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Getting to Know RTO'It's really not rocket science.' Former FERC commissioner reflects on benefits, opportunities of a Western RTOIn this episode, former FERC commissioner Suedeen Kelly talks with with Advanced Energy United’s Leah Rubin Shen, where she provides some keen insight into FERC’s role in regionalization and speaks to the benefits of establishing a west-wide electricity grid.About Suedeen:Suedeen is currently a partner at Jenner & Block where she works on a broad variety of energy issues, and she’s also a former commissioner for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).Suedeen was nominated for three terms as a commissioner — first by president George W. Bush...
2023-08-1530 min
Know PowerDistributed Generation and the Challenge for Regulators in Existing MarketsOn this episode of Know Power, Suedeen Kelly discusses various topics related to the energy sector, including stimulating demand for clean energy through community solar developments and state contracts with offshore wind developers. She also highlights the challenges of increasing the percentage of renewable energy on the grid and the need for backup generation when renewable sources drop. Additionally, she shares insights on the challenges of fitting new technologies like distributed generation into existing markets and the potential for reinvestment of infrastructure in communities through payments in lieu of taxes and other revenue streams. Lastly, she delves into the...
2023-07-0554 min
Energy Solutions: A Podcast From EPSACan Electricity Markets Meet Growing Demand While Reducing Emissions? With Suedeen KellyApril is Earth Month. How do we address climate change while keeping power flowing at an affordable cost? We talk to Suedeen Kelly, who served three terms at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, about today's big energy policy questions and how competitive power markets can meet new demand from global conflict between Russia and Ukraine, rising costs and inflation, and the push for cleaner electricity. Liked this episode? Share it on X @EPSANews or LinkedIn at Electric Power Supply Association. Want more competitive power updates? Sign up for our monthly Power Moves newsletter.
2022-04-1432 min