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FERC ‘s effort to undermine state clean energy policies cannot stand

FERC’s effort to undermine state clean energy policies cannot stand As attorneys general, my colleagues and I are the chief legal officers of our states, which are leading the charge in adopting policies to combat the rising threat of climate change. Our states are committed to the use of clean energy and energy efficiency programs … Continue reading FERC ‘s effort to undermine state clean energy policies cannot stand

FERC deals blow to #New_York renewable, storage projects, adding hurdles to NYISO capacity market

FERC deals blow to New York renewable, storage projects, adding hurdles to NYISO capacity market FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee insisted that the orders are distinct from other FERC decisions regarding the impact of state subsidies in regional transmission operator markets. “Today’s orders protect the competitiveness of New York ISO’s capacity market by addressing the price-distorting … Continue reading FERC deals blow to #New_York renewable, storage projects, adding hurdles to NYISO capacity market

New York rule sparks fresh row between Trump’s FERC and green energy reps

New York rule sparks fresh row between Trump’s FERC and green energy reps US federal energy regulator FERC has been accused of promoting fossil fuels after upholding a provision said to be hindering green energy’s involvement in New York state’s capacity market. On Thursday, FERC was censored by green energy representatives after rejecting a complaint … Continue reading New York rule sparks fresh row between Trump’s FERC and green energy reps

FERC ‘s Glick urges broader commission look at capacity markets, states’ rights

FERC’s Glick urges broader commission look at capacity markets, states’ rights The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must revisit mandatory capacity markets and how regions ensure resource adequacy or risk putting in peril the future of regional transmission organizations, FERC Commissioner Richard Glick told state officials in an address that was highly critical of recent agency … Continue reading FERC ‘s Glick urges broader commission look at capacity markets, states’ rights

FERC rejects SPP ‘s request to eliminate transmission revenue credits

FERC rejects SPP’s request to eliminate transmission revenue credits Houston — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected a Southwest Power Pool request for revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff that would eliminate transmission revenue credits, a move than came out of the grid operator’s Holistic Integrated Tariff Team. More than a year’s worth of … Continue reading FERC rejects SPP ‘s request to eliminate transmission revenue credits

FERC Orders PJM to Expand Minimum Offer Price Rule

FERC Orders PJM to Expand Minimum Offer Price Rule The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on December 19, 2019, directed PJM Interconnection to extend its minimum offer price rule (MOPR) from new natural gas–fired electric generators to also cover any generator that receives or is entitled to receive certain types of state subsidies. The rule … Continue reading FERC Orders PJM to Expand Minimum Offer Price Rule

PJM won’t delay capacity market order despite FERC impasse over rule changes

PJM won’t delay capacity market order despite FERC impasse over rule changes PJM’s decision to move forward with its capacity market auction this August reflects an extended impasse at FERC over how to handle renewable energy and nuclear subsidies put in place by states. Last June, FERC threw out PJM’s current rules because they allow … Continue reading PJM won’t delay capacity market order despite FERC impasse over rule changes

FERC gives nod to ISO-NE’s installed capacity requirement calculation for FCA 13

FERC gives nod to ISO-NE’s installed capacity requirement calculation for FCA 13 Washington — ISO New England will need to procure a net value of at least 33,750 MW during a forward capacity auction slated for February to meet the reliability requirements of the region for 2022-23, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission order … Continue reading FERC gives nod to ISO-NE’s installed capacity requirement calculation for FCA 13