Legal Challenges & Disputes

Featured image for “PJM market monitor challenges $148M in energy efficiency payments, citing flawed reporting”
June 3, 2025

PJM market monitor challenges $148M in energy efficiency payments, citing flawed reporting

The complaint alleges that indicated energy efficiency sellers lack evidence to support payments for the 2025/2026 capacity market delivery year.

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May 16, 2025

Power producers’ report disputes claim that generation cost are the main driver of rising power bills in PJM

Distribution, transmission, and state policies identified as major contributors, challenging assumptions about PJM’s recent record capacity auction.

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April 30, 2025

RMI’s ‘power couples’ model promises cleaner data centers and a more reliable grid

RMI champions co-locating data centers with gas generators and renewables to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.

Featured image for “Midwest transmission owners challenge FERC return-on-equity ruling in U.S. appeals court”
April 29, 2025

Midwest transmission owners challenge FERC return-on-equity ruling in U.S. appeals court

The petition challenges FERC’s decision to apply a revised ROE methodology retroactively, impacting refunds and potentially setting a precedent for future rate cases.

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March 20, 2025

FERC reaffirms denial of Shell’s access to Venture Global Calcasieu Pass confidential documents

The ruling marks a decisive blow to the oil major’s dispute over its supply contract with Venture Global LNG.

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March 10, 2025

Xcel Energy’s $2B power line sparks legal fight from skiing enclave Aspen

Cities appeal FERC’s decision on the $2 billion transmission project, arguing unfair cost allocation.

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March 7, 2025

FERC dismisses complaint against Dominion in greenhouse gas cost dispute, affirming prior ruling

The ruling reinforces FERC’s limited role in disputes that it considers contractual rather than regulatory, even when those disputes involve state-level environmental compliance programs like RGGI.

Featured image for “State AG, consumer advocates demand refunds, overhaul of PJM auction, amid soaring costs”
December 11, 2024

State AG, consumer advocates demand refunds, overhaul of PJM auction, amid soaring costs

The coalition warns that inaction could lead to consumer costs more than doubling to a staggering $37 billion in the 2026/2027 auction.

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December 11, 2024

PJM market monitor throw’s support behind Transco’s emergency request to operate pipeline

Project proponents say the pipeline is necessary to handle the expected surge in natural gas demand during the upcoming heating season.

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December 11, 2024

Dynegy, Illinois Power file legal challenge in ongoing MISO market manipulation dispute

The petition comes after FERC’s most recent review of Dynegy’s market activity is said to turn up evidence of misconduct.

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December 11, 2024

Market watchdog protests PJM’s capacity auction, calling for inclusion of extended-life plants

The exclusion of RMR capacity in the 2026/2027 auction could cost consumers as much as $14.5B, OPSI says.

Featured image for “State AG, consumer advocates demand refunds, PJM auction overhaul amid soaring costs”
November 18, 2024

State AG, consumer advocates demand refunds, PJM auction overhaul amid soaring costs

The coalition warns that inaction could lead to consumer costs more than doubling to a staggering $37 billion in the 2026/2027 auction.

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