PJM's Market Monitor would like to tell stakeholders the identifies of the handful of generators that received $350 million in uplift charges last year. But PJM officials said they are prevented from disclosing the names.
The coal industry lobby that sank Ron Binz’ FERC nomination will have a much harder time pinning the “war on coal” label on President Obama’s new choice, Norman Bay. But that doesn’t necessarily mean clear sailing.
FERC ordered PJM to provide more information in support of its proposed limits on capacity imports, as opponents said the proposal would unreasonably increase prices.
A proposed manual change on compensation for demand response prompted a protest from curtailment service provider Icetec Energy Services.
Acting FERC Chair Cheryl LaFleur said yesterday she’d like to keep the top job.
Stakeholders backed PJM’s proposal to eliminate speculation in capacity auctions, selecting it over four alternatives in a vote announced yesterday.
With its decision to cut its dividend, FirstEnergy acknowledged last week that its focus on its unregulated business was a losing strategy. Now the question is whether its renewed focus on regulated operations will improve the fortunes of the beleaguered company enough to regain Wall Street’s favor.
PJM will pay MISO $8.6 million to correct Market-to-Market accounting errors.
Our summary of the issues scheduled for votes at the PJM MRC on 01/30/14. Each item is listed by agenda number, description and projected time of discussion, followed by a summary of the issue and links to prior coverage.
News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Environmental Protection Agency.