James Downing is a D.C. Correspondent at RTO Insider/Net Zero Insider, specializing in energy and environmental policy. With a focus on reporting on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Energy (DOE), James provides insightful coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and the intersection of energy and politics.
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James Downing's coverage primarily focuses on energy and related legal policy regulation, as well as government announcements. He seems to be interested in developments within power markets, energy policy, transmission planning, reliability, and clean energy initiatives.
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The six regions driving load growth through 2029, according to Grid Strategies | Grid Strategies
By: James Downing
Former FERC commissioners discussed Order 1920-A and its accommodations to states, which could have both benefits and drawbacks.
FERC rejected proposals from PJM and its transmission owners that would have changed regional planning, by moving those rules to the tariff from the operating agreement, while also giving transmission owners more authority over the process.
By: James Downing
A chart from the report showing the amounts of new generation and transmission needed under two different data center growth scenarios and whether the Virginia Clean Economy Act is followed. | Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
Beaver Valley Power Station in western Pennsylvania | Energy Harbor
Voltus filed a complaint at FERC over MISO's interpretation of a recent rule change that led the grid operator to stop accepting replacements for customers who sign up to provide demand response but retire.
Permitting reform legislation is dead this Congress and the new Republican majority will have to work on a new bill next session. Despite the GOP's control of the Senate next session, it will need votes from Democrats to pass any reforms.
The Virginia State Corporation Commission spent a full day looking at how growing demand from data centers is impacting the state's electric grid and rates.
By: James Downing
Backed by a new process conducted by the New England states, ISO-NE is moving forward with a request for proposals to build new transmission that would bring wind to market from Northern Maine.
A wide ranging group of consumer organizations filed a complaint with FERC criticizing the existing process for local transmission planning.
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