James Hewett
@jameshewett.bsky.social
Power Sector Policy - Breakthrough Energy
Transmission is Beautiful
Bang Screw
Transmission is Beautiful
Bang Screw
Pinned
James Hewett
@jameshewett.bsky.social
· Nov 19
I get why people left, but I miss the dank energy memes and self-deprecation… so I made a starter pack.
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I never thought I would see transmission permitting in the BlackRock annual letter but here we are…
Thank you @dkthomp.bsky.social and @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social (bot) for shining a light on these issues. #energysky
Thank you @dkthomp.bsky.social and @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social (bot) for shining a light on these issues. #energysky
March 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I never thought I would see transmission permitting in the BlackRock annual letter but here we are…
Thank you @dkthomp.bsky.social and @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social (bot) for shining a light on these issues. #energysky
Thank you @dkthomp.bsky.social and @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social (bot) for shining a light on these issues. #energysky
This week, FERC Commissioner Rosner sent a letter to RTOs/ISOs on interconnection automation. I don't think most #energysky folks understand how important this is.
Pic 1 is a rough chart of a current bulk interconnection study.
Pic 2 is NREL's LA100 study. I find visuals helpful so let me explain.
Pic 1 is a rough chart of a current bulk interconnection study.
Pic 2 is NREL's LA100 study. I find visuals helpful so let me explain.
March 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This week, FERC Commissioner Rosner sent a letter to RTOs/ISOs on interconnection automation. I don't think most #energysky folks understand how important this is.
Pic 1 is a rough chart of a current bulk interconnection study.
Pic 2 is NREL's LA100 study. I find visuals helpful so let me explain.
Pic 1 is a rough chart of a current bulk interconnection study.
Pic 2 is NREL's LA100 study. I find visuals helpful so let me explain.
Ohhhh okay yeah sure of course
March 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Ohhhh okay yeah sure of course
Our guy @jackandreasen.bsky.social is testifying at Senate EPW tomorrow… looking forward to all your takes.
February 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Our guy @jackandreasen.bsky.social is testifying at Senate EPW tomorrow… looking forward to all your takes.
Reposted by James Hewett
Bipartisan support for geothermal is BACK for the 119th Congress! Thanks to Reps. Maloy (R-UT) and Lee (D-NV) and Sens. Cortez Masto and Murkowski for sponsoring the STEAM Act to extend permitting parity across oil, gas & geothermal. www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-r...
Cortez Masto, Murkowski Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Geothermal Exploration and Development - Senator Catherine Cortez Masto
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) reintroduced their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to promote geothermal energy. The STEAM Act w...
www.cortezmasto.senate.gov
February 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Bipartisan support for geothermal is BACK for the 119th Congress! Thanks to Reps. Maloy (R-UT) and Lee (D-NV) and Sens. Cortez Masto and Murkowski for sponsoring the STEAM Act to extend permitting parity across oil, gas & geothermal. www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-r...
This DOE report came out in 2003… www.energy.gov/oe/articles/...
February 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This DOE report came out in 2003… www.energy.gov/oe/articles/...
If you’re in DOE, stay in DOE.
January 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
If you’re in DOE, stay in DOE.
Incredible stuff, this account would fly over here.
January 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Incredible stuff, this account would fly over here.
LPO has announced 3 additional transmission-related commitments for nearly $6B:
• $3.52B to PacifiCorp, 700 miles of new lines in ID, OR, & UT
• $1.6B to AEP to finance reconductoring 5,000 miles of transmission in IN, MI, OH, OK, & WV
• $716M to JCP&L to help fund the NJ Clean Energy Corridor 🔌💡
• $3.52B to PacifiCorp, 700 miles of new lines in ID, OR, & UT
• $1.6B to AEP to finance reconductoring 5,000 miles of transmission in IN, MI, OH, OK, & WV
• $716M to JCP&L to help fund the NJ Clean Energy Corridor 🔌💡
Deal Digest: LPO’s Latest Conditional Commitments Help Keep Power Affordable Through New Generation and Expanded Transmission for Utility Customers in Twelve States
On January 16, 2024, LPO announced eight conditional commitments through its Title 17 Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) program, comprising $22.92 billion to utilities serving more than 14.78 m...
www.energy.gov
January 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
LPO has announced 3 additional transmission-related commitments for nearly $6B:
• $3.52B to PacifiCorp, 700 miles of new lines in ID, OR, & UT
• $1.6B to AEP to finance reconductoring 5,000 miles of transmission in IN, MI, OH, OK, & WV
• $716M to JCP&L to help fund the NJ Clean Energy Corridor 🔌💡
• $3.52B to PacifiCorp, 700 miles of new lines in ID, OR, & UT
• $1.6B to AEP to finance reconductoring 5,000 miles of transmission in IN, MI, OH, OK, & WV
• $716M to JCP&L to help fund the NJ Clean Energy Corridor 🔌💡
Y'all stop saying we should not be building AI, start saying hyperscalers should be buying IOUs.
