October 2015

NYPSC Denies Disclosure of Bidding Information
The NY PSC for the second time rejected a New York assemblyman’s attempt to force the disclosure of bidding information from the state’s generators.
DC PSC Reopens Exelon-PHI Merger Case
The D.C. PSC voted to reopen the Exelon-Pepco merger to consider a proposed settlement with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration, with closing briefs due Dec. 18.
Generator Records Ruling Expected This Week
Last-minute legal maneuvering has delayed by a week a New York Public Service Commission decision on a lawmaker’s request for release of generators’ pricing information.
Talen to Sell Crane, Gets FERC OK on Deals
Talen Energy last week announced plans to sell the Charles P. Crane generating station, a 399-MW coal-fired plant in Baltimore, to an affiliate of Avenue Capital Group, a global alternative investment firm.
NextEra Appeals FERC Ruling on Ameren Upgrade Costs
NextEra Energy asked the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn two FERC orders in a generator interconnection dispute with Ameren Illinois.
Entergy may Announce FitzPatrick’s Fate this Week
Entergy is expected to announce this week whether it will keep operating the James A. FitzPatrick nuclear plant near Syracuse.
SPP Seeks Waiver on Panel; Sets New Wind Records
SPP asked FERC to waive Tariff provisions concerning members of an industry expert panel, while the RTO's balancing authority set new wind records.
PJM Markets and Reliability Members Committees Briefs
A summary of measures approved by the PJM Markets and Reliability and Members Committees on Oct. 27, 2015.
State Briefs
This week's state briefs include news on Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
MISO System Planning Committee Briefs
The MISO System Planning Committee reviewed the RTO's 2015 Transmission Expansion Plan and resource adequacy.

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