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  1. 21h ago

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines: August 24, 2026

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines for August 24, 2026. In this episode: • MISO Accepts 25% Increase for $1.2B Long-range Tx Project in Minn. (RTO Insider) MISO approved a $240 million cost hike for a long-range transmission project in Minnesota after the developers’ even larger cost increases triggered a reevaluation of the project. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140288-miso-accepts-increase-for-long-range-tx-project-minn/ • FERC Denies Maine Public Advocate’s Challenge of Asset Condition Costs (RTO Insider) FERC denied a formal challenge of asset condition spending in New England, finding the Maine Office of the Public Advocate failed to demonstrate serious doubt about the prudency of the disputed projects. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140350-ferc-denies-maine-public-advocates-challenge-asset-condition-costs/ • MISO Smashes Import Record During Mid-July Emergency (RTO Insider) MISO said it tracked its largest-ever import assistance of almost 18 GW during a mid-July emergency declaration. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140294-miso-smashes-import-record-during-mid-july-emergency/ • Batch Zero Timing Endangered by Abbott’s Call for Audit (RTO Insider) ERCOT officials have set a December target to complete Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s request to verify and audit data centers and crypto miners seeking to interconnect to the grid. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140296-batch-zero-timing-endangered-by-abbotts-call-for-audit/ • MISO Wants Consequences for Gen Lead Time Extensions in Emergencies (RTO Insider) MISO said it will roll out new rules to discourage its market participants from stretching out their units’ lead times when a grid emergency is on the horizon. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140292-miso-wants-rules-cut-back-generators-lead-time-extensions/ • MISO LMR Unavailability Investigation Triggers Debate on Closed Businesses (RTO Insider) MISO’s first investigation into load-modifying resources’ unavailability during a winter storm set off a debate between MISO and stakeholders on what happens when businesses signed on for demand response close their doors. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140290-miso-lmr-unavailability-investigation-triggers-debate-closed-businesses/ • N.J. Communities Acting to Slow Surge of Data Centers (RTO Insider) Jersey City, New Jersey’s second-largest city, has joined a growing wave of municipalities that have moved to stop the development of data centers, despite the commitment of Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) that she will ensure ratepayers and communities are not affected by the costs of interconnecting the facilities. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140133-nj-emerging-prohibit-limit-entry-of-data-centers/ Chapters: 00:07 Introduction 00:14 MISO Accepts 25% Increase for $1.2B Long-range Tx Project in Minn. 00:32 FERC Denies Maine Public Advocate’s Challenge of Asset Condition Costs 00:47 MISO Smashes Import Record During Mid-July Emergency 00:59 Batch Zero Timing Endangered by Abbott’s Call for Audit 01:13 MISO Wants Consequences for Gen Lead Time Extensions in Emergencies 01:26 MISO LMR Unavailability Investigation Triggers Debate on Closed Businesses 01:45 N.J. Communities Acting to Slow Surge of Data Centers 02:05 Subscribe Read these stories and more at W-W-W dot R-T-O Insider dot com. Music provided by BreakzStudios.

