MISO and SPP this week said they have tentatively settled on criteria and will begin developing a first set of smaller interregional transmission projects.

SPP is taking another crack at adding counterflow optimization to the congestion-hedging process following a late-August workshop.

MISO, its Monitor and members debated the best course to implementing ambient adjusted line ratings during a Sept. 15 Advisory Committee discussion.

MISO Board Week focused on the industry shift underway as the RTO plans to get more transmission lines strung to bring record amounts of new capacity online.

Employee churn has MISO tracking its highest-ever rate of resignations and executives debuting a headcount management report.

MISO presided over reliable operations at higher prices this summer, with its IMM displeased over how many units the RTO calls up to maintain reliability.

MISO’s 2022 Transmission Expansion Plan now clocks in at 384 new projects, totaling about $4.3 billion.

MISO has announced that it successfully opened its wholesale markets to electric storage resources in compliance with FERC Order 841.

MISO can establish a seasonal capacity auction and accreditation but cannot require a minimum capacity obligation, FERC ruled in a pair of orders.

Memphis Light, Gas & Water's leadership said that a long-term energy contract with TVA is a safer alternative than joining MISO and generating its own power.