WATT Coalition
@wattcoalition.bsky.social
The Working for Advanced Transmission Technologies (WATT) Coalition supports education and policies to expand the deployment of grid-enhancing technologies.
"The speed at which GETs can be deployed is perhaps their greatest asset, proving to be one of the only tools to meet the growing demand..."
Read about why @nysdps.bsky.social is push utilities to move faster on #GridEnhancingTechnologies.
www.utilitydive.com/news/grid-en...
Read about why @nysdps.bsky.social is push utilities to move faster on #GridEnhancingTechnologies.
www.utilitydive.com/news/grid-en...
How grid-enhancing technologies are shaping New York’s planning and protecting ratepayers
New technologies and planning approaches can help speed the energy transition while ensuring power system reliability and affordability.
www.utilitydive.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
"The speed at which GETs can be deployed is perhaps their greatest asset, proving to be one of the only tools to meet the growing demand..."
Read about why @nysdps.bsky.social is push utilities to move faster on #GridEnhancingTechnologies.
www.utilitydive.com/news/grid-en...
Read about why @nysdps.bsky.social is push utilities to move faster on #GridEnhancingTechnologies.
www.utilitydive.com/news/grid-en...
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It requires utilities to use grid-enhancing technologies that can save money, time and limit environmental impacts.
Bill to strengthen Oregon’s electric grid, increase transmission capacity passes Legislature
It requires utilities to use grid-enhancing technologies that can save money, time and limit environmental impacts.
www.oregonlive.com
June 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It requires utilities to use grid-enhancing technologies that can save money, time and limit environmental impacts.
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🎙️ On September 17th at 2-3pm Eastern, join Quanta Tech, PPL Utilities, ACORE, @wattcoalition.bsky.social, and myself for our webinar on Advanced Transmission Technologies in Planning for Utilities and Grid Operators!
📆 Register for the webinar and download the report here: rmi.org/event/webina...
📆 Register for the webinar and download the report here: rmi.org/event/webina...
Webinar - Advanced Transmission Technologies in Planning for Utilities and Grid Operators - RMI
This webinar features an expert panel that discusses Quanta's Advanced Transmission Technologies Planning Guide.
rmi.org
August 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🎙️ On September 17th at 2-3pm Eastern, join Quanta Tech, PPL Utilities, ACORE, @wattcoalition.bsky.social, and myself for our webinar on Advanced Transmission Technologies in Planning for Utilities and Grid Operators!
📆 Register for the webinar and download the report here: rmi.org/event/webina...
📆 Register for the webinar and download the report here: rmi.org/event/webina...
#DynamicLineRatings are in India's national electricity plan. Grid Enhancing Technologies are part of energy systems all around the world.
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August 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
#DynamicLineRatings are in India's national electricity plan. Grid Enhancing Technologies are part of energy systems all around the world.
powermin.gov.in/sites/defaul...
powermin.gov.in/sites/defaul...
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Utilities are prioritizing risky and expensive gas plants to meet increasing electricity demand. Other solutions like virtual power plants, grid-enhancing technologies, and clean energy can help meet load growth faster and cheaper.
📰 @latitudemedia.bsky.social: bit.ly/3HL0Yih
📰 @latitudemedia.bsky.social: bit.ly/3HL0Yih
June 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Utilities are prioritizing risky and expensive gas plants to meet increasing electricity demand. Other solutions like virtual power plants, grid-enhancing technologies, and clean energy can help meet load growth faster and cheaper.
📰 @latitudemedia.bsky.social: bit.ly/3HL0Yih
📰 @latitudemedia.bsky.social: bit.ly/3HL0Yih
Very exciting! 6 states have passed laws encouraging Grid Enhancing Technologies in 2025 so far!
It requires utilities to use grid-enhancing technologies that can save money, time and limit environmental impacts.
Bill to strengthen Oregon’s electric grid, increase transmission capacity passes Legislature
It requires utilities to use grid-enhancing technologies that can save money, time and limit environmental impacts.
www.oregonlive.com
June 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Very exciting! 6 states have passed laws encouraging Grid Enhancing Technologies in 2025 so far!
Don't miss an opportunity on April 22 to learn about how FERC's Order No. 1920 requires Grid Enhancing Technologies in transmission planning: acore.swoogo.com/ReducingEner...
April 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Don't miss an opportunity on April 22 to learn about how FERC's Order No. 1920 requires Grid Enhancing Technologies in transmission planning: acore.swoogo.com/ReducingEner...