  2. 3d ago

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines: August 21, 2026

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines for August 21, 2026. In this episode: • Before Regulators Approve the Grid Buildout, They Need to Know Who Bears the Loss (RTO Insider commentary) Before a public utility commission approves major grid investment, it should require an insurance and residual-risk statement, Colton Overcash writes. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139798-before-regulators-approve-grid-buildout-need-know-who-bears-loss/ • Feds Warn of AI Cyber Threat 'Evolution' (ERO Insider) Federal cybersecurity agencies warned that cyberattacks fueled by artificial intelligence are "an active threat" to multiple critical sectors, including energy. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140053-feds-warn-of-ai-cyber-threat-evolution/ • State Utility Regulators Describe Grappling with Data Center Buildout (RTO Insider) As more data center developers seek to plug into the grid, the balance state utility regulators must maintain becomes more challenging. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140148-state-utility-regulators-shifting-data-center-regulatory-landscape/ • Nevada Governor, Congresswoman Spar Over Data Center (RTO Insider) A controversial data center project on federal land in Nevada continues to test the resolve of top lawmakers in the face of public opposition, sparking a public spat between the state’s Republican governor and a senior Democratic congresswoman. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140128-nevada-governor-congresswoman-spar-over-data-center/ • CAISO Warns of Forecasting Challenges from Large Loads (RTO Insider) CAISO is looking to ease load forecasting uncertainties as more artificial intelligence data centers come onto the ISO’s system in the coming years. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139257-caiso-warns-forecasting-challenges-large-loads/ • BPA’s RAPID Initiative Aims to Speed up Large Load Interconnections (RTO Insider) The Bonneville Power Administration is designing a new product to fast-track the interconnection of large loads under an initiative aimed at overhauling the agency’s transmission planning processes. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140131-bpa-rapid-initiative-speed-up-large-load-interconnections/ • Panelists: Better Tools Needed for Coordinating Multiple Western Markets (RTO Insider) Seams issues can require "massive coordination" to resolve, according to stakeholders working on solutions to problems arising from the formation of two day-ahead markets in the West. https://www.rtoinsider.com/140055-panelists-better-tools-needed-coordinating-multiple-western-markets/ Chapters: 00:07 Introduction 00:14 Commentary: Before Regulators Approve the Grid Buildout, They Need to Know Who Bears the Loss 00:28 Feds Warn of AI Cyber Threat 'Evolution' 00:41 State Utility Regulators Describe Grappling with Data Center Buildout 00:53 Nevada Governor, Congresswoman Spar Over Data Center 01:12 CAISO Warns of Forecasting Challenges from Large Loads 01:24 BPA’s RAPID Initiative Aims to Speed up Large Load Interconnections 01:39 Panelists: Better Tools Needed for Coordinating Multiple Western Markets 01:54 Subscribe Read these stories and more at W-W-W dot R-T-O Insider dot com. Music provided by BreakzStudios.

  3. 4d ago

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines: August 20, 2026

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines for August 20, 2026. In this episode: • Canadian Clean Energy Deal Could Boost Exports to U.S. (RTO Insider) A new agreement between the Canadian federal government, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Québec to invest about $70 billion in clean energy may provide a boost to Canada’s net exports to New England and New York. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139878-canadian-clean-energy-deal-boost-exports-us/ • Traders Challenge IESO Plan to Restrict Import Guarantees (RTO Insider) IESO is proposing to end routine offer price protection for real-time imports, saying the change would reduce unwarranted payments by Ontario ratepayers, much to the dismay of energy traders. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139876-traders-warn-ieso-import-guarantee-changes-could-harm-reliability/ • Pennsylvania Pushback Against Data Centers Takes 2 New Tacks (RTO Insider) Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order directing the Department of Environmental Protection to review only permit applications from developers that have made a legally binding commitment to meet the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development requirements and have received local approval. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139859-pennsylvania-pushback-against-data-centers/ • NERC Committee Votes to Shutter Multiple Standards Projects (ERO Insider) NERC's Standards Committee voted to end 12 low- and medium-priority standards projects at its monthly open meeting. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139862-nerc-standards-committee-votes-shutter-projects/ Chapters: 00:07 Introduction 00:14 Canadian Clean Energy Deal Could Boost Exports to U.S. 00:30 Traders Challenge IESO Plan to Restrict Import Guarantees 00:47 Pennsylvania Pushback Against Data Centers Takes 2 New Tacks 01:06 NERC Committee Votes to Shutter Multiple Standards Projects 01:16 Subscribe Read these stories and more at W-W-W dot R-T-O Insider dot com. Music provided by BreakzStudios.

