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October 9, 2024

Public Policy

ERCOT
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs: Oct. 18, 2022
ERCOT has approved a pilot project where Texas energy providers can aggregate their customers’ small DERs and sell the extra energy back to the grid.
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Renewable Devs Criticize PJM Response to FERC on Queue Proposal
Several renewable energy developers and investors filed comments with FERC arguing that PJM’s response to the commission’s deficiency letter is insufficient.
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PJM Stakeholders, Bowring Debate Monitor’s Budget, Scope During OPSI Annual Meeting
PJM Independent Market Monitor Joe Bowring criticized inquiries into the budget of his firm, Monitoring Analytics, and the scope of its contract with the RTO.
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FERC Rules Kentucky Muni Can Remain a MISO TO
FERC last week affirmed the Henderson, Ky., municipal utility’s status as a transmission owner in the MISO region.
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New Commissioners Bring Pennsylvania PUC to Full Strength
The Pennsylvania PUC swore in three new members, bringing the five-member board to full strength for the first time in 30 months.
FERC
FERC: Natural Gas Prices to Rise During Mild Winter
FERC staff said the grid seems well positioned to weather the cold months. However, rising demand is expected to drive gas prices higher than last year’s.
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NYSERDA Study: Ground Source Heat Reduces Peak, but Cost Impact Unclear
Ground source and district heat pumps could reduce N.Y.’s peak load by up to 12 GW, but it’s unclear whether their increased cost would produce net savings.
City of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Mayor Confident Voters Will Pass Climate Tax
The mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is confident his constituents will vote Nov. 8 to increase property taxes to help fund the city's climate programs.
DOE
DOE Awards $2.8 Billion to ‘Supercharge’ Battery Production
DOE announced the first 20 projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand U.S. manufacturing of batteries and components for EVs and the grid.
EOS
California Energy Commission Grants Long-Duration Storage Project $31M
A 60 MWh long-duration storage project using vanadium flow and zinc hybrid cathode batteries received a $31 million grant from the California Energy Commission.

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