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El Paso Electric
El Paso Electric Finds Solar Procurement Solution After Tariff Hikes

El Paso Electric again is seeking regulatory approval for its New Mexico renewable energy plan after resolving tariff-related cost uncertainty of a solar-plus-storage procurement proposed in the plan.

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‘Frustrated’ CDWR Requests CAISO Reconsider Tx Access Charge Proposal
The California Department of Water Resources and other parties have asked CAISO to restart a transmission access charge initiative that was put on hold in 2018 due to the development of the ISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market.
New Jersey Energy Master Plan
Departing N.J. Governor Touts Clean Energy to Solve State Power Woes
New Jersey should continue to pursue a strategy of heavy reliance on clean energy to head off the state’s looming energy shortage, with no increase in natural gas generation, says outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy.
NRDC
PJM’s Board Must Protect the Grid
Load growth beyond PJM’s ability to serve is a clear and present danger to the reliability of the grid and the functioning of PJM’s markets, says the NRDC.
Amazon
FERC Approves PECO-Amazon Transmission Agreement for Pa. Data Center
FERC approved a transmission security agreement between PECO Energy and Amazon for a data center planned in Falls Township, Pa.
Dominion Energy
Virginia SCC Approves Rate Increase, New Large Customer Class for Dominion
The Virginia SCC approved a smaller rate request than Dominion Energy asked for, but it also approved its plan to set up a new rate class for large customers and new natural gas units to meet rising demand.
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Oregon PUC Votes to Waive RA Penalties for Independent Suppliers
Citing developments within WPP’s Western Resource Adequacy Program, the Oregon Public Utilities Commission waived penalties for independent power suppliers participating in the state’s alternative RA program.
Ameren Illinois
FERC Declines to Decide Possible Ameren Bypass of MISO Tx Competition
FERC dismissed Ameren’s bid to gain exclusive rights to build nearly $2 billion of MISO regional transmission projects in the state free of competitors.
Ameren Missouri
Mo. PSC Adds Consumer Protections to Ameren Large Load Rate Plan
The Missouri PSC unanimously approved a settlement agreement on rates for Ameren’s large load customers that insulates ratepayers from most costs associated with supplying data centers’ electricity needs.
Constellation
Energy Secretary Wright Issues 3rd Order Keeping Eddystone Open
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has issued the third order keeping the Eddystone plant in Pennsylvania running after it had been ready to retire in May 2025.

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