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April 3, 2026

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NYISO
A Cautionary Tale on Forecasts
Gaming by different stakeholders can present regulators with biased forecasts, which would require special regulatory-staff expertise to uncover, warns energy consultant Kenneth W. Costello.
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Renewable Portfolio Standards Not Boosting Electric Rates, MIT Study Finds
A new MIT study posits that while retail electric rates are higher in states that have renewable portfolio standards, the standards are not to blame.
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Northwest Lawmakers Explore Building Transmission Without BPA’s Help
Oregon and Washington lawmakers are exploring ways to build new transmission independent of the Bonneville Power Administration.
Wood Mackenzie
SEIA, WoodMac Chart Whiplash in U.S. Solar Industry
Nearly 40% fewer U.S. solar power projects reached completion in the fourth quarter than in the third quarter as developers pivoted to start new projects in time to qualify for tax credits.
Venture Global LNG
EIA Expects No Impact on Domestic Natural Gas Prices from Iran Conflict
The war in Iran is not expected to lead to higher domestic natural gas prices in part because higher oil prices tied to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz mean more oil production and related gas supply from the Permian Basin, the EIA said.
Motor City Electric Utilities
MISO’s 3rd Expedited Queue: 8 GW of Gas and Batteries
MISO announced a third, 8-GW cycle of generation projects to enter its fast-tracked interconnection process, its largest cluster yet.
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Questions Raised over Ratepayer Protection Pledge
Figures in the energy industry are casting doubt on the White House’s proposal to shield ratepayers from the costs of interconnecting large loads, saying it ignores the jurisdictional responsibility between regulatory authorities.
Microsoft
Searchlight Report Calls for Infrastructure Fund for Data Center Development
A new report argues for an infrastructure fund to entice data center developers to commit to modernizing the grid as they invest in upgrades required by their new demand.
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2025/26 Most Expensive Winter in History of ISO-NE Markets
The winter of 2025/26 was the most expensive winter in the history of ISO-NE’s wholesale markets, driven by the lowest average temperatures in 20 years.
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler
Energy Secretary, Congressman Call for Restart of N.Y. Nuclear Plant
No specifics are being offered, and the site’s owner indicates significant financial and political support must be established before such a restart of Indian Point could be considered.

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