Largest US energy grid operator to study too much reliance on natural gas

The Hill: The largest electric grid operator in the U.S. on Monday announced plans to study the future risks of too much reliance on one energy source as coal plants retire and markets move towards liquid natural gas (LNG) consumption.

A new initiative by PJM Interconnection on energy grid reliance is building off conclusions from a 2017 report that found, "The system could remain reliable with the addition of more natural gas and renewable resources, but that 'heavy reliance on one resource type' raises potential resilience risks beyond existing reliability standards."

Read article

Share