News briefs on FERC and the federal agencies that impact those doing business in the RTO footprints. This week we include the NRC, EPA, the Energy Department and Congress.
Hydro-Quebec is looking to expand its exports to its long-standing customers in the Northeast power markets, a Quebec spokeswoman told the Connecticut Power and Energy Society.
FERC said it is trying to craft the its role in administering a “safety valve” to ensure reliability is not threatened by the EPA's Clean Power Plan.
Gov. Terry Branstad last week shook up the Iowa Utilities Board after MidAmerican Energy officials met with him to complain about a recent board decision.
Clearing prices for the latest RGGI carbon dioxide allowances auction rose 4%, continuing a recent upward trend while the number of bidders declined.
Maxim Power says market manipulation allegations by FERC are an attempt to gain leverage for a settlement of charges from subsequent, unrelated cases.
FERC should reject PSE&G's claim that PJM erred in its solicitation of a stability fix for Artificial Island, the RTO said.
News briefs from the states within the footprint of RTOs. This week we include Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Eversource will sell its New Hampshire plants to satisfy regulators’ divestiture demands and resolve a long-standing dispute over the cost of pollution controls.
A week after a Michigan lawmaker introduced a bill that would end electric deregulation, Gov. Rick Snyder unveiled an energy plan of his own that would continue the state’s limited customer choice.
