Some coal-fired power plants at risk of retirement under the EPA’s carbon emission rule could survive thanks to renewable energy, according to a PJM study.

SPP is seeking FERC approval for a revised Tariff that the RTO says will more accurately screen generators for market power abuses.

News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in the RTO footprints. This week we include the Energy Department, the Surface Transportation Board and the BOEM.

A round-up of news from the PJM Market Implementation Committeee on Jan. 8, 2015.

FERC approved rule changes allowing ISO-NE grid operators to fully integrate demand response into their wholesale markets.

PJM generation owners conducted winter preparation tests of 156 infrequently used power plants between Dec. 5 and Jan. 2.

PJM will seek stakeholders’ input on ways to encourage interconnection customers to file their requests earlier, officials told the Planning Committee.

Duke plans to make its first substantial purchase of solar power in Indiana, giving customers the option to buy “locally sourced” solar energy credits.

News briefs on companies doing business with RTOs. This week we include Duke, FirstEnergy, Dominion, Entergy, MDU Resources, Minwind Energy and NextEra.

Negotiations that could determine the future of the R.E. Ginna nuclear plant in upstate New York are set to conclude this week.