  4. 5d ago

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines: August 19, 2026

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines for August 19, 2026. In this episode: • MISO, SPP Find 1 Joint Study Project that Shows Promise (RTO Insider) MISO and SPP staffs have asked stakeholders to provide feedback on their “near-final” 2024-2025 Coordinated System Plan’s Core and Core+ 500-kV portfolios. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139450-miso-spp-ipsac-discuss-joint-system-study/ • FERC Greenlights MISO Assignment of Some Long-range Tx Projects to PJM TOs (RTO Insider) FERC ruled MISO can circumvent a competitive bidding process when it taps PJM transmission owners to build parts of its long-range transmission projects that cross into the neighboring RTO. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139547-ferc-greenlights-miso-assignment-long-range-tx-projects-pjm-tos/ • Oracle Drops Suit Against Wisconsin PSC over Financial Requirements (RTO Insider) Tech firm Oracle has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, leaving strict financial safeguards intact on giant data center development. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139566-oracle-drops-suit-against-wisconsin-psc-over-financial-requirements/ • CEC Praises Tesla for ‘Huge’ Semitruck Manufacturing Plans (NetZero Insider) The California Energy Commission had flattering things to say this week about Tesla and the company’s plan to mass produce semi-trucks in the coming years. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139255-cec-praises-tesla-semitruck-plans/ • N.Y. Moves to Improve Distributed Energy Interconnection (RTO Insider) The Public Service Commission rejected many of the changes requested by an industry group, including a cap on developers’ interconnection cost responsibility in excess of utility cost estimates. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139587-new-york-orders-tariff-changes-distributed-energy-interconnection/ • ISO-NE Outlines Proposed Treatment of Large Loads (RTO Insider) ISO-NE outlined to NEPOOL members its proposed response to FERC’s show-cause order on large loads , expanding upon its proposal to require new large loads to bring their own new generation. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139594-iso-ne-outlines-proposed-treatment-large-loads/ • Report: Calif. Should Simplify Programs to Tap More Flexible Load (RTO Insider) A new GridLab report urges California electricity policymakers to “consolidate” and “standardize” the state’s myriad flexible load programs. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139582-gridlab-california-flexible-load-demand-report/ • Ontario Market Monitor Reviews 1st Year of Locational Pricing (RTO Insider) Ontario’s renewed electricity market has been active for more than a year, and a new analysis from the Ontario Energy Board’s Market Surveillance Panel says that locational pricing has made regional congestion more transparent. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139590-ontario-market-monitor-reviews-first-year-locational-pricing/ • NERC to Limit 2027 Assessment Increase (ERO Insider) NERC's trustees agreed to update the organization's 2027 budget, using the assessment stabilization reserve to reduce the financial burden on registered entities. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139564-nerc-to-limit-2027-assessment-increase/ • PGE Says Holding Co. Would Boost Clean Energy Investments, Help Tackle Demand (RTO Insider) Portland General Electric says creating a holding company would help the utility compete for capital and tackle increasing energy demand in the Pacific Northwest, but skeptics say the proposal could end up benefitting shareholders to the detriment of customers. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139235-pge-holding-company-proposal-boost-investments/ Chapters: 00:07 Introduction 00:14 MISO, SPP Find 1 Joint Study Project that Shows Promise 00:31 FERC Greenlights MISO Assignment of Some Long-range Tx Projects to PJM TOs 00:47 Oracle Drops Suit Against Wisconsin PSC over Financial Requirements 01:03 CEC Praises Tesla for ‘Huge’ Semitruck Manufacturing Plans 01:16 N.Y. Moves to Improve Distributed Energy Interconnection 01:30 ISO-NE Outlines Proposed Treatment of Large Loads 01:46 Report: Calif. Should Simplify Programs to Tap More Flexible Load 01:59 Ontario Market Monitor Reviews 1st Year of Locational Pricing 02:16 NERC to Limit 2027 Assessment Increase 02:29 PGE Says Holding Co. Would Boost Clean Energy Investments, Help Tackle Demand 02:50 Subscribe Read these stories and more at W-W-W dot R-T-O Insider dot com. Music provided by BreakzStudios.

  5. 6d ago

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines: August 18, 2026

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines for August 18, 2026. In this episode: • Alberta Market Surveillance Administrator Briefs (RTO Insider) Alberta’s second-quarter average pool price fell 27% year over year and 8% from the preceding quarter to $29.47/MWh, according to the Market Surveillance Administrator’s Wholesale Market Report. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139460-alberta-market-surveillance-administrator-briefs/ • N.J. Lists Priorities for Changes to PJM Markets (RTO Insider) The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has issued a report suggesting changes to the rules of the PJM capacity market to address the high cost of electricity in the state. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139452-new-jersey-bpu-urges-pjm-market-reforms/ • ROWE Should Keep ‘Robust’ CAISO Market Functions, Pathways Says (RTO Insider) Representatives of the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative are recommending that the board of the Regional Organization for Western Energy keep in place CAISO’s market monitoring functions while ensuring there is a robust data-sharing framework after the ROWE assumes governance over the ISO’s energy markets. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139233-rowe-should-keep-robust-caiso-market-functions-pathways-says/ • Georgia PSC Extends Review of Hyperscale Data Center Contract (RTO Insider) A mammoth Georgia Power data center contract with OpenAI is facing heightened scrutiny from the state’s Public Service Commission amid questions over the 3.2-GW project’s long-term repercussions for other ratepayers. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139454-georgia-psc-extends-review-hyperscale-data-center-contract/ Chapters: 00:07 Introduction 00:14 Alberta Market Surveillance Administrator Briefs 00:31 N.J. Lists Priorities for Changes to PJM Markets 00:45 ROWE Should Keep ‘Robust’ CAISO Market Functions, Pathways Says 01:06 Georgia PSC Extends Review of Hyperscale Data Center Contract 01:24 Subscribe Read these stories and more at W-W-W dot R-T-O Insider dot com. Music provided by BreakzStudios.

