Not surprisingly, state regulators quickly made their concerns known about DOE's request for a new FERC rulemaking proceeding in order to “ensure efficient, timely and non-discriminatory load interconnections” for large loads, says columnist Peter Kelly-Detwiler.

MISO’s proposal to use a temporary “fast lane” in its interconnection queue to speed up necessary resource additions would give utility-owned generation preferential treatment, according to protesters’ comments filed with FERC.

FERC sided with supporters of the Southeast Energy Exchange Market after hearing arguments from opponents, saying the market does not qualify as a loose power pool.

A North American trade war was delayed for a month at least as Canada and Mexico struck deals with President Trump that delayed potential tariffs for a month.

FERC requested stakeholder arguments on whether SEEM should be considered a loose power pool under Order 888.

FERC is seeking comments on a proposal to prohibit including charges associated with reactive power in transmission rates.

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals remanded FERC’s approval of the Southeast Energy Exchange Market back to the commission for additional proceedings.

FERC approved an inquiry into how reactive power capability should be compensated in the face of changing conditions on the nation’s electricity grid.