January 2018

IPPNY Unveils New Look, 2018 Priorities
The Independent Power Producers of New York rang in the new year with a barbecue, a list of priorities, and a new logo.
NRC
Tax Breaks Spur Dominion Deleveraging
During an earnings call, Dominion Energy CEO Thomas Farrell expressed confidence that his company’s lobbying in Connecticut and Virginia are track to benefit the company.
Michigan Building Trades Council
Solar Developer Contests Michigan PURPA Freeze
A solar developer is attempting to block a Michigan utility giant’s effort to halt its energy purchases under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act for the next 10 years.
Traders Seek Clarity in FERC Enforcement Under New Regime
FERC’s enforcement policy is unlikely to shift significantly despite the arrival of four new commissioners, a panel of present and former FERC staffers said. But some think the commission should provide more clarity in defining violations.
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ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee Briefs: Jan. 25, 2018
ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee asked its Wholesale Market Subcommittee to determine what went wrong during two recent market events.
PJM
PJM MRC/MC Briefs: Jan. 25, 2018
Stakeholders at the Markets and Reliability Committee meeting declined to endorse any proposals to revise PJM’s capacity model.
NJ Senate Ushers in Revamped Nuclear Bailout Bill
New Jersey Democrats introduced a reworked version of a nuclear bail-out bill that didn’t come to a vote in the state legislature’s recent lame-duck session.
LaFleur Offers Views on SPP-Mountain West Integration
FERC Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur visited the Colorado Public Utilities Commission and discuss the Mountain West Transmission Group’s desire to join SPP.
Cypress Creek Renewables
Montana PSC Racks up 2nd Lawsuit over PURPA Rates
Cypress Creek Renewables filed suit in U.S. District Court alleging that the Montana Public Service Commission violated PURPA.
Deepwater Wind
NY Offshore Wind Plan Faces Tx Challenge
A new plan released by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority details how the state plans to develop 2,400 MW of offshore wind by 2030.

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