February 2021

MISO Begins Cold Snap Examination
MISO is still collecting data and reviewing the actions it took during a massive cold spell that gripped most of the U.S. in mid-February.
CenterPoint, OGE Look to Exit Enable
CenterPoint and OGE said Energy Transfer’s acquisition of Enable Midstream will allow them to focus on moving to a fully regulated utility business model.
NYISO Looks to Enhance ICAP Market Design
NYISO wants to align studies for setting statewide installed reserve margin with those setting locational minimum installed capacity requirements.
NYISO Management Committee Briefs: Feb. 24, 2021
NYISO said it looks forward to a more supportive political environment at the federal level & touted high customer satisfaction ratings in a recent survey.
PSEG Presses for Higher Nuke Subsidies
PSEG used the company’s earnings call to lobby for increased nuclear subsidies and said it expects to sell its non-nuclear generation by the end of 2021.
UPDATED: Texas Lawmakers Dig into Power Outages
Texas lawmakers took their shots at ERCOT as they tried to grasp the complexities of a system that failed during an “unprecedented weather event.”
Texas Grid Troubles Inform NY Strategic Planning
New York agencies are monitoring the aftermath of Texas' power outages to determine if the state should take any actions to maintain a resilient grid.
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Mass. EV Subsidy ‘Isn’t Enough,’ Energy Office Says
Mass. will have to consider what low- and moderate-income households can afford in the electric vehicle transition if it plans to meet its 2035 EV targets.
Pa. Seeking to Boost EV Sales
Pennsylvania is making a push to promote the purchase and driving of electric vehicles through new regulations, grants and promotional programs.
Hawaii Bill to Fund Small Landowner Carbon Efforts
Hawaii's legislature is considering a bill to make carbon-offsetting projects affordable for small landowners.

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