Tag Archives: Electric grid

FERC Approves NYISO Market Access for Behind-the-Meter Resources

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Amber Martin

On May 17, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order, 155 FERC ¶ 61,166 (2016), approving a set of tariff changes proposed by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) to permit behind-the-meter generation resources to participate … Continue reading →

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New York Seeks to Create a Modern Regulatory Model

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

Last week, the New York Public Service Commission (NY PSC), part of the New York Department of Public Service, issued an Order Adopting a Ratemaking and Utility Revenue Model Policy Framework (Framework Order) in Case No. 14-M-0101, Proceeding on Motion of … Continue reading →

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DOE to Host Tribal Renewable Energy Webinar

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

On March 30, 2016, the Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs will host a webinar from 1:00-2:30 P.M. EST entitled “Tribal Renewable Energy Webinar: Transmission and Grid Basics for Tribal Economic and Energy Development.” The webinar … Continue reading →

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MISO Analyzes Impacts to Coal, Renewables Resulting from Emissions Reductions

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Amber Martin

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) predicts that efforts to reduce utility-sector emissions will result in major coal retirements in the future and the need for significant changes in renewable development, regardless of the fate of the CPP in the … Continue reading →

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States Tackle Net Metering

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

On the topic of grid modernization, perhaps no issue is as active, or as contentious, as net metering.  In general, net metering allows retail customers who generate their own energy (typically residents with rooftop solar panels) to be compensated for … Continue reading →

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