Dive Brief: Dominion Energy in South Carolina and several other utilities have asked to delay their requests for rate increases given the novel coronavirus pandemic. In New York, an epicenter of the outbreak, regulators have approved multiple deferrals, from three to five months, according to a report from Moody's on Monday. Regulators in North Carolina and other states … [Read more...] about Utilities move to delay rate case proceedings during pandemic
Transmission and Distribution
In Times of Uncertainty, the Electric Grid Remains the Foundation for Continuity and the Enabler of Change
By Dr. Ake Almgren, Chair – PJM Board of Managers While we are currently in difficult and uncertain times, we must, more than ever, stay focused on our core mission of keeping the lights on – at the least cost – for the 65 million people we serve in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Operating the bulk power grid amid a pandemic is a new challenge, … [Read more...] about In Times of Uncertainty, the Electric Grid Remains the Foundation for Continuity and the Enabler of Change
EIA's Hourly Electric Grid Monitor provides timely data about electricity usage patterns
April 6, 2020The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Hourly Electric Grid Monitor provides up-to-the-hour information showing electricity demand across the U.S. electric grid. Large-scale events that affect normal routines, from expected occurrences such as major holidays to unexpected situations such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, can change the pattern of … [Read more...] about EIA's Hourly Electric Grid Monitor provides timely data about electricity usage patterns
PJM Working to Refine Load Forecasts to Isolate Pandemic Impact
PJM is working to refine a load forecasting method to identify the impact of human behavioral changes on the demand for electricity as states impose new and ever-restrictive measures to combat the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Chris Pilong, Director – Operations Planning, and Tom Falin, Director – Resource Adequacy Planning, shared PJM’s plan … [Read more...] about PJM Working to Refine Load Forecasts to Isolate Pandemic Impact
PJM Stakeholders Endorse Enhanced Credit & Market Rules to Protect Evolving Markets & FTR Auctions
PJM’s Markets and Reliability Committee (MRC) and Members Committee Thursday (March 26) endorsed a comprehensive package of amendments to the Tariff and Operating Agreement to enhance credit and market rules. By an overwhelming 90 percent majority at the MRC meeting, and by acclamation at the Members Committee meeting, stakeholders supported the improvements crafted to … [Read more...] about PJM Stakeholders Endorse Enhanced Credit & Market Rules to Protect Evolving Markets & FTR Auctions