Do you recognize any of these brands: IKEA, Levi's, Nestle, New Belgium, REI, or Sierra Nevada?
They all signed on to a letter supporting state action on Grid Enhancing Technologies!
www.ceres.org/resources/ne...
They all signed on to a letter supporting state action on Grid Enhancing Technologies!
www.ceres.org/resources/ne...
Major companies call on state policymakers to prioritize transmission reform, expansion
www.ceres.org
April 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Do you recognize any of these brands: IKEA, Levi's, Nestle, New Belgium, REI, or Sierra Nevada?
They all signed on to a letter supporting state action on Grid Enhancing Technologies!
www.ceres.org/resources/ne...
They all signed on to a letter supporting state action on Grid Enhancing Technologies!
www.ceres.org/resources/ne...
The WATT Coalition had a great conversation last week with Commissioner Kathleen Jackson, P.E., of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, about how Grid Enhancing Technologies can reduce costs and improve grid reliability.
April 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The WATT Coalition had a great conversation last week with Commissioner Kathleen Jackson, P.E., of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, about how Grid Enhancing Technologies can reduce costs and improve grid reliability.
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The ‘grid-enhancing’ technologies, or GETs in industry shorthand, are popular in other countries and could reduce the need for new wires. So why are they not being embraced in the U.S.?
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2023/08/29/fed…
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2023/08/29/fed…
Federal, state regulators prod utilities to consider technology for grid upgrade • Rhode Island Current
Technology could make US electric grid more efficient, reduce need for thousands of miles of new lines to handle extreme weather, reduce costs and connect renewable energy projects.
rhodeislandcurrent.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:03 PM
The ‘grid-enhancing’ technologies, or GETs in industry shorthand, are popular in other countries and could reduce the need for new wires. So why are they not being embraced in the U.S.?
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2023/08/29/fed…
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2023/08/29/fed…
This bill was reintroduced yesterday! castor.house.gov/news/documen...
April 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This bill was reintroduced yesterday! castor.house.gov/news/documen...
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Emily Koo of @acadiacenter.bsky.social is now up testifying for H5573, which would pave the way for the use of grid-enhancing technologies and advanced conductors.
"Investment in these lower-cost alternatives as opposed to new capital builds can result in savings for electricity customers." /5
"Investment in these lower-cost alternatives as opposed to new capital builds can result in savings for electricity customers." /5
April 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Emily Koo of @acadiacenter.bsky.social is now up testifying for H5573, which would pave the way for the use of grid-enhancing technologies and advanced conductors.
"Investment in these lower-cost alternatives as opposed to new capital builds can result in savings for electricity customers." /5
"Investment in these lower-cost alternatives as opposed to new capital builds can result in savings for electricity customers." /5
The Advancing GETs Act is reintroduced! It would create a US-specific version of incentives that accelerated grid modernization in the UK and Australia.
America deserves an optimized grid.
Thank you @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social, #SenatorAngusKing and #SenatorPeterWelch for your leadership!
America deserves an optimized grid.
Thank you @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social, #SenatorAngusKing and #SenatorPeterWelch for your leadership!
April 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Advancing GETs Act is reintroduced! It would create a US-specific version of incentives that accelerated grid modernization in the UK and Australia.
America deserves an optimized grid.
Thank you @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social, #SenatorAngusKing and #SenatorPeterWelch for your leadership!
America deserves an optimized grid.
Thank you @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social, #SenatorAngusKing and #SenatorPeterWelch for your leadership!
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Yep, our bizarre utility model blocks innovation: "So why are we not seeing an explosion in ATT investment &deployment in the US? Because despite their potential 2unlock 21st-century technology, the 20th-century structure of the nation’s electricity markets discourages adoption of these solutions. "
Opinion: Advanced transmission technologies could sidestep permitting challenges and clear the bottleneck holding up hundreds of gigawatts’ worth of renewable-energy projects.
The cheapest way to supercharge America’s power grid
Advanced transmission technologies could sidestep permitting challenges and clear the bottleneck holding up hundreds of gigawatts’ worth of renewable-energy projects.
www.technologyreview.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Yep, our bizarre utility model blocks innovation: "So why are we not seeing an explosion in ATT investment &deployment in the US? Because despite their potential 2unlock 21st-century technology, the 20th-century structure of the nation’s electricity markets discourages adoption of these solutions. "
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Thrilled to partner with @briancdeese.bsky.social and to work with utilities and their regulators to integrate these great transmission technologies!
