When its market monitor raised red flags over a $22B transmission expansion, MISO tried to push them out of the process. FERC just said: not happening. (Utility Dive)
FERC said the monitor’s review is “unambiguously” authorized by MISO’s tariff, which requires monitoring of any actions affecting market competitiveness—including transmission planning.
FERC Chairman Mark Christie applauded the monitor for challenging MISO’s math amid rising ratepayer costs, calling transmission the “single biggest driver” of recent utility bill spikes.