News

RTO Insider reports on PJM's capacity auction results, with prices hitting the $329.17/MW-day price cap approved by FERC. United's Jon Gordon stated that new resources are needed to meet forecast demand, advocating for critical reforms to streamline interconnection processes.

Ohio Capital Journal reports that Ohio ratepayers may see further increases in their electric bills when PJM Interconnection releases its annual capacity auction results. United's Jon Gordon discussed the different factors that drove energy rate hikes in last year's PJM capacity auction, including slow interconnection processes, poor transmission planning, and rising energy demand.

RTO Insider reports on the delayed hearing for the California Pathways Bill after several organizations withdrew support for the proposed legislation unless amended. United's Leah Rubin Shen commended the legislature for delaying the hearing, highlighting that a resilient regional electricity market that includes California will benefit the entire West by delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy across the region.

E&E News discusses the potential consequences of a bifurcated regional grid between the West's two electricity market options—California's Extended Day-Ahead Market and the Southwest Power Pool's Markets+. United's Brian Turner warned that dividing the region between two systems could limit efficiencies, increase electricity costs, and decrease grid reliability.

PV Magazine reports on Infocast's 2025 Transmission and Interconnection Summit, highlighting several panelists, including United's Caitlin Marquis, who discussed strategies to overcome interconnection delays, such as utilizing grid automation tools and improving transmission planning.

RTO Insider reports on Gordon van Welie's plans to retire at the end of this year. Several industry experts, including United's Alex Lawton, thanked van Welie for his service and congratulated his replacement Dr. Vamsi Chadalavada (ISO-NE's COO), highlighting his commitment to lowering energy costs, improving energy efficiency, and modernizing the region's grid.

CT Mirror reports that New England's electric grid is facing significant uncertainty as the region attempts to modernize its energy infrastructure. Most notably, plans to enhance interregional transmission are being threatened by potential policy changes and proposed budget cuts. United's Kat Burnham emphasized the need for more transmission infrastructure, urging regional coordination between the states amidst federal uncertainty.

The Center Square covered a recent House Energy Committee hearing on electric transmission and emerging load growth in the Northeast. Industry experts, including United's Chloe Holden, spoke to the benefits of implementing grid-enhancing technologies, advanced transmission technologies, and virtual power plants as a way to meet growing energy demand.

E&E News reports that the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved the state's first-ever high-voltage transmission lines. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms explains why this is an important step for the future of Texas' energy grid.