A summary of the issues scheduled for votes at the PJM MRC and MC on 01/22/15. 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.

Illinois legislative leaders haven’t decided on their next move following a report that offered options for aiding the finances of Exelon Nuclear's power plants.

FERC will accept comments until Feb. 19 on price formation in RTO and ISO energy and ancillary services markets.

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.

A summary of measures approved by the SPP Markets & Operations Policy Committee at its quarterly meeting Jan. 12-13.

Massachusetts needs additional natural gas pipeline capacity to avoid severe energy shortages in the next few decades, a study concluded.

NYISO is reorganizing its leadership team in preparation for CEO Stephen Whitley’s plan to retire next year.

FERC granted PJM’s request to increase the cost-based energy offer cap to $1,800/MWh through March.

FERC yesterday asked the Supreme Court to overturn an appellate court ruling voiding its authority to demand response in RTOs, a day after PJM filed a contingency plan for including DR in its upcoming capacity auction.

The NJ BPU staff recommended OK of Exelon’s acquisition of Pepco in a deal that would give Atlantic City Electric customers $62 million in rate credits.