We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • RTO Insider
    • CAISO
    • ERCOT
    • MISO
    • PJM
    • ISO-NE
    • NYISO
    • SPP
    • FERC & Federal
  • ERO Insider
    • NERC & Committees
    • FERC & Federal
    • Regional Entities
    • Standards/Programs
  • NetZero Insider
    • Federal Policy
    • State & Local Policy
    • Building Decarbonization
    • Transportation Decarbonization
    • Transmission & Distribution
    • Generation & Fuels
    • Equity & Economics
    • Technology
  • Calendar
    • RTO Insider Events
    • ERO Insider Events
    • NetZero Insider Events
  • February 06, 2023
  • Log In
  • Register
  • Log Out
  • My Account
  • Subscribe
  • February 06, 2023
February 06, 2023
  • Log In
  • Register
  • Log Out
  • My Account
Home » Topics » Special Reports & Commentary » Special Reports

Special Reports
Special Reports RSS Feed RSS

FERC HQ (Copyright RTOInsider) - Order 719 - FERC Balanced MMU Independence

Order 719: FERC Balanced MMU Independence Against RTO Autonomy

Lessons Unlearned: FERC’s Punt on Market Monitors’ Independence
May 30, 2016
Rich Heidorn Jr.
After allegations of management interference led PJM to replace its internal market monitoring unit with an independent monitor in 2008, FERC had an opportunity to prohibit other RTOs from using the internal structure. Because it chose not to do so, the temptation for RTO officials to muzzle their MMUs still...
Read More

The Siren Song of Offshore Wind

Cost, Political Obstacles Slow Progress Despite Huge Potential
Jun 25, 2013
Rich Heidorn Jr.
by Rich Heidorn Jr. Third time was the charm for Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley this spring as he finally convinced lawmakers to approve his plan to subsidize the offshore wind industry off the Atlantic Coast. The law puts Maryland in the race with PJM neighbors New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia and...
Read More

Billions Needed to Bring Offshore Wind to PJM

Jun 25, 2013
Rich Heidorn Jr.
Integrating offshore wind into PJM will require billions in new transmission spending, either with radial lines from wind farms to shore or something like the Atlantic Wind Connection, a proposed a 300-mile transmission “backbone” off the coast from New Jersey to Virginia. Lines on shore also will have to be...
Read More

Ohio Leads in Great Lakes

Jun 25, 2013
Rich Heidorn Jr.
It isn’t only PJM’s Atlantic states that see promise in offshore wind. The Great Lakes also offer strong winds, along with their own unique challenges — winter ice, opposition from tourist towns, and in Pennsylvania, development restrictions put into law by casino opponents. Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Indiana have...
Read More

PJM States Seek 'First Mover' Status

Shallow Waters Favor Atlantic
Jun 25, 2013
Rich Heidorn Jr.
PJM State offshore wind potential chart If the U.S. is to enter the offshore wind industry, it will likely happen first on the Atlantic Coast.  The coastline’s shallow waters are similar to those in Europe, which has been building utility-scale offshore wind for more than a decade. And more than...
Read More
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next
  • Publications
    • RTO Insider
      • CAISO
      • ERCOT
      • ISO-NE
      • MISO
      • NYISO
      • PJM
      • SPP
      • FERC & Federal
    • ERO Insider
      • NERC & Committees
      • FERC & Federal
      • Regional Entities
      • Standards & Programs
    • NetZero Insider
      • Federal Policy
      • State & Local Policy
      • Building Decarbonization
      • Transportation Decarbonization
      • Transmission & Distribution
      • Generation & Fuels
      • Equity & Economics
      • Technology
  • Additional Links
    • About Us
    • Why Subscribe?
    • FAQ
    • Terms
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
  • Contact Us
    • Rich Heidorn Jr.
      Editor-in-Chief & Co-Publisher

      Merry Eisner
      Chief Operating Officer & Co-Publisher

      10837 Deborah Drive
      Potomac, MD 20854
      (301) 658-6885

    • Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Copyright ©2023. All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use. Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing