November 25, 2024

COVID-19

World Puts Gasoline in the Rearview Mirror
Increasing efficiency standards and competition from EVs means worldwide gasoline demand has likely peaked, the IEA reported.
PJM Monitor Sounds Market Power Alarms
PJM’s Monitor sounded alarms about market power in the energy and capacity markets and said it may intervene in the RTO’s next capacity auction.
Is the ERCOT ‘Casino’ Going Bust?
Texas utilities are coming up short on payments to ERCOT, as the state legislature begins considering restructuring the grid operator's governance.
SERC Seeks to Streamline Audits Post-Pandemic
SERC Reliability said that the use of video conferencing and other tech tools necessitated by the pandemic could result in streamlining future audits.
Texas RE: Post-COVID Cyber Safety Requires New Priorities
The cybersecurity lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic must not be forgotten as stakeholders return to normal operations, representatives from Texas RE warned.
Texas PUC Turns Focus to Customer Bills
The Texas PUC issued a set of orders intended to protect Texas electricity customers and prevent possible disconnections for non-payment.
FERC Orders Settlement Proceedings in Tx Rate Dispute
FERC ordered Wisconsin Electric Power Co. and a Northern Michigan cooperative into settlement proceedings to resolve a complaint over excessive rates.
MISO Touts $3.5B in 2020 Savings for Members
MISO said its members collectively saved about $3.5 billion in 2020 for choosing RTO membership over going it alone on the grid.
Con Edison 2020 Earnings down 18% YOY
Con Edison’s 2020 earnings were down 18% from the previous year because of lower C&I demand during the pandemic and costs from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Drop in GHG Emissions Illusory, Advocates Warn
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 9% in 2020, but experts say a repeat performance is unlikely.

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