Electricity Markets
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Dec. 18 directed the PJM Interconnection to establish transparent rules to facilitate service of AI-driven data centers and other large loads co-located with generating facilities.
Generation
On December 15, the Pasadena, California, City Council unanimously approved the Optimized Strategic Plan (OSP), a forward-looking framework that will guide Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) to meet the goals of Resolution 9977, sourcing 100% of Pasadena’s electricity from carbon-free resources by the end of 2030 while optimizing for affordability, rate equity, stability, and reliability of electricity while achieving this goal.
Generation
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Sen. Angus King (I-ME) recently introduced the Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act, S. 3518.
Grid Modernization
IEEE-USA is seeking applications to apply for the Congressional Electric Grid Policy Fellowship. The fellowship stipend will range from $100k for a brand-new PhD to $200k for those with experience.
Electricity Markets
The PJM Interconnection on Dec. 17 announced the results of its 2027/2028 Base Residual Auction (BRA), which secured 134,479 MW of unforced capacity generation (UCAP) and demand response (DR) to meet projected electricity needs for more than 67 million people across 13 states and the District of Columbia.
Reliability
The Long Island Power Authority on Dec. 18 announced the adoption of its 2026 budget, which delivers stable electric rates, including a 3.3% decrease in the average residential customer’s electric bill.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 19 announced a landmark agreement between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG).
Community Engagement
The Gallatin Department of Electricity, a Tennessee public power utility, recently opened a new facility that expands crew quarters and creates additional space for utility trucks.
Generation
Texas public power utility Austin Energy in late November issued an all resource request for proposals.