  6. Aug 17

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines: August 17, 2026

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines for August 17, 2026. In this episode: • Affordability Wars: Why Chris Wright is Obsessed with Killing Energy-efficient Building Codes (RTO Insider commentary) Data centers have been grabbing the headlines, but the definitions and public understandings of energy efficiency and what building codes should and shouldn't include also have become fiercely contested territory. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139259-doe-opposition-residential-building-decarb-codes/ • Exelon has $1B in TSAs, but Debate over Data Centers Continues (RTO Insider) Exelon recently reported it has signed data centers to $1 billion in customer protections through transmission security agreements, but the political backlash against data center development has not quieted. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139238-exelon-1b-tsas-but-debate-over-data-centers-continues/ • ERCOT Asks for Exceptions to Batch Study Process (RTO Insider) ERCOT says it will need to file good-cause exceptions with the Texas PUC to respond to Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that the organizations conduct a “comprehensive” verification and audit of all data centers. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139319-ercot-asks-for-exceptions-batch-study-process/ • PJM MRC/MC Preview: Aug. 19, 2026 (RTO Insider) Included is a summary of items scheduled to be brought to a vote at the PJM Markets and Reliability Committee and Members Committee meetings. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139323-pjm-mrc-mc-preview-081926/ • N.J. Approves 1st Batch of Dual-use Solar Projects (NetZero Insider) The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved 16 dual-use solar projects with a combined capacity of 52 MW as the state seeks to ramp up solar power production to meet a looming supply shortage. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139292-nj-approves-first-batch-dual-solar-projects/ • Big Wall Street Move into Data Centers May Bring Money, Problems for AI (RTO Insider commentary) As political demands grow to slow down AI’s surge, technology and finance leaders parlaying the bulging muscle of Silicon Valley and Wall Street are saying “faster," writes Energy Futures columnist Peter Behr. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139289-big-wall-street-data-centers-bring-money-problems-for-ai/ • Christie: Don’t Settle for Cosmetic Half Measures in PJM (RTO Insider) Former FERC Chair Mark Christie has strong words of advice for current commissioners considering changes to PJM governance. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139339-christie-dont-settle-for-cosmetic-half-measures-pjm-reform/ Chapters: 00:07 Introduction 00:14 Commentary: Affordability Wars: Why Chris Wright is Obsessed with Killing Energy-efficient Building Codes 00:31 Exelon has $1B in TSAs, but Debate over Data Centers Continues 00:49 ERCOT Asks for Exceptions to Batch Study Process 01:04 PJM MRC/MC Preview: Aug. 19, 2026 01:18 N.J. Approves 1st Batch of Dual-use Solar Projects 01:34 Commentary: Big Wall Street Move into Data Centers May Bring Money, Problems for AI 01:52 Christie: Don’t Settle for Cosmetic Half Measures in PJM 02:03 Subscribe Read these stories and more at W-W-W dot R-T-O Insider dot com. Music provided by BreakzStudios.

