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December 25, 2024

zero-emission credits (ZEC)

PJM Monitor Concerned About State Subsidies
The PJM Market Monitor gave his 2016 State of the Market Report, calling state subsidies for power plants a "threat" to wholesale electric markets.
NY Legislators Frustrated by Lack of Answers at ZEC Hearing
A legislative hearing to explore Cuomo administration subsidies for nuclear plants left lawmakers frustrated as the PSC and NYSERDA declined to attend.
FirstEnergy Seeking ZECs to Aid Sale of Ohio Nukes
The CEO of FirstEnergy said the company plans to seek subsidies - zero-emission credits (ZECs) - for its Ohio nuclear plants to make them attractive to buyers.
Overheard at NARUC Winter Meeting
A record 1,600 people attended the NARUC winter meetings. Exelon's CEO pressed the case for nuclear and uncertainty over the Clean Power Plan remains.
LaFleur Plans Tech Conference on State Generator Supports
At NARUC's winter meeting, acting FERC Chair LaFleur said the commission will schedule a conference on how markets can accommodate state initiatives.
IPPs File Challenge to Illinois Nuclear Subsidies
Independent power producers filed a federal suit challenging Illinois’ zero-emission credits for Exelon’s Quad Cities and Clinton nuclear plants.
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group
Can 2017 Top 2016 for Breaking Ground in New York?
Upstate New York nuclear power plants will start earning additional revenue for their carbon-free attributes as the state offers the industry a lifeline.
NYPSC Rejects Challenge to Clean Energy Standard, Nuke Subsidy
The NY Public Service Commission (NYPSC) turned aside numerous challenges to its adoption of a Clean Energy Standard and its nuclear subsidy.
FERC Approves FitzPatrick Sale to Exelon
FERC approved the Exelon acquisition of the troubled FitzPatrick nuclear plant, rejecting a protest that its review should have included the impact of ZECs.
Environmental Group Files Second Challenge to NY Nuke Subsidy
Environmental group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater sued New York regulators over their subsidies for upstate nuclear power plants.

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