October 12, 2024

Transmission Operations

PUCT Asks ERCOT, SPP to Coordinate on Lubbock PL Move
Staff from ERCOT and SPP began discussions to determine how to work together on Lubbock Power & Light’s (LP&L's) planned move to the ERCOT grid.
ERCOT Discusses Wind Integration at GCPA Luncheon
Wind energy is quickly becoming a dominant force in ERCOT’s resource mix, and the grid operator is making changes to address it.
FERC Proposes Adopting NAESB Standards
FERC proposes to adopt the new NAESB standards, adopted by its Wholesale Electric Quadrant and filed with FERC last October.
PJM Plans for Changes in Tx Flows Without Con Ed-PSEG ‘Wheel’
PJM is using a three-pronged approach to prepare for next year’s termination of the Con Ed-PSEG wheel.
SPP, MISO Narrow Joint Study’s Scope
The SPP Seams Steering Committee can expect to soon see a final scope of the next planned joint transmission study with MISO.
Puget Sound Energy, Talen Agree to Close Colstrip Units
By Robert Mullin Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Talen Energy reached an agreement with environmentalists to shut down Units 1 and 2 at the coal-fired Colstrip...
NextEra Said to be Leading Candidate for Texas’ Oncor
NextEra is said to have offered Energy Future Holdings a combination of cash and debt for its Oncor subsidiary, according to Bloomberg.
TAC Cancels Meeting; Approves Measure on Reserves via Email Vote
The ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee held an email vote to unanimously approve a nodal operating guide revision request.
New York Transmission Developers Ask FERC to Order a Do-over
Competitive transmission developers are asking FERC  to order NYISO to issue a new request for proposals for transmission upgrades.
FERC: Stop Paying Retired Units for Reactive Power
FERC ordered MISO  to revise its Tariff to ensure it is not overpaying for reactive power or show cause why it should not have to do so.

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