January 2019

PJM: FERC Order Could Boost GreenHat Default by $300M
The cost of GreenHat Energy’s default could rise by $250-$300 million if PJM is forced to unwind settlements of the financial transmission rights portfolio.
LaFleur Announces Departure from FERC
FERC Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur announced she was “no longer seeking” a third term and would leave the commission by the end of the year.
NERC Issues $10M Fine for Security Lapses
NERC has recommended a $10 million fine on an unidentified utility for repeated violations of critical infrastructure protection reliability standards over more than three years.
FERC Orders PJM to Unwind GreenHat Settlements
PJM must unwind five months of settlements for GreenHat Energy financial transmission rights that should have been liquidated sooner, FERC ruled.
Cold Snap Halts DER Talk as MISO Calls Max Gen Event
A dangerous cold snap spurred a maximum generation event and knocked out power to MISO’s Carmel, Ind., offices on Wednesday.
FERC Clarifies ISO-NE Generator Delist Bid Rights
FERC clarified a capacity supplier’s retirement bid can enter ISO-NE’s Forward Capacity Auction if the supplier demonstrates the bid is just and reasonable.
FERC Rejects NEPOOL Press Membership Ban
FERC rejected NEPOOL’s attempt to bar members of the press from membership, but left intact — for now, at least — rules barring reporting on proceedings.
PG&E Wants to Undo Contracts, Revamp Biz in Bankruptcy
PG&E confirmed they hope to rescind costly power purchase agreements and reform its obsolescent business model during bankruptcy.
SPP Regional State Committee Briefs: Jan. 28, 2019
An SPP group has been unable to reach a consensus on possible revisions to cost-allocation rules for wind-rich areas and may table their year-long review.
FERC Claims Authority over PG&E Contracts in Bankruptcy
FERC said it shares authority with the federal court over any power purchase agreements Pacific Gas and Electric seeks to modify as part of its bankruptcy.

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