FERC last week approved a MISO proposal to exempt some owners of retiring coal plants from capacity deficiency penalties.

Our summary of the issues scheduled for votes at the PJM MRC and MC on 03/26/15. Each item is listed by agenda number, description and projected time of discussion, followed by a summary of the issue and links to prior coverage.

News briefs on FERC and the federal agencies that impact those doing business in the RTO footprints. This week we include the NRC, EPA, the Energy Department and Congress.

The owner of the R.E. Ginna nuclear plant announced an agreement with Rochester Gas & Electric that will keep the plant operating for more than three years.

NYISO defended itself against criticism from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo but said it will cooperate with a review by state regulators.

Dynegy has reached a settlement with PJM’s Market Monitor to alleviate market power concerns over its purchase of 12,400 MW of generation from Duke and ECP.

Boston lamented that PJM took unilateral action on several contentious proposals in 2014 after stakeholders were unable to reach consensus.

A summary of the issues scheduled for votes at the PJM MRC and MC on 01/22/15. Each item is listed by agenda number, description and projected time of discussion, followed by a summary of the issue and links to prior coverage.

FERC will accept comments until Feb. 19 on price formation in RTO and ISO energy and ancillary services markets.

FERC granted PJM’s request to increase the cost-based energy offer cap to $1,800/MWh through March.