Reliability

IMEA Reaps Limited Relief from Capacity Rule Change
IMEA has been working with PJM staff all year to find a way to continue using external capacity to fulfill its internal resource requirements.
PJM 2016/17 Transition Auction Clears at $134/MW-day
Capacity Performance resources cleared at $134/MW-day in the transition auction for the 2016/17 delivery year, PJM announced Monday.
FERC Sides with PJM on Capacity Performance Transition Auctions
FERC rejected complaints from NextEra Energy and Direct Energy seeking to change the way PJM conducts its incremental capacity auctions to transition to its new Capacity Performance product.
NYPSC Approves 5.2% Ginna Rate Surcharge
The NYPSC approved a temporary surcharge while a final agreement to keep the R.E. Ginna nuclear plant operating is hammered out.
High Temps, Population Growth Push ERCOT to Demand Records
ERCOT has set three new hourly peaks, topping 69,000 MW in demand for the first time ever on Aug. 10.
Failed Lightning Arrester Caused April Outage
The power outage that darkened the White House and much of D.C. on April 7 began with the failure of a 230-kV lightning arrester at a Pepco substation.
PJM Concerned About Lead Time on Transmission Needed for Wind
PJM is concerned that EPA was overly optimistic in its assumptions for how quickly it can add transmission to meet the Clean Power Plan.
EPA Plan Response: Coal Howls, Wind and Solar Crow
EPA's final Clean Power Plan provoked outrage from coal interests, praise from environmentalists and cautious optimism from regulators and grid operators.
Revised Clean Power Plan Allows More Time, Sets Higher Targets
EPA's final Clean Power Plan relaxes some controversial proposals while increasing its target for carbon emission reductions.
PJM, Pipelines Pledge Increased Cooperation to Boost Reliability
PJM and nine interstate pipelines have signed an information-sharing agreement to improve the reliability and flexibility of natural gas supplies for the RTO’s generators.

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