Ken Sands
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Whatever path PJM chooses, other markets may follow, meaning its decision could shape how demand response is used nationwide.
Given PJM’s distinction of being both the nation’s largest wholesale electricity market and the epicenter of the data center boom.
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Writer: Michael D. Smith
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November 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Whatever path PJM chooses, other markets may follow, meaning its decision could shape how demand response is used nationwide.
Key fact: an amendment, which was approved by the committee unanimously, would block the executive branch from revoking permits for projects once they have been approved. 🔌💡 @yes-energy.bsky.social
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November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Key fact: an amendment, which was approved by the committee unanimously, would block the executive branch from revoking permits for projects once they have been approved. 🔌💡 @yes-energy.bsky.social
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Another MISO story in the weeds:
The process document MISO South states presented provides a pathway to regulators designing their own transmission cost allocation. 🔌💡
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The process document MISO South states presented provides a pathway to regulators designing their own transmission cost allocation. 🔌💡
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MISO South Regulators Ready to Strike Out on Their Own for Tx Cost Allocation
MISO South states plan to strike out on their own on a cost allocation design for long-range transmission projects in the South subregion.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Another MISO story in the weeds:
The process document MISO South states presented provides a pathway to regulators designing their own transmission cost allocation. 🔌💡
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The process document MISO South states presented provides a pathway to regulators designing their own transmission cost allocation. 🔌💡
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MISO story in the weeds: Stakeholder ask for a lower cost overrun threshold to trigger transmission project reviews.
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MISO TOs Oppose Tx Cost Containment Suggestions
Multiple transmission owners have questioned the need behind a suggestion that MISO work more checks into its process for reviewing projects.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
MISO story in the weeds: Stakeholder ask for a lower cost overrun threshold to trigger transmission project reviews.
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Former FERC chair Pat Wood, III:
"The inane pissing match between fossil fuels and renewables, between central station and distributed power, benefits only those who don’t want American dominance. We need EVERYthing." What's your take? LMK
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"The inane pissing match between fossil fuels and renewables, between central station and distributed power, benefits only those who don’t want American dominance. We need EVERYthing." What's your take? LMK
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Let’s Own the 5th Industrial Revolution
Large load interconnections are a national imperative, says former FERC Chair Pat Wood III, who suggests several concepts for managing them.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Former FERC chair Pat Wood, III:
"The inane pissing match between fossil fuels and renewables, between central station and distributed power, benefits only those who don’t want American dominance. We need EVERYthing." What's your take? LMK
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"The inane pissing match between fossil fuels and renewables, between central station and distributed power, benefits only those who don’t want American dominance. We need EVERYthing." What's your take? LMK
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At a two-day workshop held by the California Energy Commission, offshore wind experts and fishermen identified challenges associated with building offshore wind turbines in Humboldt Bay.
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Writer: David Krause
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
At a two-day workshop held by the California Energy Commission, offshore wind experts and fishermen identified challenges associated with building offshore wind turbines in Humboldt Bay.
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Writer: David Krause
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Seismic Shifts and The Ongoing Regulatory Aftershocks
2025 brought seismic shifts across US power markets — and the aftershocks will continue into 2026. Join Yes Energy and RTO Insider for an in-depth discussion.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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PA Withdraws from RGGI: High capacity prices in PJM could spur development in PA regardless of its participation in RGGI. A big barrier for renewables is the amount of time it takes to get through the interconnection process. 🔌💡
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November 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
PA Withdraws from RGGI: High capacity prices in PJM could spur development in PA regardless of its participation in RGGI. A big barrier for renewables is the amount of time it takes to get through the interconnection process. 🔌💡
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November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Kind of a big deal, having to do with Trump trying to fire heads of "independent" agencies.
Today, 11 former FERC commissioners filed a brief w/ Supreme Court arguing it should uphold "Humphrey’s Executor" or carve out an exception for ratemaking agencies. 🔌💡
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Today, 11 former FERC commissioners filed a brief w/ Supreme Court arguing it should uphold "Humphrey’s Executor" or carve out an exception for ratemaking agencies. 🔌💡
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November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Kind of a big deal, having to do with Trump trying to fire heads of "independent" agencies.
Today, 11 former FERC commissioners filed a brief w/ Supreme Court arguing it should uphold "Humphrey’s Executor" or carve out an exception for ratemaking agencies. 🔌💡
www.rtoinsider.com/119573-forme...
Today, 11 former FERC commissioners filed a brief w/ Supreme Court arguing it should uphold "Humphrey’s Executor" or carve out an exception for ratemaking agencies. 🔌💡
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The Organization of MISO States is warning NERC that its possible new resource adequacy standard would tread on states’ planning authority.
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Writer: Amanda Durish Cook
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Writer: Amanda Durish Cook
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Organization of MISO States is warning NERC that its possible new resource adequacy standard would tread on states’ planning authority.
