March 19, 2025

MISO aims for quicker generator review process to avert looming capacity shortfall

The new process aims to accelerate the study of generation projects critical for grid reliability, as MISO faces a capacity shortfall that could grow to 4.7 GW by 2028.

Fast Track Power: MISO filed with FERC a proposal to revise its market rules establishing the Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) process. The initiative aims to fast-track the study on a serial basis of shovel-ready generation projects deemed crucial for addressing urgent resource adequacy and reliability needs in the near term. Eligible projects must have 100% site control and milestone ...

Details:

Filing Date: March 17, 2025

Docket Numbers:

ER25-1674

Short Summary:

MISO filed with FERC a proposal to revise its market rules establishing the Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) process. The initiative aims to fast-track the study on a serial basis of shovel-ready generation projects deemed crucial for addressing urgent resource adequacy and reliability needs in the near term.

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Categories:

Policies & Rulemakings

Tags: Generator Interconnection Queue, Resource Adequacy

Entities:

Markets: Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Regions: Central

States:

Regulators: FERC

Courts:

Documents:

Interconnection Process – Tariff Revision Proposal