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April 2, 2026

MISO

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator is a regional transmission organization that plans transmission projects, administers wholesale markets for its membership and manages the flow of electricity in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. 
MISO Cost Allocation Plan Wins OK on 3rd Round
The third time’s a charm for MISO getting FERC approval of its sweeping, cost-allocation overhaul for large economic transmission projects.
Entergy Beats Expectations with Strong Quarter
Entergy reported second-quarter earnings of $361 million ($1.79/share), bettering 2019’s second-quarter performance of $236 million ($1.22/share).
New MISO Sector Gets FERC OK — with a Catch
MISO won FERC approval to create an 11th stakeholder sector for hard-to-categorize members despite some misgivings about the equity of the new arrangement.
MISO Anticipates High Energy Prices at 50% Renewables
MISO reiterated it can likely reliably operate the grid with a 50% renewable energy mix but warned certain variables could send energy prices soaring.
Consultant Tells MISO Microcities are Wave of the Future
If one business consultant’s vision proves correct, MISO stakeholders learned, future neighborhoods will be self-contained developments with their own power sources.
MISO Members Make 1st Rules on Sectors
The MISO Advisory Committee adopted the first set of standards for creating and joining stakeholder sectors and discussed the coordination of transmission planning.
FERC OKs Negotiated Rates for Merchant Tx Line
FERC approved SOO Green’s request to charge negotiated rates on its 2,100-MW transmission line that would deliver renewable energy from MISO to PJM.
ISO, RTO Officials Debate Role of Natural Gas Resources
A discussion on natural gas’ role in a clean-energy grid during NARUC's Summer Policy Summit revealed a divide between ISOs and RTOs.
OMS Continues to Press for MISO Dynamic Line Ratings
The Organization of MISO States continues to signal its grid operator that regulators are ready for dynamic transmission line ratings in the footprint.
FERC OKs COVID-19 Waiver for MISO LMRs
FERC approved MISO’s request for a one-time waiver giving market participants the opportunity to replace load-modifying resources affected by the pandemic.

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