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March 6, 2026

Transmission Operations

PJM
PJM MRC/MC Briefs: Aug. 20, 2025
PJM’s Markets and Reliability Committee endorsed by acclamation a PJM proposal to rework how the RTO determines whether a new generation point-of-interconnection falls under federal or state jurisdiction.
Yes Energy
PJM: Baltimore Load Shed Caused by Tx Equipment Failure
An Aug. 11 load-shedding event in Baltimore was caused by equipment failure at the Brandon Shores substation, causing all breakers to open and cutting the city off from a major transmission feeder.
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NYISO BIC Dissects Power Prices During June Heat Wave
NYISO shared a detailed analysis of New York’s late June heat wave, in which significant operating reserve shortages elevated energy prices.
Micron Technology
NYISO OC Approves SIS for Micron Fab Interconnection
The NYISO Operating Committee approved the system impact study for the second of Micron Technology’s semiconductor chip manufacturing centers.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy Says Combining Carolina Utilities Would Save Billions
Duke Energy has asked state and federal regulators to combine its two electric utilities that serve the Carolinas in a move it said would result in billions of dollars of customer savings.
London Economics International
WIRES Report Includes Survey on Industry’s Views of Advanced Tx Tech
WIRES Group released a report looking into advanced transmission technologies and how they can help cost-effectively expand the transmission grid.
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July Heat Wave Update, PJM OC Briefs: Aug. 7, 2025

PJM’s Kevin Hatch presented an update on how two heat waves between July 14-17 and 23-30 affected PJM operations, which involved multiple demand response deployments and emergency alerts and advisories.

Yes Energy
PJM Initiates Load Shed in Baltimore Region After Substation Disconnect
PJM initiated a load-shedding event in the Baltimore Gas and Electric region after the Brandon Shores substation went offline.
NYISO
NYISO Stakeholders Concerned About Lack of Data on Supplemental Commitments
Stakeholders requested the NYISO Market Monitoring Unit provide an explanation of the difficulties in obtaining data from the ISO and market participants on supplemental commitments after it presented its State of the Market report for the first quarter.
CAISO
WEIM Q2 Benefits Exceed $420M, as Total Tops $7.4B
CAISO’s Western Energy Imbalance Market provided participants with $422.44 million in economic benefits during the second quarter of 2025, up 15% compared with the same period year earlier despite no change in membership. 

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