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WPP Board Declines to Delay WRAP ‘Binding’ Phase Commitment Deadline
The Western Power Pool’s Board of Directors denied PacifiCorp’s request to postpone the deadline by which Western Resource Adequacy Program participants must commit to the first “binding” phase of the program.
ISO-NE
ISO-NE Reveals 1st Details of Long-term Transmission Proposals
ISO-NE received six proposals from four different companies in response to its request for proposals to address transmission constraints and interconnect onshore wind in Maine.
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FERC Ends Rule Pausing Pipeline Construction Pending Rehearing
Citing growing demand for power and gas, FERC removed regulations that paused pipeline construction pending appeals after developers said it led to too many delays and costs.
Clean Air Task Force
Energy Grants Worth $24B Appear Poised for Cancellation
The Trump administration is gearing up — possibly — to terminate billions more in energy-related grants awarded under the Biden administration.
Acadia Center
Report Projects $19.3B in Benefits from New England Efficiency Programs
Projected energy efficiency investments in New England over the next three years will generate an estimated $19.3 billion in lifetime benefits, returning $2.93 for every dollar spent, according to new analysis by the Acadia Center.
MidAmerican Energy
MISO Moves to Increase Quarterly Project Count in Queue Express Lane
MISO wants to increase the number of generation projects it may study under its interconnection queue express lane from 10 to 15 per quarter.
Entergy Louisiana
1st Go at MISO South Long-range Tx Planning to Take 3 Years
MISO said its first crack at long-range transmission planning in the South region likely would take about three years to culminate in potential project recommendations.
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Overheard at GCPA’s 40th Annual Fall Conference
The Gulf Coast Power Association celebrated its 40th anniversary — and the Texas Public Utility Commission’s 50th — during its annual fall conference.
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Officials Discuss Ways to Educate Customers on Efficiency
Rising demand and power bills are giving an extra push to expand demand-side management programs, but experts said the industry needs to do more to educate consumers to take advantage of the resources.
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Senate Confirms Swett, LaCerte to Open Seats on FERC
The Senate voted 51-47 along party lines to confirm over 100 nominees, including Laura Swett and David LaCerte to open seats on FERC.

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