FERC issued an Order to Show Cause seeking $29.8 million in fines from the Powhatan Fund, in a case that became the centerpiece of a debate over FERC enforcement policy during Commissioner Norman Bay’s confirmation process earlier this year.
The Senate Tuesday night confirmed Colette Honorable, President Obama’s pick to serve on FERC, unanimously by simple voice vote.
Power prices briefly spiked above $1,000/MWh on Long Island Wednesday due to a combination of cold weather and an unplanned transmission outage.
News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in the RTO footprints. This week we include the EIA, the NRC and the Energy Department.
PJM IMM Joe Bowring said the RTO should exclude generators from participating in drafting cost development guidelines that determine their compensation.
State officials filed a new complaint in their nearly two-year effort to force a reduction in the formula transmission rates for BGE and Pepco utilities.
News briefs from the states within the footprint of RTOs. This week we include Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
MISO's Board of Directors approved MTEP 14, a $2.5 billion package of 369 transmission projects, including the 500-kV Great Northern Transmission Line.
The MISO Advisory Committee sought stakeholder input on making the most of demand response, and whether the RTO should take any action on FERC Order 745.
FERC will hold four technical conferences next year to discuss the effects of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan on reliability and wholesale electricity markets.