New op-ed on the potential for Advanced Transmission Technologies by the former Director of the White House National Economic Council!
"Laws or regulations that facilitate the use of ATTs can quickly expand the grid and save consumers money. They should be an easy yes on both sides of the aisle."
"Laws or regulations that facilitate the use of ATTs can quickly expand the grid and save consumers money. They should be an easy yes on both sides of the aisle."
Opinion: Advanced transmission technologies could sidestep permitting challenges and clear the bottleneck holding up hundreds of gigawatts’ worth of renewable-energy projects.
March 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Thrilled to partner with @briancdeese.bsky.social and to work with utilities and their regulators to integrate these great transmission technologies!
New op-ed on the potential for Advanced Transmission Technologies by the former Director of the White House National Economic Council!
"Laws or regulations that facilitate the use of ATTs can quickly expand the grid and save consumers money. They should be an easy yes on both sides of the aisle."
"Laws or regulations that facilitate the use of ATTs can quickly expand the grid and save consumers money. They should be an easy yes on both sides of the aisle."
Opinion: Advanced transmission technologies could sidestep permitting challenges and clear the bottleneck holding up hundreds of gigawatts’ worth of renewable-energy projects.
The cheapest way to supercharge America’s power grid
Advanced transmission technologies could sidestep permitting challenges and clear the bottleneck holding up hundreds of gigawatts’ worth of renewable-energy projects.
www.technologyreview.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
New op-ed on the potential for Advanced Transmission Technologies by the former Director of the White House National Economic Council!
"Laws or regulations that facilitate the use of ATTs can quickly expand the grid and save consumers money. They should be an easy yes on both sides of the aisle."
"Laws or regulations that facilitate the use of ATTs can quickly expand the grid and save consumers money. They should be an easy yes on both sides of the aisle."
Hope you’re ready for the midterm exam on how we can make the most of the U.S. #powerGrid. ⚡⚡
Don’t worry — we made you a cheat sheet:
Don’t worry — we made you a cheat sheet:
Playbook: Grid Enhancing Technologies
Playbook: Grid Enhancing Technologies Unlocking Power: What are Grid Enhancing Technologies? Unlocking the Grid: Key Benefits of Grid Enhancing Technologies Understanding the Benefits of GETs: Reso…
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February 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hope you’re ready for the midterm exam on how we can make the most of the U.S. #powerGrid. ⚡⚡
Don’t worry — we made you a cheat sheet:
Don’t worry — we made you a cheat sheet:
Backed by #GRIP funding, @georgiapower.bsky.social is stepping up to “Deliver Long-term Reliability” and “Drive Lower Rates” with Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR)! #DLR optimizes grid capacity, lowers transmission costs, and integrates #renewables efficiently. Read more:
www.tdworld.com/utility-busi...
www.tdworld.com/utility-busi...
DOE Awards $160 Million to Georgia Power to Strengthen Georgia's Power Grid
Georgia Power will deploy new grid-enhancing technologies including dynamic line rating technology and reconductoring of high voltage power lines through funding from the GRIP...
www.tdworld.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Backed by #GRIP funding, @georgiapower.bsky.social is stepping up to “Deliver Long-term Reliability” and “Drive Lower Rates” with Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR)! #DLR optimizes grid capacity, lowers transmission costs, and integrates #renewables efficiently. Read more:
www.tdworld.com/utility-busi...
www.tdworld.com/utility-busi...
This thread was a good discussion! Grid engineers, please post at us with your questions and critiques!
And yes, we were trying to be a little silly with the jetpack metaphor.
And yes, we were trying to be a little silly with the jetpack metaphor.
ok I don't even mean this to dunk on the actual technology but when I think of a jetpack I think of something unsafe, experimental, and likely to result in a deadly crash so I think this an awful metaphor guys
February 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This thread was a good discussion! Grid engineers, please post at us with your questions and critiques!
And yes, we were trying to be a little silly with the jetpack metaphor.
And yes, we were trying to be a little silly with the jetpack metaphor.
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🔌 Some states are pushing their utilities to consider technologies that allow existing power lines to carry much more electricity.
These grid-enhancing technologies can help to lower utility bills and improve grid resilience, @brown_alex_ reports.
stateline.org/2024/03/08/all…
These grid-enhancing technologies can help to lower utility bills and improve grid resilience, @brown_alex_ reports.
stateline.org/2024/03/08/all…
December 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM
🔌 Some states are pushing their utilities to consider technologies that allow existing power lines to carry much more electricity.
