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November 25, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

PJM: Regional Plan Cuts Costs, but Gas Prices are Wild Card for CPP Compliance
The Clean Power Plan poses no threat to reliability in PJM, but compliance costs are highly sensitive to gas prices and whether states go it alone or combine efforts with a regional approach, according to a study released by the RTO.
NIPSCO Considers Closing 4 Coal Units in 7 Years
NIPSCO officials said they are considering the future of some of their coal-powered units - closing the 2-unit Bailly Generating Station, and idling 2 of 4 units at the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station.
MISO Informational Forum Briefs
Increased natural gas prices and congestion in MISO South boosted energy prices 23% in June, the RTO reported in an Informational Forum.
Panel: New England Will Meet CPP Goals Regardless of Court Outcome
New England states are moving ahead with their own greenhouse gas reduction programs while EPA’s Clean Power Plan remains in legal limbo.
Overheard at the NECA Environmental Conference
At the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) Annual Environmental Conference last week, panelists discussed the presidential election.
Restructuring Roundtable Marks 150th Meeting
The New England Restructuring Roundtable met for the 150th time to celebrate successes and look for solutions to reach a low-carbon future.
CPP Panel Exposes Western Divide
Stakeholders discussed the potential impact of the Clean Power Plan (CPP) on California and the West at the Infocast California Energy Summit.
PJM Operating Committee Briefs
About 1,900 MW of behind-the-meter generation may be unavailable because of tightened environmental rules, PJM told the Operating Committee.
EPA: Methane Rules to Have Minimal Impact on Gas Costs
EPA says new rules to reduce methane emissions will raise wholesale natural gas prices by less than 1%, but the industry's leading trade group disagrees.
Overheard at GCPA Annual Spring Conference
Almost 500 electric and gas industry participants attended the Gulf Coast Power Association’s (GCPA) 30th annual spring conference,

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