PJM Markets and Reliability Committee (MRC)

FMU Proposal Falls Short
Generation owners last week helped kill a joint proposal from PJM and the IMM to reduce payments to frequently mitigated units (FMUs).
Members Narrow Scope of FTR Task Force
Members narrowed the scope of a task force created to improve funding of FTR, agreeing to eliminate consideration of balancing congestion.
PJM MRC/MC Round-Up
Our summary of issues discussed and voted on at the PJM MRC and MC on Thursday, 6/26/14 with no surprises or lengthy debate.
PJM to Seek Smaller Black Start Changes
PJM will attempt to win approval for limited changes to the compensation rules for black start units and a plan for selecting “backstop” resources for regions that fail to secure service through competitive solicitations.
MRC/MC Preview
Our summary of the issues scheduled for votes at the PJM MRC and MC on 06/26/14. Each item is listed by agenda number, description and projected time of discussion, followed by a summary of the issue and links to prior coverage.
‘Clean’ Energy Portfolios Could Save Nukes, FERC tells NRC
“Clean” energy portfolio standards may be a way for states to provide financial support for ailing nuclear plants, FERC officials told the NRC last week.
PJM Backs Duke’s $9.8M ‘Stranded Gas’ Claim
PJM told FERC last week it should allow a Duke Energy peaking plant to recover $9.8 million it spent on expensive natural gas it was unable to burn in January.
DR’s Future Unclear Following Court Ruling
Questions multiplied faster than answers last week following an appellate court ruling that threw out FERC's jurisdiction over demand response (DR) compensation.
Stakeholders Look to Expedite Auction-Specific Transactions
PJM stakeholders agreed to consider ways to make it easier for banks to purchase capacity providers’ revenue streams.
PJM Reserve Proposal Gets OK for Trial Run
PJM won approval of its short-term plan for capturing reserve costs in energy prices after agreeing to a sunset provision that won over load representatives.

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