More than 1,800 people from 200 industry and government organizations, including PJM, took part in NERC’s 2-day cyber and physical security drill Nov 13-14.

FERC last week gave final approval to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards that for the first time cover all bulk power system assets according to their impact on the grid.

FERC last week approved a rule sought by the solar industry to streamline interconnections for the growing segment of small generators.

PJM may seek FERC approval for a plan to change the way demand response clears in capacity auctions despite stakeholders’ rejection of the plan.

Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from Congress, FERC, the D.C. Circuit, the EPA, and other national news.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff signaled Wednesday that the commission may require PJM to change rules requiring demand response providers to provide “sell offer plans” in order to participate in capacity auctions.

Members approved PJM’s methodology for limiting capacity imports but soundly rejected the RTO’s proposal to change the way DR clears in the capacity market.

Payments to black start generators could more than double under proposals scheduled to go to a stakeholder vote today.

AP South and the Cleveland Interface attracted the most attention in PJM’s inaugural window for proposed congestion relief upgrades.

Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from Congress, the US Dept. of Energy, the EPA, FERC, NEI, and other national news.