There is a clear disconnect between long-term resource planning for utilities and grid operators and the actual market data available. But where does this distortion stem from? How can utilities and grid operators adapt their resource planning to market trends more effectively? And what does a winning bid look like compared to a losing one?

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6. The generation fleet in the MISO region has
shifted significantly with the pace accelerating
toward more renewables
1
Accelerated
Fleet Change
2005
Potential 2032 FutureScenarios
76%
7%
13%
4%
Distributed& Emerging
Tech
10%
39%
27%
13%
7%
3%
12%
33%
20%
25%
4%
3% 3%
48%
24%
16%
4%
8%
2017
Nuclear
Coal
Gas
Wind
Solar
Other
DSM

7. 2
MISO Active Queue by Study Area
South
Central
East (ITC)
West
East (ATC/UP)
Wind Gas Solar Other
Fuel Type Legend
14.1 GW
92 requests
20.5 GW
108 requests
28.5 GW
177 requests
12.7 GW
67 requests
6.7 GW
46 requests
3.3
11.8
16.6
14.7
1.7
12.7 22.3
6.0
17.3
34.2
40.4
0
10
20
30
40
2015 2016 2017 2018
Active/Completed Projects by Year (GW)
Current generator interconnection requests portend these
changes (490 projects totaling over 80 GW)
Gas
As of 10/24/18

8. 3
Digitalization
Decentralization
De-marginalization
Forces of Change
Decentralization
Migration from large stations to
smaller distributed resources
• DER (storage, solar, EVs,
DR)
• Loss of visibility and
predictability
• Closer coordination needed
between distribution and
transmission operators
Digitalization
New classes of and controls for
electric consuming devices
• Internet of Things (“smart
homes”)
• Virtual power plants
• Opportunity to increase
demand-side flexibility
De-marginalization (low / no marginal costs)
Substantial growth of renewables and non-price sensitive DERs
• Reduced flexibility and potential shortages of currently free
ancillaries (e.g., voltage, frequency)
Rapid industry change presents challenges and
opportunities for creating value for consumers