Public Policy

MISO
FERC Rules Costs of Mich. Coal Plant Extension Can be Split Among 11 States
FERC said MISO should spread the costs of keeping a Michigan coal plant running past its retirement date over the RTO’s entire Midwest region.
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BPA Preparing to Deliver Power Under New Multiyear Contracts
BPA will begin to issue long-term contract offers under its Provider of Choice policy after finalizing the set of policies and decisions that will guide the 20-year contracts. 
Duke Energy
Duke Energy Says Combining Carolina Utilities Would Save Billions
Duke Energy has asked state and federal regulators to combine its two electric utilities that serve the Carolinas in a move it said would result in billions of dollars of customer savings.
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MISO States Split on FERC Complaint to Unwind $22B Long-range Tx Plan
Members of the Organization of MISO States are divided on whether the organization should register comments in a FERC complaint that could fundamentally change the way MISO can plan its long-view transmission.
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New York PSC Denies NYPA’s Clean Path Transmission Priority Status
The New York Public Service Commission denied the New York Power Authority’s petition to grant the Clean Path New York transmission project priority status.
Grid Strategies
New Report: Consumers Could Pay $3B More Annually if DOE Stay-open Orders Persist
A Grid Strategies report concludes that if the Department of Energy continues to supersede retirement decisions for fossil-fueled power plants, it could cost consumers an extra $3 billion annually in a little more than three years.
PJM
N.J. Puts on Hold Remaining Pieces of $1.07B OSW Transmission Project
The work was designed to help connect the New Jersey offshore wind projects to the grid.
FERC
Trump Officially Names Rosner, a Democratic Appointee, FERC Chair
Confirming earlier reports, President Trump has officially named a Democrat, David Rosner, as FERC chair.
Nexamp
Nexamp Complains of Unfair IC Cost Increases by National Grid
Community solar developer Nexamp filed a complaint against National Grid with the New York Public Service Commission accusing the utility of unfair price increases and violating state interconnection process agreements.
Invenergy
DOE Environmental Review of Grain Belt Express Devalues Line’s Carbon-cutting Ability
Drafted during a different presidential administration, the Grain Belt Express’ final environmental impact statement downplays the potential environmental benefits of the line.

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