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Utility Dive•1 day ago

Appeals court vacates FERC decision on PJM capacity results for Delmarva zone

•A federal appeals court vacated a FERC decision, ordering a re-evaluation of $183 million in "anomalous" capacity costs within PJM's Delmarva zone (parts of DE, MD, VA).
•This creates significant regulatory uncertainty for PJM's capacity market, potentially leading to revised market rules or methodologies for determining capacity prices in the affected region.
•For large power consumers in the Delmarva zone, this ruling could lead to future cost adjustments or even potential refunds for past overcharges, impacting their energy budgets.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

Illinois AG files objections to ComEd data center agreements at FERC

•The Illinois Attorney General has filed objections at FERC regarding ComEd's data center agreements, arguing current payment models do not guarantee sufficient revenue to cover transmission costs.
•These agreements involve minimum payment commitments and security deposits from data centers if their actual usage falls short of projections.
•This regulatory challenge introduces uncertainty for data center developers and large power consumers regarding the financial terms and cost recovery mechanisms for grid interconnection and transmission services.

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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Senate bill exempts fully isolated large loads from FERC, DOE regulation

•A proposed Senate bill aims to exempt 'fully isolated large loads,' such as data centers, from FERC and DOE regulation.
•This regulatory exemption could empower developers and large power consumers to pursue independent power solutions with greater confidence.
•The bill is expected to face opposition from utilities, who may see it as a threat to their revenue streams.

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POWER Magazine•8 days ago

The POWER Interview: Challenges and Opportunities for DERs

•The interview explores the current regulatory environment impacting Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).
•It addresses both the challenges and opportunities for integrating DERs into the grid and enterprise operations.
•Insights are provided by an expert from Gravity, a company focused on helping enterprises manage their carbon footprint through energy solutions.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Donald Trump Illegally Extends Life of the Coal-Fired Craig Unit 1, Driving Up Electricity Bills and Increasing Pollution

•The Trump administration issued an 'emergency' order compelling utilities to operate the coal-fired Craig Unit 1 beyond its scheduled December 31 retirement, overriding prior utility and state regulatory decisions.
•This federal intervention is projected to increase electricity bills for consumers due to the continued operation of an 'uneconomic coal plant'.
•The action creates significant regulatory uncertainty for developers and IPPs, demonstrating potential federal interference in planned plant retirements and market-driven generation transitions.

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POWER Magazine•15 days ago

DOE Uses Emergency Powers to Freeze More Than 2 GW of Coal Retirements as Opposition Intensifies

•The DOE has utilized Section 202(c) emergency powers to freeze over 2 GW of coal retirements in December 2025 alone, with additional retirements stalled since May 2025.
•This unprecedented federal intervention signals acute grid reliability concerns, potentially impacting capacity markets, energy prices, and the urgency for new generation development.
•The action is facing immediate legal challenges from states and environmental groups, indicating significant regulatory uncertainty and potential for policy shifts regarding the generation mix.

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POWER Magazine•15 days ago

One Day Prior to Planned Closure, DOE Orders Colorado Coal-Fired Unit to Keep Running

•The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order compelling a Colorado coal-fired power plant to remain operational for at least three additional months, overriding its planned closure.
•This action signals acute grid reliability concerns in the region, potentially stabilizing local power prices in the short term but introducing significant regulatory uncertainty for future plant retirements and new project development.
•Direct federal intervention by the DOE to maintain grid stability demonstrates a willingness to override market-driven retirement decisions, impacting long-term planning for developers, large power consumers, and IPPs.

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Utility Dive•27 days ago

FERC orders PJM to craft large load colocation rules

•FERC has directed PJM to develop specific rules for the colocation of large power loads with generation facilities.
•This regulatory change is viewed as a positive development for independent power producers (IPPs) operating gas-fired and nuclear plants in the PJM region.
•The new colocation rules are expected to create streamlined power supply options for large consumers (e.g., datacenters) and new revenue streams for colocated generators, potentially impacting interconnection and transmission dynamics.

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Utility Dive•27 days ago

FERC members raise alarms about PJM failure to meet reliability target

•PJM is facing FERC scrutiny over potential reliability shortfalls, indicating a stressed grid environment for developers and large power consumers.
•A new, potentially lower load forecast is expected next month, driven by PJM's stricter vetting of large loads and a reduced economic outlook. This could temporarily ease capacity pressure but signals a more challenging environment for new demand integration.
•Large power consumers (e.g., data centers) should anticipate increased scrutiny, potentially longer lead times, and more stringent requirements for grid interconnection and capacity allocation within PJM due to new 'stricter vetting' policies.

