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TVA
Stakeholder Forum: Rubber Stamp? Has the NRC Lost Its Independence?
The pace of undermining the statutory authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to serve as the cornerstone of nuclear safety is accelerating, says Stephen A. Smith.
PJM
PJM MRC/MC Preview: July 23, 2025
PJM will present its recommended forecast pool requirement and installed reserve margin for endorsement by the Markets and Reliability and Members committees.
IESO
Canadian Utilities Push Action on Net-zero Goals, Tax Credits
Canada’s utilities are encouraged by the country’s new government but say legislation to fast-track high-priority infrastructure projects doesn't address needs for permitting reform and more flexible clean energy targets and investment tax credits.
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WRAP Task Force Explores Optimization Under Day-ahead Markets
A new task force will examine how the WPP’s WRAP can continue to operate efficiently under the new multimarket environment emerging in the West.
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Retiring ISO-NE CEO van Welie Reflects on 25 Years at the RTO

Retiring ISO-NE CEO Gordon van Welie discussed the changes he helped oversee during his time at the RTO, including the rise of gas generation and major investments in transmission infrastructure.

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SPP ‘Blazes Trail’ with Consolidated Planning Process
SPP stakeholders unanimously approved a tariff change that replaces current planning processes with an integrated three-year cycle composed of long-term and annual studies.
ISO-NE
NEPOOL Reliability/Transmission Committee Briefs: July 15-16, 2025
ISO-NE’s regional network service rate is set to decrease by about 1% in 2026, dropping from $185.28/kW-year in 2025 to $183.71/kW-year in 2026.
NYSERDA
NY Steps Back from OSW, Halts Offshore Tx Planning Process
The PSC shut down the process to build an underwater transmission network to bring electricity to shore from the hundreds of wind turbines the state hopes to see spinning off its coastline. 
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SPP Adds OG&E’s Shuart to External Affairs Leadership
SPP has added OG&E's Emily Shuart to its staff as it bolstered its external affairs group in the face of massive industry changes.
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CAISO Suggests CPUC Consider New Procurement Order for 2028

CAISO is asking the California Public Utilities Commission to consider issuing a new procurement order to meet the region’s electricity reliability needs from 2028-2032, citing significant forecasted load growth in those years.


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