research team. The energy transition is gaining investment momentum in some areas more than others, and the hosts chat with Ryan about the impacts of “greenflation” and the investment opportunities in this […]
5 Ways Attending the EVOLVE Conference Will Elevate Your Energy Business Strategy
The energy industry is feeling pressure from all sides — from a growing demand for energy diversification and a focus on production levels fueled by geopolitical events, to price inflation driving up costs while investors stand firm on their demand for capital discipline and more free cash flow. The stakes have never been higher than […]
Four Forces of the Energy Evolution
The Energy Transformation is a hot topic (pun intended), that much is settled. Here at Enverus, we say “Energy Evolution” rather than “Energy Transformation.” Why? Transformation has a certain connotation that makes it sound like it can happen overnight or quickly. An Evolution takes place over a longer period and requires the right conditions to be in place. There […]
ERCOT Volatility: How Are the ORDC Changes Impacting the Market?
As Real-Time prices surged yesterday, ERCOT Market Participants had a graphic illustration of how changes to the market — that the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) directed ERCOT to have in place by Jan. 1 of this year — will affect future prices. Cold weather brought robust, but not extreme demand to our forecast. […]
Project Tracking Review: Top 10 US Wind Developers
The U.S. consists of one of the largest and fastest-growing wind industries. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is focused on investing in research and development projects for both onshore and offshore wind, supporting continued innovation, new job opportunities and driving economic development. The wind industry represents a vital part of the national energy strategy […]
Virginia Power Outage: Grid Outage Explained
Heavy winter storms left 390,000 Virginians without power this week. Dominion Power has since restored services to more than 250,000 customers. Extreme winter storms caused power outages and interruptions due to damaged infrastructure and equipment. For the power industry, these events impact wholesale power pricing, electricity demand and grid operations, in addition to the end […]
An Intro to Locational Marginal Pricing
Locational marginal pricing (LMP) serves as a valuable mechanism for pricing electricity in managed wholesale markets. It defines the price for electricity in real time at specific points referred to as nodes within a transmission system. These prices represent clear benchmark signals for buyers and sellers in electricity markets. They provide vital insights into decisions […]