capacity markets
New England energy storage advocates say FERC ruling is a setback for industry
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered New England’s grid operator to end a rule that let new resources lock in prices for up to seven years.
Illinois
Illinois governor’s energy plan shakes up debate over nuclear and renewables
Disagreement between clean energy advocates and renewable energy companies hangs on a proposal criticized in Gov. Pritzker’s new plan.
FERC
Challenged federal rule could price many renewables out of PJM’s capacity market
Sweeping “minimum offer” rule will likely cut into the competitive edge for renewables as a hedge against fossil fuels.
natural gas
When is a new power plant ‘necessary’ in New England? Regulators defer to capacity market
The regional grid operator’s long-term capacity auctions have become key to developers’ state siting applications.
Midwest
PJM capacity market an ‘existential crisis’ for Illinois renewable goals
Critics want a state energy agency to take over capacity procurement for the regional grid operator.