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October 2, 2024

Transmission

Berkeley Lab
Do Batteries or Transmission Produce Greater Benefits?
A new Berkeley Lab report weighs the benefits of storage versus transmission for wind and solar projects.
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MISO Monitor Again Sounds Alarm on Long-range Tx Planning
MISO IMM David Patton appeared before the Market Subcommittee to again criticize the future resource mix assumptions MISO is using to craft a second long-range transmission plan.
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MISO FTR Underfunding Hits $60M in Spring, Improvements Coming in 2025
MISO’s Independent Market Monitor reported that the RTO’s financial transmission rights market came up short by more than $60 million this spring.
CAISO
AEU Webinar Examines Ways to Get to ‘YIMBY’ for Transmission
Sharing a portion of transmission investment and its returns can turn combative relationships with communities that host infrastructure into collaborative partnerships, speakers said on an AEU webinar.
Office of the Governor
Newsom Expresses ‘Sense of Urgency’ on Energy Buildout
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state budget and five-bill infrastructure package targeting reliability and building generation.
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Gates, Musk Discuss Clean Energy Innovation for Starstruck EEI Audience
Two of the world’s richest men drew crowds when they discussed energy future at Edison Electric Institute’s annual conference last month.
Entergy
Entergy Regulators Mount Challenge to MISO South Cost Allocation
MISO South regulators publicly opposed a postage stamp cost allocation design, potentially setting the stage for a showdown as MISO prepares for a third long-range transmission portfolio.
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Canadian Wildfires Trigger ISO-NE Capacity Deficiency
Canadian wildfires caused just the third ISO-NE capacity deficiency since 2016, demonstrating the increasing reliability threat of climate change.
MISO and SPP
FERC Clears MISO, SPP’s Affected System Study Improvements
FERC approved changes to MISO and SPP’s affected system study process to allow either RTO to order upgrades of limiting elements on tie lines.
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MACRUC Panels Discuss Myriad Challenges Facing PJM
Panelists held several discussions on interregional transmission planning, resource adequacy and the risks posed by extreme weather during the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC) annual educational conference held from June 26 through 28.

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