For MISO, 2017 will likely be filled with capacity auction changes, cost allocation debates, an updated interconnection queue and transmission studies.

SPP and its stakeholders enter 2017 seeking ways to integrate massive amounts of wind power into the RTO’s interconnection queue.

New England policymakers hope to reach agreement in 2017 on revised market rules to accommodate state clean energy policies.

A summary of measures approved by the PJM Markets and Reliability Committee on Dec 22.

MISO has selected LS Power unit Republic Transmission to build the RTO’s first competitive transmission project, the Duff-Coleman 345kV line.

The PJM PC discussed the timeline for reviewing tie-line requests and project-selection guidelines while TEAC discussed the definition of "immediate need."

Southwest Power Pool and MISO continue to study seven potential joint transmission projects across their seam. Next: developing the 2017 joint study.

MISO told its Planning Subcommittee that it and PJM are not optimistic that they can use common assumptions in their interregional transmission planning.

After seven years as MISO Planning Advisory Committee chairman, "PAC MAN" Bob McKee has announced he will not seek re-election.

FERC on Thursday proposed changes to its pro forma large generator interconnection rules intended to increase certainty and transparency for new resources.