March 2019

NERC Conference Ponders the Human Element to Reliability
NERC offered lessons from firefighters, psychologists and the airline industry at its eighth annual Human Performance Conference.
Expanded MRO Winds down SPP RE Transition Period
The Midwest Reliability Organization Board of Directors reviewed the transition of former SPP Regional Entity members to MRO.
PNM’s Bid to Join Western EIM Gets Approved in Part
The New Mexico PRC granted two approvals PNM requested to join CAISO’s Western Energy Imbalance Market, but denied one concession the utility deemed key.
PJM Files Energy Price Formation Plan
PJM filed its energy price formation proposal with FERC after a yearlong discussion with stakeholders produced no consensus.
Analysis Group Presents NYISO Carbon Pricing Study Plan
Stakeholders expressed some skepticism as the Analysis Group revealed the outline of a new study to provide insights into pricing carbon in NYISO’s markets.
Ex-Fire Chief Shares 9/11 Lessons at NERC Conference
The ballroom at NERC’s Human Performance Conference was pin-drop quiet as Joseph W. Pfeifer recounted his experience leading firefighters into the World Trade Center on 9/11.
MISO Contemplates DER Effect, Possible Rules
MISO may have to contend with security concerns and the phaseout of the vertically integrated utility model as it strives to manage a grid with more DERs.
NERC Conference Ponders the Human Element to Reliability
NERC offered lessons from firefighters, psychologists and the airline industry at its eighth annual Human Performance Conference, which attracted more than 400 attendees from 180 organizations.
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Ex Fire Chief Shares 9/11 Lessons at NERC Conference
The ballroom at NERC’s Human Performance Conference was pin-drop quiet as Joseph W. Pfeifer recounted his experience leading firefighters into the World Trade Center on 9/11.
CAISO Board OKs Market Power Mitigation Remedy
CAISO’s Board unanimously approved a proposal to address concerns that the ISO’s market power mitigation rules disincentivize participation in the EIM.

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