WATT Coalition

@WATTCoalition

The Working for Advanced Transmission Technologies (WATT) Coalition supports education and policies to expand the deployment of grid-enhancing technologies.

Washington, DC

Joined January 2021

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938Followers

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Jul 22

Number one recommendation from @googlepubpolicy to optimize use of our existing energy grid to build a “new era of American innovation and growth” = “Encourage use of Grid Enhancing Technologies in grid planning.” #GETs #GETTheGridMoving

WATTCoalition's tweet image. Number one recommendation from @googlepubpolicy to optimize use of our existing energy grid to build a “new era of American innovation and growth” = “Encourage use of Grid Enhancing Technologies in grid planning.” #GETs #GETTheGridMoving

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Jul 17

⚡📰 WATT's new with #GETs? Read about the latest “Five for the Future” and other updates by subscribing our newsletter: mailchi.mp/02ca64d31574/s…

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Jul 15

ICYMI: @RockyMtnInst highlights potential for #GETs in #PJM to deliver $1B+ in annual production cost savings. #GridEnhancingTechnologies #GETTheGridMoving

WATTCoalition's tweet image. ICYMI: @RockyMtnInst highlights potential for #GETs in #PJM to deliver $1B+ in annual production cost savings.

#GridEnhancingTechnologies #GETTheGridMoving

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WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Jul 10

Honored to join an energy-packed panel at @APPA_facilities for our session, “Getting More From the Grid: Implementing Advanced Transmission Technologies” with speakers Michael Craig from @GREnergyNews, our ED @juliaselker, and Zach Zimmerman from Grid Strategies LLC. #DLR #GETs

WATTCoalition's tweet image. Honored to join an energy-packed panel at @APPA_facilities for our session, “Getting More From the Grid: Implementing Advanced Transmission Technologies” with speakers Michael Craig from @GREnergyNews, our ED @juliaselker, and Zach Zimmerman from Grid Strategies LLC. #DLR #GETs

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WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Jul 8

We were honored to host the “State & Federal Policy Perspectives” panel in Portland, featuring Rep. @mark_gamba, @WAUTC's Chair Brian Rybarik, and @ce4america's Executive Director Christina Hayes on the state and federal policy landscape around transmission expansion. #GETs

WATTCoalition's tweet image. We were honored to host the “State &amp; Federal Policy Perspectives” panel in Portland, featuring Rep. @mark_gamba, @WAUTC's Chair Brian Rybarik, and @ce4america's Executive Director Christina Hayes on the state and federal policy landscape around transmission expansion.
#GETs

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Jun 26

On July 9, @alliantenergy, @ATCgrid, and @NewGridInc will present on Topology Optimization at the FERC Software Conference. Register here to join online or in person: surveymonkey.com/r/GBJ2H5D #GETTheGridMoving #GridEnhancingTechnologies

WATTCoalition's tweet image. On July 9, @alliantenergy, @ATCgrid, and @NewGridInc will present on Topology Optimization at the FERC Software Conference.

Register here to join online or in person: surveymonkey.com/r/GBJ2H5D

#GETTheGridMoving #GridEnhancingTechnologies

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WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · May 28

WATT is on the road! See you in Portland (June 4), New Orleans (June 6-11), Arlington (June 24-26), Nashville (June 14-26), and DC (July 8-10)!

WATTCoalition's tweet image. WATT is on the road!

See you in Portland (June 4), New Orleans (June 6-11), Arlington (June 24-26), Nashville (June 14-26), and DC (July 8-10)!

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · May 19

With rising demand, efficient grid expansion is a must. Grid Enhancing Technologies can help meet growing needs at lower costs. 2025 is the year to #GETTheGridMoving! #GETs #EnergyEfficiency #DLR

WATTCoalition's tweet image. With rising demand, efficient grid expansion is a must. Grid Enhancing Technologies can help meet growing needs at lower costs. 2025 is the year to #GETTheGridMoving! #GETs #EnergyEfficiency #DLR

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WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · May 14

Another graphic from @OrenniaInc showing the capacity gains from dynamic line ratings. Read more about it: orennia.com/insights/will-… #GETTheGridMoving #GridEnhancingTechnologies

WATTCoalition's tweet image. Another graphic from @OrenniaInc showing the capacity gains from dynamic line ratings.

