DOE should deep-six 'build-anywhere' practice of power plants; De Jesus explains why
Philippine lawmaker Presley de Jesus is urging the Department of Energy to mandate that power plants be built near transmission facilities to reduce technical system losses. The DOE has responded by stating that future Green Energy Auction rules will prioritize proximity to load centers and transmission readiness.
Why it matters
Improving power plant siting efficiency could lower electricity costs for consumers by reducing technical system losses in the national grid.
Manila Bulletin - DOE should deep-six 'build-anywhere' practice of power plants; De Jesus explains why
DOE should deep-six 'build-anywhere' practice of power plants; De Jesus explains why
Rep. Presley de Jesus presses DOE to regulate plant siting, stressing coordination with NGCP to cut technical losses.
DOE says future Green Energy Auction rules will require proximity to load centers and transmission readiness.
De Jesus urges immediate policy institutionalization to improve efficiency and lower avoidable costs.
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