How is Reactive Power Compensated?
How is Reactive Power Compensated? Author: Frank Swigonski, Director, Market Design In the mid-nineties, FERC issued a landmark order, Order No. 888, that directed public utilities to remove impediments that blocked independent power producers from accessing utility-owned transmission facilities. In Order No. 888, FERC directed transmission-owning utilities to “unbundle” their wholesale rates and establish separate rates […]
What is Reactive Power?
What is Reactive Power? Author: Frank Swigonski, Director, Market Design Reactive power is a byproduct of our alternating current (AC) electric system. In an AC system, electrons switch directions flowing back and forth along transmission lines. In a perfect AC system, the electrons’ speed (current) and pressure (voltage) stay the same relative to each other […]
Pine Gate DNA | Three Foundational Elements
Pine Gate DNA | Three Foundational Elements Author: Ben Catt, CEO The success of any company doesn’t depend solely on the product or service it provides. Success is found within the corporate DNA, those critical foundational elements which, when combined, create energy, and bring life to an organization. At Pine Gate, this dynamic blend is […]
Developing and Implementing an Enterprise Risk Management Program
Developing and Implementing an Enterprise Risk Management Program Author: Christina Bigelow, VP, Compliance At Pine Gate Renewables recognize the importance of a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program to our business and the value of providing visibility into this effort to our stakeholders and partners. We pride ourselves on doing what is right and sharing […]
Ben Catt, CEO of Pine Gate Renewables Reacts to Preliminary Determinations in Auxin Investigation
Ben Catt, CEO of Pine Gate Renewables Reacts to Preliminary Determinations in Auxin Investigation The following is a statement from Pine Gate Renewables’ CEO Ben Catt in response to the Department of Commerce’s preliminary determination in the investigation resulting from the Auxin Solar Circumvention Petition: “Today’s misguided decision from the Department of Commerce will do […]
Pine Gate Renewables CEO Reacts to Biden Administration Executive Action on Tariffs
Pine Gate Renewables CEO Reacts to Biden Administration Executive Action on Tariffs The following is a statement from Pine Gate Renewables CEO Ben Catt in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement regarding its Executive Action to spur domestic clean energy manufacturing: “Pine Gate Renewables applauds the Biden Administration for its announcement today to create a 24-month […]