November 18, 2024

Public Citizen

Sen. Ed Markey via Twitter
Markey, Others Grill ISO-NE over Markets, Transparency
An ISO-NE official sat down with some of the RTO’s biggest critics, including Sen. Ed Markey, who pushed her on its clean energy efforts and transparency.
East St. Louis School District 189
DC Circuit Sides with Public Citizen over 2015 MISO Capacity Auction
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with Public Citizen that FERC hasn't explained why it continues to uphold the expensive Southern Illinois capacity price produced in MISO’s 2015/16 capacity auction.
Citizenz for a Responsible Energy Future
Consumer Groups Seek Congressional Study of Organized Markets
Public interest and consumer groups asked Congress to order an independent study on the impact of FERC wholesale market policies on costs and reliability.
CenterPoint, Hedge Fund not Affiliates, FERC Rules
FERC rejected a claim that CenterPoint Energy concealed $625 million equity investment from a hedge fund manager that brought on new management.
FERC OKs Ownership Change in IIF Subs
FERC authorized the installation of a new general partner and transfer of ownership interests in the IFF that acquired EPE earlier this year.
© RTO Insider
Advocates Challenge PJM Board on Exelon, FE
Ratepayer advocates challenged the PJM board to take action against Exelon and FirstEnergy, accused of bribing legislators in Illinois and Ohio, respectively.
FERC Approves SERC’s Bylaw Changes
FERC has approved a set of amendments to SERC Reliability’s bylaws aimed at creating “a more strategic, efficient and effective governance body.”
Mankato Sale Approved over Public Citizen Concerns
FERC approved the purchase of the Mankato natural gas plant in Minnesota by a specially created subsidiary of Southwest Generation.
Rehearing Denied on PJM Political Spending
FERC denied Public Citizen’s request to rehear its original complaint alleging that PJM failed to disclose nearly $500,000 in political spending.
Public Citizen Seeks Rehearing of El Paso Electric Order
Emboldened by its victory in an affiliate case involving Goldman Sachs, Public Citizen asked FERC to reconsider a ruling involving JPMorgan Chase.

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