The panels at the Organization of PJM States (OPSI) 2017 annual meeting discussed the effects of cheap natural gas on the markets and state politics.

NYISO stakeholders offered broad support for incorporating a $40/ton carbon charge into the ISO’s markets at a special public hearing.

Kevin McIntyre brought little comfort to Republican senators seeking assurances that the commission would look into shoring up uneconomic coal plants.

A $40/ton carbon emissions charge in NY state would have “a relatively small impact” on customer costs, according to an analysis released by NYISO.

NRG Energy CEO Mauricio Gutierrez said he is optimistic that courts will find that the zero-emission credits being issued to nuclear generators are harmful.

Exelon said they will press PJM to enact changes boosting off-peak prices and are confident nuclear plants in New York and Illinois will survive challenges.

Tony Clark’s term as FERC commissioner ended nine months ago, but he hasn’t stopped thinking about the issues that animated him during his four-year tenure.

FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones said that he thinks the “country is heading for a disaster” because of its over-reliance on natural gas for generating power.

A federal judge dismissed challenges to Illinois’ zero-emission credit program, saying the plaintiffs lacked standing.

Illinois and New York state officials filed briefs citing a recent 2nd Circuit decision in defense of their zero-emission credits for nuclear plants.