December 23, 2024

Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)

Merchant Generators Lead Opposition to FirstEnergy-Ohio Settlement
When FirstEnergy announced that it had reached a settlement with PUCO staff to secure guaranteed rates for several of its merchant plants, the company found itself under attack by many of its former allies.
FERC Jurisdiction over DR in Peril as Supreme Court Splits
The Supreme Court's liberal wing indicated support Wednesday for FERC’s jurisdiction over demand response, but the commission faced harsh questions from conservative Antonin Scalia and swing vote Anthony Kennedy.
Clean Power Plan, REV Highlight IPPNY Conference
More than 170 people attended the IPPNY's 30th annual Fall Conference at the historic Gideon Putnam resort in Saratoga Springs, a two-day affair of golf and industry talk.
ISO-NE, NEPOOL Oppose Demand Curve Change
NEPOOL joined ISO-NE in asking FERC to reject a request by generators to force the RTO to develop a zonal sloped demand curve design for FCA 10 in February.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Demand Response Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will reconsider the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision threatening the FERC’s authority over demand response.
Appellate Court Rejects EPA Rule on Back-Up Generators
A federal appeals court Friday threw out the 2013 EPA rule exempting diesel generators providing demand response from air emissions limits.
ISO-NE May Delay DR Integration into Markets
ISO-NE is considering delaying full integration of demand response into its markets by a year due to uncertainty about FERC’s authority over the resource.
FERC Files EPSA DR Appeal with Supreme Court
FERC yesterday asked the Supreme Court to overturn an appellate court ruling voiding its authority to demand response in RTOs, a day after PJM filed a contingency plan for including DR in its upcoming capacity auction.
FERC Report Shows Spotty Growth for Demand Response, Advanced Meters
Demand response and advanced meters are continuing to grow but progress is uneven, with some regions showing reductions, according to a new report by FERC.
PJM to File Post-EPSA Demand Response Contingency Plan with FERC
PJM announced a fallback plan to incorporate demand response into the capacity market in the event a court ruling limiting the jurisdiction of FERC stands.

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