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.
storage
With new study, critics push back on PJM’s proposed 10-hour storage rule
Industry groups argue that even batteries that don’t meet the 10-hour threshold still provide the same reliability benefits as fossil fuel power plants.
Ohio
Costs of FirstEnergy nuclear bailout bill could exceed out-of-pocket subsidies
An analysis by grid operator PJM considers losses if Ohio nuclear subsidies deter new generation.
PJM Interconnection
PJM looks to plug ‘leaks’ sprouting from patchwork of state carbon policies
A task force will spend 18 months studying how to factor state carbon policies into the wholesale electricity market.