It’s been 15 years since FERC approved MISO as an RTO and, like a teenager, MISO is experiencing a growth spurt.

A summary of issues discussed by the MISO Planning Advisory Committee on Dec. 16, 2015, including Business Practices Manual changes.

ALLETE won FERC approval last week for rate incentives on the Great Northern Transmission Line between Manitoba and Minnesota.

The PJM board approved construction of seven transmission projects proposed in response to FERC Order 1000 competitive solicitations.

A summary of issues discussed by the ISO-NE Planning Advisory Committee on Dec. 14, 2015, including the benfits of wind power.

The NYPSC declared a public policy need for $1.2 billion in transmission upgrades and recommended finalists to make competitive bids to NYISO.

The decision means the licensing process for the 192-mile Northern Pass transmission line can continue.

The threshold was identified as an obstacle to transmission projects that could ease constraints along the PJM-MISO seam.

The SPP board also approved a 2-cent cut in its administrative fee and discussed its proposed response to the Clean Power Plan.

A roundup of news from the MISO Board of Directors meeting on Dec. 10, 2015.