February 1, 2025

Energy Market

Report Outlines NEPOOL ‘Pathways’ to a Future Grid
A new report explores ways for New England to overcome the growing conflicts between states’ clean energy goals and ISO-NE's wholesale markets.
MISO Questions VOLL Pricing During Abnormal Events
After Hurricane Laura’s landfall, MISO is questioning whether its value-of-lost load should be used to price energy during extraordinary weather events.
NEPOOL Participants Committee Briefs: Jan. 7, 2021
With four vacancies coming in the next two years, ISO-NE board Chair Kathleen Abernathy briefed NEPOOL on the RTO’s “roadmap” for future appointments.
Hairston Appointed BPA Administrator
BPA acting administrator and CEO John Hairston will officially assume the top job at the federal power marketing agency, the DOE said.
FERC Fines Algonquin Plant $1M for Bungled Offers
FERC approved a penalty of $1 million against Algonquin Power’s Windsor Locks plant for mishandling generators when offering into the ISO-NE markets.
MISO Holds 1st DER Task Force Meeting
Stakeholders asked MISO for simpler interconnection studies during the inaugural meeting of The Distributed Energy Resources Task Force.
ERCOT Takes a Shine to Solar Energy
With almost 31 GW of wind capacity, Texas has more wind resources than any other state and is on track to stake out similar leadership in solar energy.
2020 a Year of Challenges for SPP, Sugg
Last year SPP's Board of Directors appointed Barbara Sugg as CEO, and she wasted little time implementing her vision for the RTO.
CAISO to Focus on Resource Adequacy in 2021
CAISO’s top priority in 2021 will be making sure there is enough generating capacity for summer after last year’s shortfalls.
Texas Public Utility Commission Briefs: Dec. 17, 2020
The Texas PUC revisited ERCOT market repricing issues, named COO Thomas Gleeson executive director and doled out $307,500 in administrative penalties.

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