April 8, 2025

FERC rejects clean energy groups’ challenge to MISO grid connection overhaul for tackling major project backlog

The coalition of renewable groups contend that the grid manager’s plan will fail to resolve massive gridlocks in connecting new projects to the system, which has grown to over 300 GW.

Rehearing Request Rejected: FERC denied an appeal from a coalition of clean energy advocates, led by the American Clean Power Association, challenging MISO's plan to cap the total MW value of interconnection requests studied in each cycle, according to an April 3 notice. Setting the Stage: On Jan. 30, FERC approved MISO's proposal to cap interconnection requests at 50% of ...

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Filing Date: April 3, 2025

Docket Numbers:

ER25-507

Short Summary:

FERC denied an appeal from a coalition of clean energy advocates, led by the American Clean Power Association, challenging MISO’s plan to cap the total MW value of interconnection requests studied in each cycle, according to an April 3 notice.

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Policies & Rulemakings

Tags: Generator Interconnection Queue, Rehearing Request

Entities: American Clean Power Association, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Markets: Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Regions: Central

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Regulators: FERC

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Documents:

Generator Interconnection Queue Process – Tariff Amendment – Denial of Rehearing Request