January 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Y'all stop saying we should not be building AI, start saying hyperscalers should be buying IOUs.
Go follow our boy, Marcel #energysky
New year, first of many posts on BlueSky. Hello everyone!
January 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Go follow our boy, Marcel #energysky
Reposted by James Hewett
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
This video is excellent: youtu.be/g3eQgMBjmZU?... 🔌💡
January 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This video is excellent: youtu.be/g3eQgMBjmZU?... 🔌💡
Happy New Year, #energysky! Here is a now annual severe weather grid warning from NERC: youtu.be/b-n1edb4lI4?...
That sweater tho, Jim 🤌
That sweater tho, Jim 🤌
NERC Urges Industry Action and Awareness Ahead of Forecast Period of Severe Winter Weather
YouTube video by NERC
youtu.be
January 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Happy New Year, #energysky! Here is a now annual severe weather grid warning from NERC: youtu.be/b-n1edb4lI4?...
That sweater tho, Jim 🤌
That sweater tho, Jim 🤌
How does gas transmission interdependency get factored into ELCC? #energysky
Seems like NG is a lot less firm than many hope, when push comes to shove.
That and imports stop being firm when multiple areas get into EEA conditions...
That and imports stop being firm when multiple areas get into EEA conditions...
December 31, 2024 at 4:11 PM
How does gas transmission interdependency get factored into ELCC? #energysky
If you didn’t get me a gift, I’ll take a preorder of the @dkthomp.bsky.social and @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social book. Build baby build. 💡🔌
December 26, 2024 at 6:20 PM
If you didn’t get me a gift, I’ll take a preorder of the @dkthomp.bsky.social and @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social book. Build baby build. 💡🔌
TBH I find this whole #energysky debate around “abundance bros” vs “keep it in the ground” folks to be incredibly silly. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
December 19, 2024 at 8:14 PM
TBH I find this whole #energysky debate around “abundance bros” vs “keep it in the ground” folks to be incredibly silly. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
Reposted by James Hewett
He is a lineman for the county.
And he drives the main road searching in the sun for another overload.
He hears you singing in the wire. He can hear you thru the whine.
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line.
He knows he needs a small vacation, but it don't look like rain.
And he drives the main road searching in the sun for another overload.
He hears you singing in the wire. He can hear you thru the whine.
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line.
He knows he needs a small vacation, but it don't look like rain.
December 17, 2024 at 10:26 PM
He is a lineman for the county.
And he drives the main road searching in the sun for another overload.
He hears you singing in the wire. He can hear you thru the whine.
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line.
He knows he needs a small vacation, but it don't look like rain.
And he drives the main road searching in the sun for another overload.
He hears you singing in the wire. He can hear you thru the whine.
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line.
He knows he needs a small vacation, but it don't look like rain.
Today, MISO approved a historic portfolio of regional transmission projects. LRTP Tranche 2.1 represents $21B investment in 24 high-voltage lines across the Midwest.
This process is a prime example of proactive, long-term, & stakeholder-driven planning that embodies how Order 1920 should work! 🔌💡
This process is a prime example of proactive, long-term, & stakeholder-driven planning that embodies how Order 1920 should work! 🔌💡
December 12, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Today, MISO approved a historic portfolio of regional transmission projects. LRTP Tranche 2.1 represents $21B investment in 24 high-voltage lines across the Midwest.
This process is a prime example of proactive, long-term, & stakeholder-driven planning that embodies how Order 1920 should work! 🔌💡
This process is a prime example of proactive, long-term, & stakeholder-driven planning that embodies how Order 1920 should work! 🔌💡
Yesterday, the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge was finalized and endorsed by 58 countries and 48 non-state actors.
The goal is 1.5TW of storage & 25M km (15.5M miles) of grid infrastructure development by 2030. Check it out #energysky: globalrenewablesalliance.org/signatories-...
The goal is 1.5TW of storage & 25M km (15.5M miles) of grid infrastructure development by 2030. Check it out #energysky: globalrenewablesalliance.org/signatories-...
Signatories COP29 Global Energy Storage & Grids Pledge - Global Renewables Alliance
The COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge has already gained the support of 58 countries, including major players from all continents like Brazil,
globalrenewablesalliance.org
December 12, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Yesterday, the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge was finalized and endorsed by 58 countries and 48 non-state actors.
The goal is 1.5TW of storage & 25M km (15.5M miles) of grid infrastructure development by 2030. Check it out #energysky: globalrenewablesalliance.org/signatories-...
The goal is 1.5TW of storage & 25M km (15.5M miles) of grid infrastructure development by 2030. Check it out #energysky: globalrenewablesalliance.org/signatories-...