The great pause brought on by the novel coronavirus pandemic could have one upshot for MISO: It will likely save millions of dollars this year.

MISO addressed political and social events when its CEO and board members condemned systemic racism and vowed to listen to minority employees.

MISO and its Independent Market Monitor are at odds over how and how quickly the RTO should address its resource adequacy, board members heard Tuesday.

Two market efficiency projects approved by MISO face continued obstacles, while two others slated for inclusion in MTEP 19 must wait longer for approval.

MISO’s Board of Directors cleared the Advisory Committee to create an 11th stakeholder sector while instructing the committee to overhaul its sector design.

MISO Board of Directors Chair Phyllis Currie reflected on the unprecedented circumstances that converted the RTO’s Board Week into a teleconference format.

The tamest winter in recent memory brought no emergencies for MISO, though the RTO’s South region was the subject of three weather-related alerts.

MISO’s weekday loads are looking more like weekends as social distancing measures to lessen COVID-19 cases take hold in more states in the footprint.

MISO said it will hold its quarterly Board Week via conference call only, canceling the New Orleans event as the COVID-19 coronavirus extends its reach.

MISO’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2019 MISO Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP 19) - a $4 billion portfolio consisting of 480 projects.