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.
Massachusetts
Lawsuit says western Massachusetts pipeline approval ignored climate risk
Environmental groups behind the lawsuit say federal regulators violated a 2017 court ruling when they approved the project.
commentary
Commentary: Illinois clean energy bill would prevent unprecedented rate hikes
Illinois has the ability to prevent the biggest electric increase in state history, writes David Kolata of the Citizens Utility Board.
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.
Ohio
FERC’s ‘minimum offer’ rule adds to the already high price tag for Ohio HB 6
Nuclear and coal subsidies mean state consumers will likely pay more than $1 billion per year more, an analysis shows.