The Future of Western Power Grid
Leaders in conservative and liberal states have long discussed the benefits of a region-wide market, aiming to create a coordinated grid.
A regional energy market would pool resources from 11 states, including solar power in Arizona, wind in Wyoming, hydro in Washington, and battery storage in California.
The shared resources would meet the demands of 11 different states, bolstering utilities’ local power plants with surplus energy from across the region.
Proponents say the market has the potential to lower energy costs, make the grid more resilient, and speed up the deployment of clean energy.
- Lower energy costs
- Grid resilience
- Clean energy deployment
However, the market's success depends on which states and utilities decide to opt in, as some skeptics worry about merging power systems with varying climate goals.
Author's summary: A regional energy market may soon become a reality in the West.
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