November 2015

Developer Questions Need for PSEG Projects Without ‘Wheel’
A transmission developer asked PJM to determine if four projects in the PSE&G territory  are still necessary if Con Edison makes good on its threat to terminate the “PSEG wheel” to route power into New York City.
FERC Questions Fairness of Artificial Island Cost Allocation
FERC ruled that PJM's cost allocations for the Artificial Island and PSE&G transmission projects may not be just and reasonable, ordering a technical conference.
Connecticut Regulators Poised to OK Iberdrola Acquisition of UIL
Connecticut regulators released a draft decision approving Iberdrola USA’s $3 billion acquisition of UIL Holdings.
Ontario: Clean — and Expensive
As in New England, electricity prices in Ontario are relatively high, and that has prompted frequent interventions from government.
Ontario Grid Looks Like the Past — and the Future — of the US
About 650 industry participants gathered in Ontario for the APPrO's 27th Annual Canadian Power Conference & Networking Centre.
FERC Rebuffs MISO’s Push for Mandatory Capacity Auction
FERC last week reaffirmed its rejection of MISO’s proposal to institute a mandatory capacity market, denying rehearing of its 2012 order on the issue.
FERC Briefs – MISO
A summary of FERC orders approved at its open meeting last week related to MISO.
PJM Members Committee Briefs
A summary of measures approved by the PJM Members Committee on Nov. 19, 2015.
Cuomo: 50% Renewables by 2030, Keep Nukes Going
Nuclear power plant owners are welcoming reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants state regulators to mandate that half of the state’s energy come from renewable energy sources by 2030.
FERC Denies Consumer Reps’ Complaint, Upholds PJM’s Load Forecasting
FERC rejected a request by consumer advocates that it force PJM to update its 2015 peak load forecast using recent modeling enhancements to prevent over-procurement of resources in this year’s capacity auctions.

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