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SPP Monitor: Impacts of WEIS in Year 1 ‘Limited’
SPP’s Western Energy Imbalance Service market saw “very limited growth” in its first 13 months, SPP’s MMU said in its first annual report on the market.
Public Service Enterprise Group
PSEG Eyes Democrats’ Climate Bill for Nuclear Plant Support
PSEG is hoping the Democrats’ proposed climate bill will provide long-term support for the utility’s three nuclear plants, now subsidized by N.J. ratepayers.
Consumers Energy
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act, Part 2
The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, formerly known as the Build Back Better Act, is once again hanging on the vote of a conservative Democrat.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
FERC NOPRs Would Require ‘Candor,’ Improved Accounting for Renewables
FERC issued rulemakings to impose a “duty of candor” in communications with FERC-regulated entities and set new accounting regulations for renewables.
The White House
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act, Part 1
The Inflation Reduction Act carries the same number as the Build Back Better Act, but its $670 billion falls far short of the original $2.2 trillion.
Shutterstock
Study Finds Adding More Hydrogen to Natural Gas Raises Risks
A study commissioned by the California PUC warns that more than 5% of hydrogen blended with natural gas can increase the risks of leaks and metal degradation.
Shutterstock
Report: Maine Surpassed 10% by 2020 Emission Reduction Target
An analysis of the most up-to-date federal GHG emissions data through 2019 showed that Maine reduced its GHG emissions 25% below 1990 levels.
BOEM
New York Issues 3rd and Largest OSW Solicitation
New York officials issued the state’s third offshore wind energy solicitation, seeking proposals for up to 4.8 GW in new projects in the New York Bight.
SPP
SPP Board, Regulators Side with Staff over Reserve Margin

SPP’s Board of Directors has sided with staff in approving an increase of the RTO’s planning reserve margin to 15%, effective next year.

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Need for Nuclear, Grid Reliability Top Fed Officials’ Concerns
Officials from the departments of Energy and Defense expressed their concerns about the growing threats to the grid at a D.C. forum.

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