Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from the EIA, EPA, FERC, NERC, Congress, and other national news.

Federal Briefs - news items from congress and the federal agencies that impact companies doing business in PJM. Today's stories include news on the EPA, the EIA, and on energy legislation.

EIA: “In a highly populated area that requires significant backup power in reserve, it may be more cost-effective to upgrade the transmission system”

Dominion Virginia Power won the rights to develop 2,000 MW of offshore wind in federal waters. But due to high costs and state policies, the utility is making no promises.

By Rich Heidorn Jr. PJM Insider WASHINGTON – Large electric cooperatives and public power agencies must begin reporting their “surplus” power trades to the ...