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Utility Dive•29 days ago

DOE orders 730-MW TransAlta coal plant in Washington to keep running

•The Department of Energy issued an emergency order to keep the 730-MW TransAlta coal plant in Washington operational, overriding its planned retirement.
•This federal intervention signals growing concerns over grid reliability and resource adequacy, with Earthjustice reporting 5+ other coal plants potentially facing similar orders.
•Developers should note the increased regulatory risk for planned retirements and potential delays in the urgency for new replacement generation projects.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Power producers ask FERC to reverse MISO’s $280M capacity auction ‘adjustment’

•MISO's last planning resource auction is under FERC scrutiny due to a software error that led to a $280M capacity adjustment.
•Two complaints have been filed by power producers with FERC, challenging the integrity and financial outcomes of the adjusted auction results.
•This incident introduces significant regulatory uncertainty and potential for market rule changes, impacting future capacity revenue projections for developers and IPPs in the MISO region.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Thermal batteries are ready. Our electricity rules aren’t.

•Thermal batteries are a mature energy storage technology ready for deployment.
•Current electricity market rules are not designed to effectively integrate thermal batteries, hindering their economic value.
•Exposing thermal batteries to real-time market signals would lower overall system costs and bolster critical infrastructure like AI and manufacturing.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

ISO-NE opposes refund to BP Energy Retail Co. for $6M in billing errors

•ISO-NE is opposing a $6 million refund to BP Energy Retail Co. for billing errors, indicating a dispute over financial corrections within the market.
•Eversource Energy and the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) are advocating for FERC to approve a broader 'resettlement' that would benefit all power suppliers affected by these errors.
•This situation highlights potential financial uncertainties and regulatory disputes for power suppliers, IPPs, and large consumers operating in the ISO-NE market, emphasizing the importance of accurate billing and fair resolution processes.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

FERC poised to issue decision on colocating large loads in PJM

•FERC is expected to issue a decision on colocating large loads, specifically data centers, in PJM at its Dec. 18 open meeting.
•The ruling is anticipated to benefit owners of nuclear and gas-fired power plants by enabling direct electricity sales to colocated data centers.
•This policy change could streamline power supply for large consumers and create new revenue streams for existing generators in PJM, potentially bypassing traditional grid interconnection complexities for the load.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

PJM, others challenge large load interconnection filings at FERC

•PJM Interconnection, utilities, and power producer/data center trade groups are urging FERC to reject proposed changes to PJM's large load interconnection rules.
•This action highlights a significant regulatory dispute concerning the process and rules for how large electricity consumers, such as data centers, integrate into the grid.
•The outcome will directly impact the timelines, costs, and feasibility of new large load developments and expansions within the PJM territory.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

The SPEED Act is an opportunity to align permitting policy with grid reality

•The SPEED Act proposes critical reforms to permitting policy, specifically targeting grid infrastructure.
•Advocates urge Congress to apply these reforms comprehensively to multistate transmission projects, rather than piecemeal.
•This legislative effort aims to align permitting processes with current grid realities, potentially accelerating project development and improving power delivery for large consumers.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

PJM awards interconnection agreements to 23 BESS resources

•PJM has awarded interconnection agreements for 23 battery energy storage systems (BESS) totaling 2.2 GW, marking a significant milestone in its first transition cycle (TC1) of the reformed interconnection process.
•This indicates PJM's new interconnection queue reform is actively processing projects, providing a clearer and more predictable path to market for BESS developers.
•The impending addition of 2.2 GW of BESS capacity will enhance grid flexibility, potentially influencing wholesale energy and capacity market prices, and creating new arbitrage and reliability opportunities for large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Solving PJM’s data center problem

•PJM is grappling with a 'data center problem' related to grid capacity and reliability.
•The Natural Resources Defense Council proposes PJM stop procuring capacity for new data centers.
•New data centers would instead be offered only interruptible service until they secure and provide their own dedicated capacity.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

FERC urged to reject AEP waiver request for PJM capacity sale

•AEP utilities are seeking a FERC waiver to sell PJM capacity originally acquired for data centers that ultimately did not materialize.
•Monitoring Analytics and the PJM Power Providers Group oppose the waiver, arguing it could distort the capacity market and create unfair advantages.
•This situation highlights the significant risks for large power consumers (e.g., data centers) and developers in accurately forecasting demand and securing long-term capacity.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Power plants in SPP can expand up to 20% under new FERC-approved fast-track review

•FERC has approved a new fast-track review process allowing power plants in the SPP region to expand capacity by up to 20%.
•Developers must demonstrate secured financing and equipment, and commit to bringing the expanded capacity online within five years.
•This regulatory change provides a streamlined pathway for existing generators to add capacity, potentially impacting regional supply and project timelines for developers.

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