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FERC Resolves NextEra-Avangrid Dispute over Seabrook Circuit Breaker
FERC settled a dispute between NextEra Energy and Avangrid over whether the former should be responsible for upgrading a circuit breaker at Seabrook.
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Washington Poised to Become Net Electricity Importer by 2050
The push for decarbonization will transform Washington from a key exporter of electricity to a net importer by mid-century, a state agency has found.
The New York Power Authority
Hochul Proposes Expanded Clean Energy Role for NYPA
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a significant expansion of the role of the New York Power Authority, the nation’s largest state-owned utility.
PJM
When is A MWh Not A MWh?
Tony Clark and Vince Duane question whether the single marginal price construct still works with the increase in low-cost intermittent resources.
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PJM CIR Cap Unlikely to End Accreditation Dispute
PJM members’ vote to limit resources’ capacity interconnection rights is not likely to end the dispute over how the RTO accredits intermittent resources.
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NJ Bills Push Rooftop Solar, EV Chargers, Grid Upgrades
The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced a spate of climate change-related legislation.
Alliant Energy
FERC Ends MISO Compensation for Reactive Power Supply
FERC approved MISO’s Transmission Owners’ request to eliminate reactive power compensation for generators, cutting a $220 million annual revenue requirement.
BOEM
BOEM Continues Planning Process for Gulf of Maine OSW
BOEM wrapped up a series of info sessions in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, seeking feedback as it develops a map of potential wind farm sites.
Washington State Democrats
Wash. Bill Seeks to Accelerate Renewable Buildout
A bill to boost construction of renewable power in Washington picked up support — ranging from strong to conditional — at a key Senate hearing.
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PJM Stakeholders Endorse Accreditation Changes for Renewables
PJM’s Markets and Reliability Committee and Members Committee endorsed a proposal to change the RTO’s accreditation methodology for intermittent resources.

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