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Groups challenge MISO cost allocation plan for coal power plant

Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · 19h

The US Dept. of Energy ordered the Michigan utility to keep its coal plant open despite its planned retirement in May 2025, citing an "energy emergency." But who is going to pay for it?
www.utilitydive.com/news/ferc-do...

Industrial, business and environmental groups say they should not have to pay to continue running a 1,560-MW, coal-fired power plant that doesn’t benefit them after the DOE ordered it to stay open.

www.utilitydive.com

A new way to tackle the real politics of climate change through asset revaluation

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Jessica Green @greenprofgreen.bsky.social · 1d

Today is the day!!! Existential Politics is out in the world!

Read about why we’re doing climate policy wrong (too focused on measuring emissions) & what we should do instead (focus on $$ to constrain fossil asset owners & expand green asset owners). Just in time for #COP30.

Existential Politics

press.princeton.edu

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · 1d

There is still time to register for the IPU Advanced Regulatory Accounting & Auditing class starting tomorrow (10/7).
*Increase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in regulatory rate case accounting and auditing
*Earn continuing professional education credits
*Network with utility professionals 👇

Advanced Regulatory Studies Program

Advanced Regulatory Studies Program

Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · 1d

There is still time to register for the IPU Advanced Regulatory Accounting & Auditing class starting tomorrow (10/7).
*Increase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in regulatory rate case accounting and auditing
*Earn continuing professional education credits
*Network with utility professionals 👇

Solar array at former landfill to power Grand Rapids city operations by 2027

Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · 27d

Excited to see this project coming together after many years of planning!
www.mlive.com/news/grand-r...

The solar array will generate electricity to power the city's traffic signals, streetlights and municipal buildings during daylight hours.

www.mlive.com

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · 28d

Private equity firm to buy all Consumers Energy dams in Michigan for $13

www.mlive.com/environment/...

Private equity firm to buy all Consumers Energy dams in Michigan for $13

The Michigan utility says the sale will preserve the dams and their upstream impoundments while saving its customers money.

www.mlive.com

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Timmons Roberts @timmonsroberts.bsky.social · Sep 5

'In the measured world of grid operators, warnings like these are “unprecedented,” said Abe Silverman, an attorney, energy consultant,&research scholar @JHU. But so is the threat of the federal government smashing a cornerstone of a region’s energy mix, he said.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...

Halting Revolution Wind could be a disaster for New England’s grid

If Trump kills the now-frozen offshore wind project, utility customers will pay more money for dirtier and less reliable electricity.

www.canarymedia.com

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for IPU's Accounting and Ratemaking Course:
Sept. 9-11, 2025
Introduces the concepts of public utility accounting, financing, cost allocation, & rate design to public utility commissioners, professional staff, consumer & environmental advocates, utility personnel, & other stakeholders. 👇

Accounting and Ratemaking Course

Accounting and Ratemaking Course

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Erik Hoffner @erikhoffner.bsky.social · Aug 27

Notoriously-not-green operator of New England’s electric grid warns that the trumps move to halt an (already 80% completed) offshore #renewable #wind farm *will reduce reliability of the grid* 🤔

“Delaying the project will increase risks” it said:
thehill.com/policy/energ...

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join the IPU Accounting & Ratemaking Course!
Sept. 9-11, 2025
The course introduces the concepts of public utility accounting, financing, cost allocation, & rate design to public utility commissioners, professional staff, consumer & environmental advocates, utility personnel, &other stakeholders.

Accounting and Ratemaking Course

Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join the IPU Accounting & Ratemaking Course!
Sept. 9-11, 2025
The course introduces the concepts of public utility accounting, financing, cost allocation, & rate design to public utility commissioners, professional staff, consumer & environmental advocates, utility personnel, &other stakeholders.

FERC approves cost allocation paths for power plants DOE ordered to run past shutdown dates

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Madalsa @madalsa.org · Aug 18

Electricity prices in California's investor-owned utilities (IOUs) and community choice aggregator (CCA) territories have more than doubled in a decade, after accounting for inflation.

What are these power providers spending the increased revenues on?

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 18

"Expenses related to operating two, 380-MW oil- and gas-fired units at Constellation’s Eddystone plant in Pennsylvania will be spread across the PJM Interconnection’s footprint..." 2/2

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 18

"The costs of keeping the 1,560-MW, coal-fired J.H. Campbell plant in Michigan online will be shared across the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s northern and central regions, under FERC’s decision..." 1/2

The decisions affect Consumers Energy and Constellation Energy, as well as ratepayers in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator and PJM Interconnection footprints.

www.utilitydive.com

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 14

🥵 "But then come August, that devil in cargo shorts..." Brilliant!
#EnergySky 🔌💡

チョンボ天皇 @johnxuandou.bsky.social · Aug 13

This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 14

Day 4 of our Annual Regulatory Studies Program: Fundamentals Course features another day of expert instruction. Today's topics:
*Federal Energy Regulation 🔌
*Environmental Reg of Utilities 🏭
*Regulatory Alternatives ↔️
*Regulatory Interdependence & Ethics 😇
##EnergySky 🔌💡💧

Annual Regulatory Studies Program (CAMP): The Fundamentals Course

Annual Regulatory Studies Program (CAMP): The Fundamentals Course

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 13

It's Day 3 at the IPU Annual Regulatory Studies Program! Today we welcome Steve Kihm & Patrick Sullivan to introduce us to Finance Fundamentals of Regulation, Danny Kermode to cover Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Jenifer Bosco & Breneta Haynes on Utility Consumer Rights & Protections.

Trump admin cancels $156M Michigan solar program as coal plant decision looms - Bridge Michigan

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Erik Nordman @eriknordman.bsky.social · Aug 12

"The Trump administration has canceled $156 million in federal grants that were supposed to help low-income Michiganders install solar panels, a development that could prompt a legal challenge from the state." #EnergySky 🔌💡
bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

Michigan has already committed nearly $14 million of the federal funds to support projects from Escanaba to Detroit. State officials left the door open to a potential lawsuit.

bridgemi.com

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 12

Today's Regulatory Studies Program features the Economic Fundamentals of Regulation with Dr. Geoff Marke and the Legal Fundamentals of Regulation with Harvey Reiter. 🔌💡💧

Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 11

The IPU Annual Regulatory Studies Program: Fundamentals Course starts today! On deck today we have Dr. Janice Beecher with an introduction about "why we regulate, followed by a panel discussion comparing utility regulation across sectors. 🔌💡💧
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs...

Annual Regulatory Studies Program (CAMP): The Fundamentals Course

Annual Regulatory Studies Program (CAMP): The Fundamentals Course

Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 11

The IPU Annual Regulatory Studies Program: Fundamentals Course starts today! On deck today we have Dr. Janice Beecher with an introduction about "why we regulate, followed by a panel discussion comparing utility regulation across sectors. 🔌💡💧
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs...

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 11

Yes, IPU's programs are open to anyone. Please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website (www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/index) for more information.

Annual Regulatory Studies Program (CAMP): The Fundamentals Course

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 5

IPU's Annual Regulatory Studies Program - Fundamentals Course begins next week! Join fellow utility commissioners & staff for engaging sessions on core concepts in utility regulation & networking opportunities. The course is live on Zoom 8/11-15. See link below for program details & registration.

Annual Regulatory Studies Program (CAMP): The Fundamentals Course

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Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · Aug 5

IPU's Annual Regulatory Studies Program - Fundamentals Course begins next week! Join fellow utility commissioners & staff for engaging sessions on core concepts in utility regulation & networking opportunities. The course is live on Zoom 8/11-15. See link below for program details & registration.