September 30, 2024

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

SPP
FERC Rejects SPP WEIS Market Power Rule

FERC rejected SPP’s proposed market power test for the Western Energy Imbalance Service, saying it gave the Market Monitor too much discretion.

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FERC Approves Settlement Reducing PJM Penalties for Elliott Underperformance
FERC approved a settlement between PJM and 81 parties to reduce the $1.8 billion in penalties assessed against generators that underperformed during Winter Storm Elliott.
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FERC Accepts SPP Compliance Filing on Order 881
FERC found SPP mostly in compliance with the directives of Order 881.
PJM
Christie Blasts FERC Transmission Incentives in PATH, Brandon Shores Orders

FERC Commissioner Mark Christie used orders on two transmission projects to blast the commission’s “ridiculously generous” incentives.

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FERC Black Start Report Pushes Gas-electric Coordination
A report by FERC, NERC and Texas RE focused on the risk of natural gas disruptions to utilities' black-start restoration plans.
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DOE Issues Final Guidelines for National Transmission Corridors
The Department of Energy released its final guidelines for the designation of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, which are narrowly defined areas where transmission is urgently needed to ensure reliability and affordability and advance “important national interests.”
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Secretary Bose and Commissioner Danly Honored at Their Final FERC Meeting
FERC’s December meeting was the last open meeting for both its longtime Secretary Kimberly Bose and Commissioner James Danly, both of whom were honored for their service.
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FERC Upholds MISO Ban on Renewables Supplying Ancillary Services
FERC has reaffirmed that MISO can exclude renewable resources from providing ancillary services in its markets.
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FERC’s CIP Report Finds Fewer Issues Again
FERC's latest Critical Infrastructure Protection audits produced only four recommendations, the fewest of any year since the program's inception in 2016.
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Standards Committee Authorizes Shortened Ballots
NERC's Standards Committee agreed to authorize a reduced ballot period for a twice-rejected proposed reliability standard.

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