What’s at stake for Illinois as FERC considers PJM capacity market changes

Energy News Network: An upcoming decision by federal energy regulators could give Illinois and other states greater autonomy to pursue clean energy, but observers say it also has potential to boost traditional power plants at the expense of ratepayers.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is weighing multiple proposals for how the PJM regional grid operator should manage subsidized power sources from states such as Illinois that offer incentives for nuclear and renewables.

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