FERC OK'd PJM's proposal to speed up its interconnection queue by handling requests through a new clustered approach that prioritizes ready-to-build projects.

Stakeholders and regulators concerned about extreme weather and clogged interconnection queues are also encouraged by FERC’s proposed rulemakings on the issues.

Several renewable energy developers and investors filed comments with FERC arguing that PJM’s response to the commission’s deficiency letter is insufficient.

Stakeholders welcomed proposed changes to PJM’s interconnection procedures as long overdue but challenged the RTO’s timeline and transition plans.

Solar developers embraced a new report by the NJ BPU on how to modernize the state’s power grid to handle the expected rise in energy from wind and solar.

MISO will file a proposal to revise its interconnection queue process by implementing stringent site control requirements and increasing milestone payments.

MISO is once again poised to file generator interconnection process changes to help manage the record volumes in its queue.

FERC accepted several small revisions to the new MISO interconnection queue design but also told the RTO it must keep working to reduce restudies.

MISO introduced a new feedback form for stakeholder opinions on issues discussed during Interconnection Process Task Force (IPTF) meetings.

EDF Renewable Energy has escalated its push to make MISO speed up the process for connecting new generation to the grid.