FERC did not act on PJM’s proposed changes to its shortage pricing, so revisions for how to handle transient shortages will go into effect May 11.

CAISO staff expect to submit a proposed black start procurement proposal to the Board of Governors in May, officials said.

The PJM Operating Committee discussed synchrophasors, its recent system restoration drill and NERC's upcoming GridEx exercise.

CAISO market participants continue to seek more details about an “expedited” ISO proposal to procure black start resources.

CAISO’s straw proposal for procuring black start resources would entail significant collaboration with affected transmission owners.

PJM officials briefed the Market Implementation Committee on the implications of FERC's lack of quorum.

A new, “expedited” CAISO initiative seeks to establish a process for selecting and procuring black start resources.

After months of debate on proposed definitions for operating parameters, PJM and the Independent Market Monitor rankled some Market Implementation Committee members last week by introducing an unexpected, last-minute compromise package.

The PJM Market Implementation Committee will hold a special meeting June 29 to continue discussion about the process for approving fuel cost policies and redefining terms.

A round-up of news from the PJM Operating Committee on May 5, 2015.