The electrical grid that sends power to homes, businesses, and industrial sites is old. As a result, there are times when the grid is unable to meet our energy demand because of limitations in transmission or distribution infrastructure. This is a phenomenon known as grid congestion, and it’s going to become a major problem as we electrify everything if the grid isn’t upgraded soon.
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Last September Energy Secretary Rick Perry proposed new regulations that would have forced ratepayers to pay more to prop up the fading coal industry. FERC released its decision on NOPR last week and unanimously rejected Perry's proposal! Read on to learn more about FERC's decision to say no and why coal isn't the answer.