Platts The California Independent System Operator plans to develop three flexible capacity products to help the grid operator manage a growing renewable energy fleet, according to a draft ‘framework’ released Monday. The ISO’s current flexible capacity product is overly inclusive…
Author: Rick Ankrum
Analysis: Fines likely if ERCOT retirements result in blackouts
Platts The North American Electric Reliability Corp levied $278,000 in penalties on Texas entities following the rolling blackouts imposed during the extreme cold snap of February 2011, but the consequences would likely be much heavier if another rolling blackout results…