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Avangrid is facing increasing scrutiny from regulators following allegations that the company purchased millions in unnecessary equipment to boost profits.
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FERC approved settlements between WECC, Southern California Edison and Black Hills Power for violations of NERC reliability standards.
A new study says operating PG&E's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant beyond its scheduled 2025 retirement would cut costs, cut emissions and bolster reliability.
FERC accepted the ERO Enterprise's 2022 Business Plans and Budgets, reflecting planned increases in spending by NERC and the regional entities.
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FERC approved a $265,000 settlement between WECC and the Public Service Company of New Mexico for violations of NERC's reliability standards.
FERC will not review WECC's $2.2 million penalty against PG&E for violations of NERC reliability standards, along with several other settlements by the RE.
SPP says that consolidating its transmission planning processes would save $9 million annually and produce a more holistic view of its transmission needs.
With COVID-19 cases rising in Utah, WECC will postpone plans to bring more staff back into its offices, resume in-person meetings, CEO Melanie Frye said.
WECC’s board approved a proposal to reorganize the regional entity’s stakeholder group structure, marking the conclusion of a year-long effort.
The Northwest Power Pool will have to restructure its governance to obtain FERC approval for its proposed resource adequacy program, representatives said.
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