These grid-enhancing technologies can help to lower utility bills and improve grid resilience, @brown_alex_ reports.
stateline.org/2024/03/08/all…
These grid-enhancing technologies can help to lower utility bills and improve grid resilience, @brown_alex_ reports.
stateline.org/2024/03/08/all…
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A new climate story on NPR!
A surprising quicker solution to help fix the mess of the US grid. (And why many worry monopoly utilities won't go for it.)
Check it out below!
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/13/1187620367/power-grid-enhancing-technologies-climate-change
A surprising quicker solution to help fix the mess of the US grid. (And why many worry monopoly utilities won't go for it.)
Check it out below!
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/13/1187620367/power-grid-enhancing-technologies-climate-change
www.npr.org
August 15, 2023 at 7:57 PM
A new climate story on NPR!
A surprising quicker solution to help fix the mess of the US grid. (And why many worry monopoly utilities won't go for it.)
Check it out below!
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/13/1187620367/power-grid-enhancing-technologies-climate-change
A surprising quicker solution to help fix the mess of the US grid. (And why many worry monopoly utilities won't go for it.)
Check it out below!
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/13/1187620367/power-grid-enhancing-technologies-climate-change
The first issue of @natrevcleantech.bsky.social features a big review paper on Grid Enhancing Technologies!
Happy launch day everyone! We're really excited to share our first issue, which is now available to read online here www.nature.com/nrct/
January 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The first issue of @natrevcleantech.bsky.social features a big review paper on Grid Enhancing Technologies!
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No. 11: Volts covers grid-enhancing technologies & sets off a wave of state legislation! www.vulture.com/article/bigg...
The 10 Moments That Defined Podcasting in 2024
This year demonstrated how huge a role podcasts play in American culture, for better or worse.
www.vulture.com
December 8, 2024 at 7:59 PM
No. 11: Volts covers grid-enhancing technologies & sets off a wave of state legislation! www.vulture.com/article/bigg...
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I am excited to share @mariarobinson.bsky.social, @jameshewett.bsky.social, Julia Selker, @wattcoalition.bsky.social & @charlesxhua.bsky.social will be joining us at @mitenergyconf.bsky.social 2025! 🙌🏼
The discussion on transmission is particularly an important one, hope y’all join us!⤵️ #energysky
The discussion on transmission is particularly an important one, hope y’all join us!⤵️ #energysky
January 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I am excited to share @mariarobinson.bsky.social, @jameshewett.bsky.social, Julia Selker, @wattcoalition.bsky.social & @charlesxhua.bsky.social will be joining us at @mitenergyconf.bsky.social 2025! 🙌🏼
The discussion on transmission is particularly an important one, hope y’all join us!⤵️ #energysky
The discussion on transmission is particularly an important one, hope y’all join us!⤵️ #energysky
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🌟 Panel Announcement: No Clean Energy Transition Without Transmission🌟
🎤 Speakers:
🔹 @jameshewett.bsky.social, @breakthroughenergy.bsky.social
🔹 @charlesxhua.bsky.social, @powerlinesorg.bsky.social
🔹 Julia Selker, @wattcoalition.bsky.social
🔹 @mariarobinson.bsky.social, U.S. DOE
#EnergySky
🎤 Speakers:
🔹 @jameshewett.bsky.social, @breakthroughenergy.bsky.social
🔹 @charlesxhua.bsky.social, @powerlinesorg.bsky.social
🔹 Julia Selker, @wattcoalition.bsky.social
🔹 @mariarobinson.bsky.social, U.S. DOE
#EnergySky
January 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🌟 Panel Announcement: No Clean Energy Transition Without Transmission🌟
🎤 Speakers:
🔹 @jameshewett.bsky.social, @breakthroughenergy.bsky.social
🔹 @charlesxhua.bsky.social, @powerlinesorg.bsky.social
🔹 Julia Selker, @wattcoalition.bsky.social
🔹 @mariarobinson.bsky.social, U.S. DOE
#EnergySky
🎤 Speakers:
🔹 @jameshewett.bsky.social, @breakthroughenergy.bsky.social
🔹 @charlesxhua.bsky.social, @powerlinesorg.bsky.social
🔹 Julia Selker, @wattcoalition.bsky.social
🔹 @mariarobinson.bsky.social, U.S. DOE
#EnergySky