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April 13, 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. 
Indiana Senate Moves to End Retail Net Metering
The Indiana Senate approved a controversial bill that would phase out the state’s retail net metering program, moving it to the House.
Great Plains Asks Missouri PSC’s OK on Westar Deal
Great Plains Energy complied with Missouri regulators' order that it seek their approval on its proposed acquisition of Westar Energy.
MISO Advisory Committee Briefs
Stakeholders continued discussions on MISO’s pseudo-tie approval process, even after narrowly approving more stringent requirements in December.
MISO Steering Committee Briefs
The MISO Steering Committee met via teleconference on Feb. 22nd and discussed proposed changes to the RTO's alternative dispute resolution process.
FERC Accepts MISO Bylaw Changes
FERC has accepted MISO’s plan to pare down pre- and post-service restrictions on its directors as part of a package of bylaw changes.
Lower Energy Prices, Load for MISO in January
Mild temperatures and inexpensive natural gas resulted in a slight load decrease and lower energy prices in MISO in January.
Panel Shares Successes, Challenges in Diversity Session
Six panelists shared their stories during a discussion convened by MISO on increasing diversity in the energy industry.
MISO Won’t Seek Rehearing on Auction Redesign
MISO notified stakeholders of the decision by letter, explaining that it was influenced by improved planning efforts in the states and FERC's current limbo.
MISO Board Hears Updates on Queue Rules, Tx Project Monitoring
MISO briefed the System Planning Committee on next steps for the Duff-Coleman transmission project and the new generator interconnection queue rules.
Big Spending, Shrinking Coal Fleet in NiSource’s Future
NiSource is holding firm to its plan to retire half of its coal generation by 2023 while increasing infrastructure spending from already record levels.

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