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NJ DEEMED IN GOOD SHAPE TO IMPLEMENT ADMINISTRATION’S CLEAN-POWER PLAN

NJ DEEMED IN GOOD SHAPE TO IMPLEMENT ADMINISTRATION’S CLEAN-POWER PLAN New Jersey may have an easier time than other states complying with mandates to curb emissions contributing to global climate change, according to an analysis by the operator of the nation’s largest electric grid. The analysis by PJM Interconnection, first completed in March and updated … Continue reading NJ DEEMED IN GOOD SHAPE TO IMPLEMENT ADMINISTRATION’S CLEAN-POWER PLAN →

PJM Delays Capacity Performance Plan Vote

PJM Delays Capacity Performance Plan Vote Pursuant to a conference call on June 25, PJM Interconnection’s Markets and Reliability Committee (MRC) opted to delay an endorsement vote on proposed revisions to Manual 18 related to the Capacity Performance Plan. Ray Dotter, manager-strategic communications at the Reading, Penn-based RTO, told Retail Energy Buyer, “There will be … Continue reading PJM Delays Capacity Performance Plan Vote →

Energy rules have Virginia weighing new nuclear reactor at #North_Anna

Energy rules have Virginia weighing new nuclear reactor at North Anna MINERAL — A new set of federal standards is poised to change the way electricity is made across the country, moving the nation further away from coal and toward cleaner energy sources. But in Virginia, the rules known as the Clean Power Plan already … Continue reading Energy rules have Virginia weighing new nuclear reactor at #North_Anna →

Appalachian Power expects shortfall from PJM capacity performance rule

Appalachian Power expects shortfall from PJM capacity performance rule Appalachian Power expects to have a capacity shortfall because of PJM Interconnection’s capacity performance rule, the company said in an integrated resource plan it issued late last week. The American Electric Power utility has resources through 2019 to meet internal demand, but in 2020, when the … Continue reading Appalachian Power expects shortfall from PJM capacity performance rule →

Monitor at Odds with PJM, Marketer over FTR Forfeiture Rule

Monitor at Odds with PJM, Marketer over FTR Forfeiture Rule PJM’s Independent Market Monitor told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last week that proposals by the RTO and a marketer to change the financial transmission rights (FTR) forfeiture rule would weaken protections against market manipulation. The Monitor leveled the criticism in comments filed last week … Continue reading Monitor at Odds with PJM, Marketer over FTR Forfeiture Rule →

Regulator calls on electric utilities to evolve

Regulator calls on electric utilities to evolve Behind closed doors, electric utilities grumble about Pennsylvania’s requirements to reduce energy demand, said Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioner Robert Powelson. He doesn’t fault them for it. “They don’t like that we’re asking them to go to their customers and say use less of my product,” he said. “I … Continue reading Regulator calls on electric utilities to evolve →