Read more about it: orennia.com/insights/will-…

#GETTheGridMoving #GridEnhancingTechnologies

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · May 13

⚡Find WATT for a spark-filled lineup of upcoming events this month to learn about Grid Enhancing Technologies!⚡ 📍NCSL Energy Supply Task Force 2025 Spring Meeting, May 15-17, San Antonio, TX 📍ACP CLEANPOWER, May 19-22, Phoenix, AZ 📍EPRI GETSET, May 21, Charlotte, NC

WATTCoalition's tweet image. ⚡Find WATT for a spark-filled lineup of upcoming events this month to learn about Grid Enhancing Technologies!⚡

📍NCSL Energy Supply Task Force 2025 Spring Meeting, May 15-17, San Antonio, TX
📍ACP CLEANPOWER, May 19-22, Phoenix, AZ
📍EPRI GETSET, May 21, Charlotte, NC

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WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · May 8

Another brilliant graphic from @OrenniaInc Insights showing how transmission lines warm and cool depending on physical factors. Read more: orennia.com/insights/will-… #GETTheGridMoving #GridEnhancingTechnologies

WATTCoalition's tweet image. Another brilliant graphic from @OrenniaInc Insights showing how transmission lines warm and cool depending on physical factors.

Read more: orennia.com/insights/will-…

#GETTheGridMoving #GridEnhancingTechnologies

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · May 7

HB 212 took effect on May 7, requiring large utilities to study the cost-effectiveness and deployment timelines of solutions like #DynamicLineRatings, #AdvancedPowerFlowControl, and #TopologyOptimization when proposing transmission expansions. #GETs #GridEnhancingTechnologies

WATTCoalition's tweet image. HB 212 took effect on May 7, requiring large utilities to study the cost-effectiveness and deployment timelines of solutions like #DynamicLineRatings, #AdvancedPowerFlowControl, and #TopologyOptimization when proposing transmission expansions. #GETs #GridEnhancingTechnologies

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · May 6

Congrats Utah! Governor @SpencerJCox signed House Bill 212 (HB212) on April 28, which aims to enhance Utah’s grid capacity to allow new power generation to come online more quickly and meet rising demand. Image Credit: @CarterHarms and @pewtrusts. #GETTheGridMoving

WATTCoalition's tweet image. Congrats Utah! Governor @SpencerJCox signed House Bill 212 (HB212) on April 28, which aims to enhance Utah’s grid capacity to allow new power generation to come online more quickly and meet rising demand. Image Credit: @CarterHarms and @pewtrusts.
#GETTheGridMoving

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · May 6

“Innovation isn’t option, it’s essential” Venkat Tirupati, VP of Grid Transformation at @ERCOT_ISO discussed the need to maximize capacity on the transmission system when kicking off the #ERCOTInnovationSummit

WATTCoalition's tweet image. “Innovation isn’t option, it’s essential” Venkat Tirupati, VP of Grid Transformation at @ERCOT_ISO discussed the need to maximize capacity on the transmission system when kicking off the #ERCOTInnovationSummit

WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Apr 30

WATT and our members will testify today before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs in favor of HB5200, requiring @ERCOT_ISO to study the potential cost savings from Grid Enhancing Technologies, as well as other benefits. house.texas.gov/videos/21918

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WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Apr 28

When we need more power without new lines Dynamic Line Ratings tap real-time weather data to safely boost grid capacity. Regulations, pilots & tech are advancing quickly; dive into @EPRINews whitepaper here: epri.com/research/produ… #GETTheGridMoving youtube.com/watch?v=kqfkM7…

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WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Apr 24

More on benefits of #DLR from @EnergySystemsIG Spring Workshop. Download @GREnergyNews’s case study, “Experience with Dynamic Line Ratings at GRE,” to learn how they increased capacity by over 48% on average on one transmission line: esig.energy/download/sessi…

WATTCoalition's tweet image. More on benefits of #DLR from @EnergySystemsIG Spring Workshop. Download @GREnergyNews’s case study, “Experience with Dynamic Line Ratings at GRE,” to learn how they increased capacity by over 48% on average on one transmission line:

esig.energy/download/sessi…

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WATT Coalition@WATTCoalition · Apr 22

🚦Transmission #TopologyOptimization (TTO) uses smart software to ease congestion & boost reliability with low-cost, high-impact switching strategies. Read @EPRINews latest whitepaper on TTO: epri.com/research/produ…

WATTCoalition's tweet image. 🚦Transmission #TopologyOptimization (TTO) uses smart software to ease congestion &amp; boost reliability with low-cost, high-impact switching strategies.

Read @EPRINews latest whitepaper on TTO: epri.com/research/produ…