Utility Dive•27 days ago
FERC rejects RWE complaint over PJM interconnection practices
Key Takeaway
FERC's recent rulings impact interconnection processes in PJM, transmission investment incentives in New England, and cost recovery for legacy generation in MISO, directly affecting developers and large power consumers across these regions.
AI Summary
- •FERC rejected RWE's complaint regarding PJM's interconnection practices, indicating that current queue processes for developers in PJM are likely to remain unchanged.
- •FERC slashed New England's transmission return on equity, which could impact the financial viability and development pace of new transmission projects in the region, affecting grid reliability and congestion for large loads.
- •FERC approved cost recovery for two Indiana utilities to spread expenses for keeping DOE-mandated coal plants online across MISO's northern and central regions, potentially affecting energy prices and market signals for new generation in MISO.
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Article Content
The agency also slashed New England’s transmission return on equity and said it would allow two Indiana utilities to spread costs stemming from DOE emergency orders keeping coal plants online across MISO’s northern and central regions.