Public Policy

Alison Williams, B Strategic Solutions
Stakeholder Forum: PJM Is Flailing, but There’s a Solution
Everyone knows we need more electricity, and it’s painfully clear PJM is not capable of responding to increased demand, say energy consultants Brad Viator and Alison Williams.
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MISO Revising Transmission Futures After Repeal of Tax Credits
The federal government’s rollback of incentives for renewable energy has thrown a wrench into MISO’s work to develop four new transmission planning scenarios. 
Vineyard Wind
Tax Credit Phaseout Threatens Projects, Jobs in New England
The expedited phaseout of federal tax incentives for renewables threatens projects and jobs across the clean energy industry in New England.
PJM
FERC-State Collaborative Examines RTO/ISO Governance Issues
FERC and state regulators examined issues around ISO/RTO governance during a meeting of the Federal-State Current Issues Collaborative in Boston, with members from PJM pushing for the biggest changes.
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PJM Stakeholders Support Sub-annual Capacity Issue Charge
The PJM MRC endorsed an issue charge to hire a consultant to investigate the pros and cons of a sub-annual capacity market and what designs stakeholders feel would be feasible.
New York Governor's Office
New York Issues 1st RFP for Energy Storage
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the first of three solicitations for bulk energy storage as part of the state’s goal of deploying 6 GW by 2030.
Consumers Energy
Opponents Take DOE to Court over J.H. Campbell Retirement Delay
After DOE ignored their rehearing requests, opponents of its Federal Power Act order keeping the J.H. Campbell plant have appealed the issue to the courts.
Shutterstock
CPUC OKs New PG&E Rule to Speed Tx Connections for AI Data Centers, Others
The California PUC partially approved a new rule that will make it easier for AI data centers and other large customers such as EV charging stations to complete transmission connection projects in PG&E's territory.
IESO
IESO Seeks to Fill Growing Regulation Needs
IESO will seek to fill its growing need for regulation services through competitive bids but will resort to bilateral procurements if there is insufficient interest.
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State Governors Seeking Ability to Nominate 2 Members to PJM Board
PJM member states are seeking the ability to nominate two candidates to the RTO’s board as they grow increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with the affordability and reliability of the grid.

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