Andy Kowalczyk

Clean energy journalism for a cooler tomorrow

Andy Kowalczyk

Andy Kowalczyk is a consultant based in New Orleans who works on clean energy issues within the MISO footprint as well as local and state utility regulatory issues throughout MISO South.

The Latest from Andy Kowalczyk

Transmission

Grid operator MISO's transmission plan would split its region in two

Divvying up costs between MISO's north and south regions could solve a long-running fight over who pays for new transmission lines. But will the plan pass muster with federal regulators?

By Andy Kowalczyk . 7 December 2021
Utilities

Utility Entergy stymied transmission projects that might have prevented some New Orleans blackouts

Grid planning served Entergy's economic self-interest rather than reliability, critics contend.

By Andy Kowalczyk . 30 September 2021
Solar

Can solar developers and farmers find common ground?

Clashes over siting of solar projects are happening across the U.S., but collaboration is also taking root in many areas.

By Andy Kowalczyk . 12 August 2021
Transmission

New Orleans has a new clean energy standard. Now it wants a more modern transmission grid

After New Orleans passed the first clean energy standard in the Gulf South, a city leader is pushing for a more renewable-friendly and reliable grid.

By Andy Kowalczyk . 7 June 2021
Transmission

MISO takes a deep look at electrification’s potential impact on its grid

A new report outlines how EVs and building electrification will pose challenges for the country’s geographically largest grid operator.

By Andy Kowalczyk . 14 May 2021

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The Latest from Andy Kowalczyk

Grid operator MISO's transmission plan would split its region in two

Utility Entergy stymied transmission projects that might have prevented some New Orleans blackouts

Can solar developers and farmers find common ground?

New Orleans has a new clean energy standard. Now it wants a more modern transmission grid

MISO takes a deep look at electrification’s potential impact on its grid