FERC Denies Rehearing of Orders on PJM Capacity Market Reforms

FERC Order on PJM Capacity Market Reforms Draws Criticism for Hindering State Clean Energy Policies

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s long-awaited order revamping PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market rules directs the grid operator to extend the minimum offer price, or MOPR, to all new state-subsidized resources. Clean energy advocates sharply criticized the move citing its potential to harm renewable generation seeking to participate in the capacity market. Democratic Commissioner Richard…

Community Solar Jan 6 2020

Oregon Regulator Advances Community Solar Program

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The Oregon Public Utilities Commission approved guidelines to implement its community solar initiative, allowing project managers to begin creating program applications, according to a Jan. 2 news release. The program, which is designed to reduce barriers to participation, includes a 10 percent project capacity carve-out dedicated to low income customers. The initiative will allow customers…