Newly proposed Environmental Protection Agency rules to drastically limit power plant emissions come as grid operators and reliability watchdogs warn that power plants needed to keep the lights on in the face of rising demand, changing weather patterns, and increasing amounts of intermittent generation sources are retiring too quickly.
Read MoreFederal Agencies Tell FERC Transmission Competition Is “The Best Way” to Ensure Grid Reliability, Affordability, and Innovation
Electric transmission policy must encourage competition, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in a joint public comment, aligning with comments filed by EPSA. The agencies advise against reinstating the Right-of-First-Refusal (ROFR) policy on the grounds that it would be detrimental to grid reliability and affordability.
Read MoreOrganized Wholesale Markets Can Bring Power Solutions to Western Customers, but Must Avoid Utility Dominance
EPSA urges FERC to support establishing a regional transmission organization (RTO) in the the western states, with recommendations for success.
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