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Future of Power Markets Discussed at Aurora Energy Conference
The Inflation Reduction Act and other policies have made the U.S. into one of the most attractive places to invest in clean energy, but completing the energy transition will require additional advances, according to panelists at the Aurora Energy Transition Forum.
NYISO
NYISO Monitor Highlights Gap Between Planning, Market Requirements
NYISO's transmission planning requirements result in a need for more capacity than is required in the ISO’s market rules, according to Potomac Economics, the Market Monitoring Unit.
Admin Monitor
Texas Public Utility Commission Briefs: Oct. 24, 2024
The Texas Public Utility Commission has postponed action on Oncor Electric Delivery’s resiliency plan, the first from a state utility under new legislation.
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PJM, Monitor Seek Contract Resolution by End of Nov.
The PJM Board of Managers and Monitoring Analytics are seeking a resolution by the end of next month to negotiations on the company’s contract to serve as Independent Market Monitor.
ACEG
ACEG Report Checks in on Regional Planning After Order 1920
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid released an update to its transmission planning report card. It includes recent policy changes from transmission planning regions, including Order 1920 compliance efforts.
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Outgoing MISO President Moeller Puts out Call for More Humanity in Industry

As he prepares to exit MISO, President and longtime employee Clair Moeller delivered parting advice, telling industry players to remember the human aspect in energy.

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Pathways Backers Express Confidence on Calif. Legislation
Key backers of the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative told state energy officials they’re confident California lawmakers next year will pass a bill needed to relax state oversight on CAISO’s markets and establish the "RO" envisioned by the initiative.
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AEP Ohio Proposes Revised Data Center Tariff
AEP Ohio submitted a settlement agreement that would provide a buffer on the cost risks of building infrastructure to serve future data centers that may not use as much electricity as they initially propose.
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Customer Benefits Must Drive Market Decisions, NM Commissioner Says
Utilities should put customer benefits first when deciding on which Western day-ahead electricity market to join, New Mexico Commissioner Gabriel Aguilera said.
Intersect Power
2 Huge Solar-plus-storage Projects Planned in California
Intersect Power is seeking approval for two 1.15-GW solar-plus-storage projects in California using a streamlined permitting process.

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