  7. Aug 14

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines: August 14, 2026

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines for August 14, 2026. In this episode: • N.Y. Moves to Create Statewide Demand Response Platform (RTO Insider) The Excelsior Power Program is an effort to unify and streamline the similar DR programs operated by the state's electric and gas utilities. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139122-new-york-moves-create-statewide-demand-response-platform/ • BPA ‘Critical Crossroads’ Piece Gives Insight into Kavulla’s Day-ahead Market Views (RTO Insider) A new article penned by a Bonneville Power Administration spokesperson provides more fodder for speculation around whether new Administrator Travis Kavulla will seek to reverse the agency’s decision to join SPP’s Markets+. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139121-bpa-critical-crossroads-piece-insight-kavulla-day-ahead-market-views/ • Former IURC Chair Zay Sues Indiana Leadership over Dismissal (RTO Insider) Ousted Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission member Andy Zay has sued Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and several state officials, alleging he was illegally dismissed for approving a utility’s rate hike. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139137-former-iurc-chair-zay-sues-indiana-leadership-over-dismissal/ • Permian Basin in Texas, New Mexico Could be Next Data Center Hot Spot (RTO Insider) Growing nationwide public opposition to the proliferation of hyperscale data centers is forcing Big Tech companies to look at unconventional areas to site the computational facilities needed to power the booming artificial intelligence industry. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139128-permian-basin-could-be-next-data-center-hot-spot/ • Northwest Power Plan Envisions 11 GW of New Generation by 2032 (RTO Insider) The Pacific Northwest will need about 11 GW of new generation along with other resources by 2032 to meet electricity demand that could as much as double in 20 years, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council said in a draft plan. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139127-northwest-power-plan-envisions-11gw-new-generation-2032/ • CAISO Issues Large Load Proposal to Address Show-cause Order (RTO Insider) CAISO has proposed numerous changes to its large load interconnection processes about two months after FERC issued a show-cause order on the subject. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139113-caiso-issues-large-load-proposal-address-show-cause-order/ • ISO-NE Updates CAR Transition Plan, Stakeholders Offer Amendments (RTO Insider) As ISO-NE nears the final stretch of work on its CAR project, energy storage accreditation and the treatment of the region’s gas constraint continue to be hot topics. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139111-iso-ne-updates-car-transition-plan-stakeholders-amendments/ • Major Data Center and Generation Projects Move Forward in Pa. and Texas (RTO Insider) Several major data center and generation projects recently have won funding or been unveiled in Pennsylvania and Texas, including efforts by NextEra Energy, Amazon, and a partnership between GE Vernova and Blue Energy. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139125-major-data-center-generation-projects-move-forward-texas-pa/ • Ontario Embraces Data Centers but Proposes Guardrails (RTO Insider) The government of Ontario has opened consultation on a proposed framework for deciding which data centers may connect to the grid. Ontario also proposes a separate, higher electricity rate class for new data centers larger than 1 MW. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139119-ontario-embraces-data-centers-but-proposes-guardrails/ • NERC Draft Paper Clarifies IBR Modeling Requirements (ERO Insider) NERC is seeking comments on a draft technical paper that builds on a recently approved standard for IBR model validation. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139115-nerc-draft-paper-clarifies-ibr-requirements/ • IESO DER Plan Raises Data, Control Disputes (RTO Insider) Hydro Ottawa told IESO that its proposed framework for coordinating distributed energy resources would not give local utilities enough information or operational control to manage their systems safely. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139054-ieso-der-plan-raises-data-control-disputes/ • ‘Bolder and Faster’ BPA Launches Large Load Initiative (RTO Insider) The Bonneville Power Administration has launched an initiative to accelerate the integration of large loads while seeking a “bolder and faster” approach to major policy initiatives, the agency’s new leader, Travis Kavulla, said during his first quarterly business review. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138952-bolder-faster-bpa-launches-large-load-initiative/ • SPP to Study Increased East-West Transfer Capability (RTO Insider) SPP’s Board of Directors has approved a high-priority study of increasing transfer capability between the Western and Eastern Interconnections and balancing authorities that could produce millions of dollars in annual savings. https://www.rtoinsider.com/139131-spp-to-study-increased-east-west-transfer-capability/ Chapters: 00:07 Introduction 00:14 N.Y. Moves to Create Statewide Demand Response Platform 00:26 BPA ‘Critical Crossroads’ Piece Gives Insight into Kavulla’s Day-ahead Market Views 00:45 Former IURC Chair Zay Sues Indiana Leadership over Dismissal 01:01 Permian Basin in Texas, New Mexico Could be Next Data Center Hot Spot 01:21 Northwest Power Plan Envisions 11 GW of New Generation by 2032 01:39 CAISO Issues Large Load Proposal to Address Show-cause Order 01:52 ISO-NE Updates CAR Transition Plan, Stakeholders Offer Amendments 02:07 Major Data Center and Generation Projects Move Forward in Pa. and Texas 02:26 Ontario Embraces Data Centers but Proposes Guardrails 02:44 NERC Draft Paper Clarifies IBR Modeling Requirements 02:55 IESO DER Plan Raises Data, Control Disputes 03:12 ‘Bolder and Faster’ BPA Launches Large Load Initiative 03:31 SPP to Study Increased East-West Transfer Capability 03:47 Subscribe Read these stories and more at W-W-W dot R-T-O Insider dot com. Music provided by BreakzStudios.