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Writer: Amanda Durish Cook
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Regulators warn the costs for large load interconnections mandated by FERC — including needed transmission upgrades — could unfairly fall to retail ratepayers “if not properly allocated.” 🔌💡
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners passed a resolution urging FERC to resist the Department of Energy’s push to give itself jurisdiction over large loads interconnecting with the grid.
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Writer: Robert Mullin
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Writer: Robert Mullin
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Regulators warn the costs for large load interconnections mandated by FERC — including needed transmission upgrades — could unfairly fall to retail ratepayers “if not properly allocated.” 🔌💡
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From renewable integration to battery storage and market design changes, the electric grid is undergoing a transformation unlike any in history. Understanding these shifts is essential for market participants looking to stay ahead. blog.yesenergy.com/yeblog/chang... 🔌💡
Report: Changes to the US Electric Grid and How to Prepare
A once-steady US electricity demand curve has jolted awake. As load increases, how can you prepare for changes to the US electric grid?
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November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
From renewable integration to battery storage and market design changes, the electric grid is undergoing a transformation unlike any in history. Understanding these shifts is essential for market participants looking to stay ahead. blog.yesenergy.com/yeblog/chang... 🔌💡
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The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved tailored rate provisions between Consumers Energy and energy-intensive load customers.
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Writer: Amanda Durish Cook
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved tailored rate provisions between Consumers Energy and energy-intensive load customers.
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Writer: Amanda Durish Cook
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⚡For battery operators, ERCOT RTC+B (launching Dec. 5) is a game-changer.
In her latest blog post, Portia Gilman breaks down how ERCOT’s redesign works, why it matters, and how you can prepare for what’s next.
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In her latest blog post, Portia Gilman breaks down how ERCOT’s redesign works, why it matters, and how you can prepare for what’s next.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
⚡For battery operators, ERCOT RTC+B (launching Dec. 5) is a game-changer.
In her latest blog post, Portia Gilman breaks down how ERCOT’s redesign works, why it matters, and how you can prepare for what’s next.
👉 Read the full story: blog.yesenergy.com/yeblog/why-b... 🔌💡
In her latest blog post, Portia Gilman breaks down how ERCOT’s redesign works, why it matters, and how you can prepare for what’s next.
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It took almost two months of stakeholder meetings, outreach and education, working group discussions, staff modeling and everyone’s consternation over affordability.
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Writer: Tom Kleckner
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Writer: Tom Kleckner
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It took almost two months of stakeholder meetings, outreach and education, working group discussions, staff modeling and everyone’s consternation over affordability.
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Writer: Tom Kleckner
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The state of New York has reversed course and issued a critical water-quality permit for a proposed natural gas pipeline off the coast of New York City.
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Writer: Vincent Gabrielle
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Writer: Vincent Gabrielle
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The state of New York has reversed course and issued a critical water-quality permit for a proposed natural gas pipeline off the coast of New York City.
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Writer: Vincent Gabrielle
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Writer: Vincent Gabrielle
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Democrats won off-cycle elections around the country Nov. 4, with races in Georgia, New Jersey and Virginia holding implications for energy policy.
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Writers: James Downing and Hugh Morley
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November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Democrats won off-cycle elections around the country Nov. 4, with races in Georgia, New Jersey and Virginia holding implications for energy policy.
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Writers: James Downing and Hugh Morley
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Reports of the energy storage industry’s demise are greatly exaggerated, experts said during the American Clean Power Association’s annual Energy Storage Summit.
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Writer: Tom Kleckner
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November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reports of the energy storage industry’s demise are greatly exaggerated, experts said during the American Clean Power Association’s annual Energy Storage Summit.
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Writer: Tom Kleckner
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November 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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$180 million so far.
The J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan has racked up $80 million in net costs since late May to stay online, per emergency orders from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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The J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan has racked up $80 million in net costs since late May to stay online, per emergency orders from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
$180 million so far.
The J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan has racked up $80 million in net costs since late May to stay online, per emergency orders from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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The J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan has racked up $80 million in net costs since late May to stay online, per emergency orders from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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The final WRAP commitments show how much the program has been divided along the line of participants in CAISO's EDAM and SPP's Markets+. @yes-energy.bsky.social @rtoinsider.bsky.social
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October 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The final WRAP commitments show how much the program has been divided along the line of participants in CAISO's EDAM and SPP's Markets+. @yes-energy.bsky.social @rtoinsider.bsky.social
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Zombie nation. J/k.
Though some people call mothballed nuke plants as zombies coming back to life.
Though some people call mothballed nuke plants as zombies coming back to life.
NextEra Energy plans to restart the 50-year-old Iowa nuclear power plant it shut down in 2020 and sell some of its output to Google for data center operations.
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Writer: John Cropley
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October 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Zombie nation. J/k.
Though some people call mothballed nuke plants as zombies coming back to life.
Though some people call mothballed nuke plants as zombies coming back to life.