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Grid Operators Prepare for Tariffs on Canadian Electricity

In a significant development, grid operators in New York and New England are preparing to manage the impact of new tariffs on Canadian electricity imports. These tariffs, introduced as part of a broader trade policy under the Trump administration, could add millions of dollars in costs for...

Why calibrate test equipment

You’re serious about your electrical test instruments. You buy top brands, and you expect them to be accurate. You know some people send their digital instruments to a metrology lab for calibration, and you wonder why. After all, these are all electronic — there’s no meter...

Climate Change News

Professor Helps Preserve Crucial Climate Change Data

The Trump administration’s policies raised concerns about the preservation of critical environmental data. Recognizing the risk of losing valuable information, Eric Nost and the Environmental Data Governance Initiative (EDGI) took proactive steps to archive datasets at risk of deletion. The...

B.C. Climate News: Urgent Calls for Enhanced Emissions Targets and Displacement Due to Climate Change

As climate change increasingly shapes the landscape of our planet, British Columbia (B.C.) is at the forefront of addressing the challenges posed by a warming world. Recent developments highlight two critical issues: the call from Canada’s net-zero advisory body for more ambitious emissions...

Renewable Energy News

Texas CEO Calls for Redesign of the Grid

As Texas continues to experience rapid population growth and surging electricity demand, there is increasing pressure on the state's electrical grid to meet the needs of its residents. According to Texas energy leader, Dan Woodfin, the state's grid needs a fundamental redesign to address the...

Massachusetts Legislation Aims to Accelerate Shift from Natural Gas

Massachusetts is taking bold steps to address its energy future with new legislation aimed at accelerating the state's transition away from natural gas. The proposed bill, introduced by state lawmakers, focuses on reducing reliance on fossil fuels and enhancing the state's renewable energy goals....

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FERC Fines Ketchup Caddy $27M for MISO Fraud

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has imposed a $27 million penalty on Ketchup Caddy LLC for engaging in fraudulent practices within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) demand response program. This decision marks a significant move in FERC's ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity of energy markets and deter manipulation.

Understanding the Case

The demand response program is a vital component of energy markets, designed to promote grid stability by incentivizing consumers to reduce...