The details: The grid operator’s management committee has approved its large-load proposal addressing FERC’s show-cause order. NYISO’s plan tells large loads to bring new capacity or accept non-firm service.
The question mark: This proposal also includes a (vague) state exemption for certain large loads, which could receive firm service without securing new generation. Why? To preserve NY’s grid authority.
Next steps: NYISO plans to file the proposal with FERC on Nov. 16, the show-cause deadline for all FERC-regulated grid operators (besides SPP, whose deadline falls a few days later).