December 23, 2024

Polar Vortex

RTOs Brief FERC on Winter Preparations
RTOs told FERC they are confident they will maintain reliability this winter, citing improvements in gas-electric coordination and monitoring tools.
Co-ops, Munis Call for Reset of PJM Capacity Model
American Municipal Power plans to propose a problem statement calling for a “holistic assessment” of the PJM Capacity Performance Model.
Stephen Whitley: A Lifetime of Keeping the Lights On
Former NYISO CEO Stephen Whitley emphasized the importance of infrastructure in his keynote speech  at NECA’s 23rd Annual New England Energy Conference.
Bowring Urges Return to ‘Fundamentals’
The Monitor reported that the PJM energy, capacity, regulation, synchronized reserve and FTR markets were all competitive in the 2015 State of the Market.
FERC Rejects Refund on PJM Polar Vortex Charges
FERC denied Champion Energy Marketing’s request for a $3.1 million refund in PJM uplift charges related to the polar vortex of January 2014.
APPA: $7.3B Capacity Performance Price Tag Unnecessary
A study by the APPA estimates that PJM's Capacity Performance rules will increase costs to consumers by $7.3 billion over the 2016-2019 delivery years.
Stakeholder Soapbox: Why PJM’s Capacity Performance Isn’t Good for the Markets
PJM's Capacity Performance market structure, approved by FERC, is both over-priced and unlikely to achieve its intended results, says Direct Energy.
New England Generators: State Interventions Risk Market Development
New England politicians' urge to “do something” to combat high winter power prices risks undermining ISO-NE’s power market just as it has begun adding new generation, the head of NEPGA said.
MISO Focused on Gas-Electric Coordination for Winter
MISO is forecasting a 35% planning reserve margin for the winter and has implemented several changes to improve coordination with pipeline operators and ensure fuel deliveries to its fleet.
PJM to FERC: We’re Prepared for Winter
PJM is prepared to meet this winter’s load — even if it’s a bit higher than the record peak seen last season.

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