Lawmakers Push for DER Advancements Amid Growing Power Demands and Grid Instability
Lawmakers across the US are pushing for advancements in distributed energy resources (DERs), with Texas and Hawaii leading the charge. Meanwhile, predictive modeling is emerging as a powerful tool for project leaders to explore different DER solutions. This comes as power demands grow and grid instability persists, with weather-related outages accounting for 80% of major US power disruptions since 2000.
In Texas, lawmakers recently gathered to explore opportunities in DERs, while Hawaiian counterparts passed a bill to promote rooftop solar and battery storage installations. Oregon, too, has shown support, passing two bills to encourage community-owned microgrid development. This surge in interest is partly driven by rising utility prices post-megabill and the increasing popularity of more flexible and resilient energy technologies like microgrids.
Data center electricity consumption has been growing at a rate of 12% per year over the past five years. This, coupled with growing power demands and grid instability, highlights the need for innovative solutions. Predictive modeling is stepping up to this challenge, offering project leaders the ability to investigate various DER solutions and project outcomes. In some cases, microgrids can even sell power back to the national grid.
As power demands grow and grid instability remains a significant obstacle, lawmakers are actively seeking solutions. Predictive modeling is proving to be a valuable tool in this pursuit, aiding project leaders in exploring different DER solutions. Meanwhile, states like Texas, Hawaii, and Oregon are leading the way in promoting DER adoption, with microgrids emerging as a popular choice due to their flexibility and resilience.
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