PJM Files Proposed Winter Storm Elliott Settlement With FERC
The PJM Interconnection and 80 other settling parties on Sept. 29 filed a settlement package with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to comprehensively resolve 15 separate FERC complaints regarding extraordinary non-performance charges resulting from Winter Storm Elliott in December 2022.
New Report Says Ann Arbor, Mich., Public Power Utility is Economically Feasible
The City of Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 22 released a draft report that shows a city-owned municipal electric utility is both economically feasible and preferable to continued DTE Energy ownership of the local grid over the long term.
CAISO Board, WEIM Governing Body Adopt Market Rules Affecting California and the West
The U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 22 announced up to $325 million for 15 projects across 17 states and one tribal nation to accelerate the development of long-duration energy storage technologies.
Owensboro Municipal Utilities Seeks Power Supply Proposals
Kentucky public power utility Owensboro Municipal Utilities has issued a request for proposals for various power supply alternatives to serve its future retail load.
Eugene Water and Electric Board’s Call to Conserve Energy Yields Significant Savings
Customers of Oregon public power utility Eugene Water and Electric Board played a key role in maintaining grid stability during a recent extreme heat wave by acting collectively and making small adjustments to temporarily reduce energy consumption, EWEB said on Aug. 24.
BANC, SMUD Move Forward with Consideration of CAISO Extended Day Ahead Market
The Balancing Authority of Northern California announced that its Commission has concurred with a staff recommendation to pursue the California Independent System Operator Extended Day Ahead Market as its preferred option for day ahead market participation.
California Governor, Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Set of Energy Proposals
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature reached an agreement on a set of proposals from Newsom that, among other things, will allow for the state to create a central buyer to procure clean electricity for the grid.
Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency Seeks Electric Intermediate Capacity, Energy Resources
The Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency has issued a request for proposals for electric intermediate capacity and energy resources.
California Grid Operator Submits Filing to FERC Related to Extended Day-Ahead Market
The California Independent System Operator recently filed the necessary proposed tariff changes with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission related to the development of an extended day-ahead market for California and the West.
Virtual Power Plants to Provide Power to Texas Grid for the First Time
Two virtual power plants are now qualified and able to provide dispatchable power to the Texas electric grid, which is operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Texas Public Utility Commission said on Aug. 23.