PJM stakeholders squared off at a technical conference ordered by FERC, which said the use of the DFAX method might be unjust and unreasonable.

Reducing SPP’s current 13.6% reserve margin to 12% could cut required capacity by about 1,000 MW, saving $86 million annually and $1.3 billion over 40 years.

RTOs and ISOs will take part in 15 research and development projects awarded almost $38 million in funding by the Energy Department.

This week's company briefs include news on FirstEnergy, Dominion, Apex Clean Energy, Duke Energy, Exelon, Westar Energy, AEP and PPL.

The MISO Reliability Subcommittee discussed frequency response and a rather uneventful November and December at its Jan. 14 meeting.

ERCOT's report indicated the system consumed 347,522,945 MWh of electricity last year, nearly 7.5 million MWh more than in 2014.

This week's state briefs include news on Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota and Ohio.

The Organization of MISO States board approved its 2016 Strategic Initiative, calling for the RTO to focus on issues including resource adequacy.

With several projects being considered, MISO Energy is beginning a look at rule changes needed to accommodate energy storage.

Exelon has joined the opposition to FirstEnergy's attempts to win guaranteed payments for its Ohio power plants.