  8. Aug 12

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines: August 12, 2026

    RTO Insider Daily Headlines for August 12, 2026. In this episode: • Finally in Service, NECEC’s Effects Still Hotly Contested in New England (RTO Insider) NECEC appears to have led to, or at least coincided with, several notable changes, including shifting flow patterns between New England and Québec, increased congestion within ISO-NE, and price suppression during periods of increased imports. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138788-finally-in-service-necec-effects-hotly-contested-new-england/ • NIPSCO Requests to Recover $38M in Losses from DOE-Mandated Schahfer Coal Plant (RTO Insider) Northern Indiana Public Service Co. told FERC it needs to recover $38 million from MISO Midwest customers after it spent $116.7 million from January through March attempting to make its R.M. Schahfer coal plant available because of a DOE order. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138784-nipsco-requests-recover-38m-doe-mandated-schahfer-coal-plant/ • FERC Approves CAISO Start-up Funding Plan for ROWE (RTO Insider) FERC approved CAISO’s plan to back a commercial loan of up to $8.5 million to fund start-up costs for the Regional Organization for Western Energy — the new entity established to provide independent governance for the ISO’s Western markets. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138878-ferc-approves-caiso-start-up-funding-plan-for-rowe/ • N.C. Offers Playbook for Treating Grid Reliability as Homeland Security Issue (RTO Insider commentary) Electricity is what the rest of modern life runs on, which means a large grid disruption is not only a utility problem. It is a homeland security problem, writes energy consultant Colton Overcash. https://www.rtoinsider.com/137940-north-carolina-playbook-treating-grid-reliability-homeland-security-issue/ • U.S. Clean Energy, Transportation Investments Increase (NetZero Insider) The Clean Investment Monitor tallied $75 billion of clean-tech investments in the second quarter, the second-highest three-month total since the database began in 2018. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138872-clean-investment-monitor-2q-update/ • Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Approval to be Reviewed (RTO Insider) A judge has granted the Trump administration’s request to reconsider approval granted by the Biden administration for construction and operation for the wind farm off the New Jersey coast. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138874-atlantic-shores-offshore-wind-approval-to-be-reviewed/ • EPRI SAFERai.power Initiative Aims to Make AI Tools Safe for Operators (RTO Insider) EPRI launched its SAFERai.power initiative with power and AI industry members to ensure the former can beneficially use the latter's technology while maintaining reliability and safety. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138858-epri-safeai-power-initiative-aims-make-ai-tools-safe/ • FERC Approves Updated INSM Standard (ERO Insider) FERC approved NERC’s proposed standard that will expand requirements for internal network security monitoring on some grid-connected cyber systems. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138864-ferc-approves-updated-insm-standard/ • NV Energy's Wildfire Plan Too Expensive, Critics Say (RTO Insider) NV Energy’s proposed three-year plan for wildfires and other natural disasters is facing opposition from parties who say costs have increased too much from previous plans and more cost-benefit analysis is needed. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138862-nv-energy-wildfire-plan-too-expensive-critics-say/ • NYISO: CHPE yet to ‘Demonstrate’ Full Capability; Danskammer to Stay Online into 2027 (RTO Insider) The Champlain Hudson Power Express’ rocky first months after its much-celebrated start of commercial operations is rippling through NYISO’s reliability planning and illustrating the risks of a grid relying on new, large transmission projects. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138548-nyiso-chpe-yet-to-demonstrate-full-capability/ • Maryland Ratepayers at Risk from PJM Backstop, Advocate Says (RTO Insider) PJM’s proposed reliability backstop procurement risks costing customers of two of Maryland’s electric utilities more than a half billion dollars over 15 years, the state’s ratepayer advocate wrote in a new filing. https://www.rtoinsider.com/138882-maryland-fears-pjm-backstop-effort-could-raise-ratepayer-costs/ Chapters: 00:07 Introduction 00:14 Finally in Service, NECEC’s Effects Still Hotly Contested in New England 00:32 NIPSCO Requests to Recover $38M in Losses from DOE-Mandated Schahfer Coal Plant 00:55 FERC Approves CAISO Start-up Funding Plan for ROWE 01:13 Commentary: N.C. Offers Playbook for Treating Grid Reliability as Homeland Security Issue 01:31 U.S. Clean Energy, Transportation Investments Increase 01:45 Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Approval to be Reviewed 01:59 EPRI SAFERai.power Initiative Aims to Make AI Tools Safe for Operators 02:15 FERC Approves Updated INSM Standard 02:26 NV Energy's Wildfire Plan Too Expensive, Critics Say 02:43 NYISO: CHPE yet to ‘Demonstrate’ Full Capability; Danskammer to Stay Online into 2027 03:05 Maryland Ratepayers at Risk from PJM Backstop, Advocate Says 03:21 Subscribe Read these stories and more at W-W-W dot R-T-O Insider dot com. Music provided by BreakzStudios.

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