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April 6, 2026

Transmission Planning

NYISO Supports TO Exemptions to BSM Rules
NYISO last week asked FERC to exempt competitive transmission, including the Champlain Hudson project, from the ISO’s buyer-side mitigation rules.
Tx Plan to Open NY Choke Points Without New ROWs
New York utilities have proposed a revised transmission plan that would relieve congestion in the Hudson Valley without obtaining new rights of way.
MISO Seeks FERC Review on ‘Hurdle Rate’ for SPP Seam
MISO has asked FERC for a rehearing of its order requiring the RTO to modify the way it calculates the hurdle rate for determining whether to allow power flows between its north and south regions.
Further Study Delays PJM’s Artificial Island Decision
PJM planners won’t be ready after all to recommend a stability fix for Artificial Island in time for the Board of Managers’ regular meeting in February.
PJM, TOs Respond to Deficiency Notice on Multi-Driver Projects
PJM and its Transmission Owners filed a response to address what FERC deemed deficiencies in their plan to integrate multi-driver projects into the RTEP.
New York PSC Orders Study, Conference on Transmission Congestion
The New York PSC ordered a study and technical conference to identify fixes for persistent transmission congestion along the Mohawk and Hudson Valley corridors.
FERC Begins ‘Next Step’ on Order 1000: Interregional Filings
FERC is starting the process of arbitrating interregional Order 1000 compliance filings, beginning last week with PJM and MISO.
FERC Remains Split Over ROE Rate for RITELine Transmission Project
FERC upheld its 2011 rate order for the RITELine transmission project over the opposition of Commissioner Philip Moeller, who opposed the panel’s decision to reduce an incentive adder for risks.
Artificial Island Finalists Face Off in Tense Meeting
Four companies vying for a contract to address stability problems at Artificial Island squared off in a tense TEAC meeting before an unexpected crowd.
Hydro, Natural Gas Interconnections Increase in MTEP 14
MISO's Board of Directors approved MTEP 14, a $2.5 billion package of 369 transmission projects, including the 500-kV Great Northern Transmission Line.

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