November 25, 2024

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

Overheard at EUCI’s US/Canada Cross-Border Power Summit
Speakers at EUCI’s US-Canada Cross-Border Power Summit discussed the challenges of natural gas' rapid rise and displacement of other resources.
Ahead of Most, Northeast Still Faces Clean Energy Challenges
The Northeast may be further along than most regions in meeting the EPA’s new carbon emission rules, but it also faces challenges procuring clean energy.
Northeast on Way to Compliance with Clean Power Plan
The New England states, along with New York, are generally well ahead of the targets set in the Clean Power Plan.
Study: RGGI Added $1.3B, 14,000 Jobs to State Economies
RGGI provides substantial economic benefits and has not raised prices or impaired reliability, according to an independent study.
Company Briefs
This week's company briefs include news on Exelon, Dominion, Alliant, Alevo, and TVA. Plus the latest from IHS Cera Week and RGGI.
Eastern RTOs Express Confidence in Meeting Clean Power Plan Compliance
Representatives of PJM, ISO-NE and NYISO told FERC they are prepared to implement their states’ plans for complying with EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan.
RGGI Auction Prices Rise 4%
Clearing prices for the latest RGGI carbon dioxide allowances auction rose 4%, continuing a recent upward trend while the number of bidders declined.
LaFleur: FERC an ‘Honest Broker;’ Won’t Take Sides on Clean Power Plan
FERC will have a vital role in implementing the EPA’s Clean Power Plan but won’t take sides in ideological debates, Chairman Cheryl LaFleur said.
RGGI: EPA ‘Building Blocks’ May Overlook Progress of Early-Action States
RGGI generally supported the EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and suggested other areas of the country could follow its lead.
NYISO: EPA Clean Power Plan Threatens Reliability for New York City
NYISO: The EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan threatens reliability in New York City due to the city’s frequent dependence on local oil-fueled generators.

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