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NEWS: Great Plains grid operator asks to fast-track power plants

SPP wants to move fast on power plants to stave off potential shortages—and it’s seeking permission from FERC to fast-track the approval process. (E&E News)

  • Keep in mind: FERC approved PJM’s similar request to expedite approvals earlier this year but rejected MISO’s in May (MISO plans to re-file a revised version next month).

  • The goal for these RTOs? Get new renewable and natural gas-fired replacements for legacy fossil fuel power plants online faster, without the traffic jams.