What's the Bright Idea with SERC

Resource Adequacy with Anaisha Jaykumar & Gaurav Karandikar

SERC Reliability Corporation

In this episode of What’s the Bright Idea with SERC, host Joseph Tromba speaks with SERC experts Anaisha Jaykumar and Gaurav Karandikar about resource adequacy, including balance of generation, load, and reserves for a reliable grid. They further explore challenges grid providers face, from extreme weather and supply chain risks to rapid load growth, renewable integration, and the retirement of baseload plants. The conversation also looks at advances in forecasting, essential reliability services, and what policymakers and industry leaders need to know to ensure a resilient energy future.

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