As a new weekly coverage feature, NPM has Recorded, Transcribed and Summarized 25 ISO/RTO meetings covering over 3,780 minutes (63 hours) for Week of June 12, 2026. Click on the SIGNALS links to get an audio recording of the meeting and the transcript. We welcome any feedback on call coverage at help@newprojectmedia.com

Recorded & Summarized: MISO: Modeling Users Group (MUG) Meeting- June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

• MISO progressing Model Manager Phase 3 with testing underway and full integration of planning and operations data expected through transition phases into 2027 and beyond
• Stakeholders raised usability concerns on Model Manager complexity highlighting need for simplification better tools and user support
• Planning model updates advancing with 2026 series underway including powerflow timelines dynamics preparation and transition planning toward newer software versions
• Large load modeling and compliance updates continue with focus on interconnection requirements data validation and coordination across planning and operations
• MCR submission accuracy improving significantly reaching 89 percent year to date with target to achieve 95 percent through better validation and stakeholder coordination

Summarized: PJM: PJM/MISO IPSAC- June 08, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

• PJM and MISO confirmed moving forward with a 2026 TMEP study focused on addressing persistent interregional congestion identified from historical data
• Study will assess 23 high-congestion flowgates with focus on persistence, outage impacts, and feasibility of low-cost transmission upgrades
• TMEP projects are constrained by 20 million cost cap, fast implementation timelines, and benefits based on historical congestion reduction
• Order 1920 compliance work is underway with both RTOs largely aligned, focusing on enhancing interregional coordination and transparency
• Stakeholders highlighted need for broader project flexibility and improved benefit metrics to enable more effective interregional transmission planning

Recorded & Summarized: SPP: Grid Transformation Advisory Group Net Conference- June 08, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET

• GTAG confirmed strategic advisory role in intermediate planning focusing on direction risks and program performance without direct project approval or study execution
• 2026 priorities include building solution repository reviewing policy changes and supporting tariff development for sponsored projects and NTC issuance
• Regular cadence planned with quarterly reviews for strategic input and feedback while maintaining flexibility based on program progress
• SPP remains actively engaged in shaping large load policy through NERC working groups white papers and technical contributions
• Stakeholders emphasized need to address gaps around large load modeling market design and coordination with evolving NERC standards

Recorded & Summarized: SPP: Interim Markets+ Independent Panel Net Conference- June 08, 2026 at 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

• Meeting approved multiple material and non-material MIRs unanimously, reflecting strong alignment across working groups and minimal policy changes with focus on clarifications and implementation adjustments
• Markets Plus governance and transition timeline progressing toward October 2027 go live, including committee formation, stakeholder participation, and nomination processes
• GHG related updates ensure carbon costs, reporting timelines, and import attribution align with regulatory requirements and market protocols
• Resource adequacy integration discussions highlight use of Markets Plus systems to support RAP operations, improving efficiency without requiring full market participation
• Stakeholder driven process remains central, with most detailed discussions occurring in working groups, enabling smoother approvals at IMIP level

Summarized: PJM: Independent State Agencies Committee- June 08, 2026 at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

• RTEP 2026 process nearing completion with planning window focused on five year reliability needs alongside supporting longer term analysis
• Significant generation pipeline exists with over 50 gigawatts holding agreements while large volumes remain uncertain within queue
• Planning models prioritize operating and committed generation with increasing reliance on queue projects and capacity expansion due to growing load
• Rising load growth driven primarily by data center’s is creating transmission expansion needs and increasing resource adequacy uncertainty
• Cost allocation debate intensified due to data center driven transmission investments raising concerns over fairness to regions without concentrated load growth

Summarized: NYISO: Budget & Priorities Working Group- June 08, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

• Project prioritization advances with milestones on June 24 and June 30, covering scoring, cost finalization, and survey launch ending July 15
• Stakeholder survey allows organizations to allocate 100 points to rank prioritized market projects, with results publicly disclosed and influencing prioritization
• Total proposed projects reached 59 market and 49 enterprise, emphasizing prioritization, cost visibility, and stakeholder alignment
• FERC large load interconnection ruling may introduce mandatory projects and affect existing project scope or resource allocation
• Market and enterprise project costs will be finalized by June 30, supporting full budget visibility and informing August recommendations

Summarized: NYISO: Installed Capacity (ICAP) Working Group- June 09, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

• NYISO progressing winter reliability capacity enhancements requiring seasonal UDR and EDR elections and must offer obligations ahead of August election deadline
• Energy prices rose sharply driven by higher gas costs, pipeline constraints, increased exports, and higher reserve prices tightening supply conditions
• REGA compliance costs and pipeline limitations remain key long-term drivers of production costs and regional price differences
• Market design issues identified including cost misallocation, inefficient reserve pricing, and uplift payments impacting overall market efficiency
• Demand response compensation structure leading to overpayments and inefficiencies, with potential need for FERC level policy changes

Recorded & Summarized: SPP: Markets+ Design Working Group Face-To-Face- June 09, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET

• MDWG approved several non-substantive MIR updates focusing on tariff cleanup, terminology alignment, and consistency without impacting core market design or operations
• High priority export tag adjustments introduced to align resource output with e tags, preventing market leaning and improving reliability in real time operations
• MSR subgroup progressing enhancements on state of charge management and co located resource constraints to improve battery dispatch accuracy and feasibility in market clearing
• Interchange scheduling reforms like dynamic MTI aim to better align real time operations with day ahead commitments while managing BA scheduling constraints
• Ongoing stakeholder discussions focus on hybrid resources, storage participation models, and improving forecasting and operational efficiency across Markets Plus systems

Summarized: PJM: Dispatcher Training Subcommittee- June 09, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM ET

• DTS focused on operator training compliance updates including task revisions and new emergency procedures tied to backup generator deployment for large loads
• PJM scheduled 2026 grid security drill in November with participation requests and simulation scenarios for operational readiness and coordination
• Restoration and emergency drills planned across 2026 with flexibility due to simulator constraints and ongoing system upgrades
• Certification program updates include new transmission exam development and ongoing training support for operators nearing credential deadlines
• NERC system migration planned with data transition blackout period and new platform launch requiring providers to validate records and update credentials

Summarized: PJM: Reserve Certainty Senior Task Force- June 09, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

• PJM and IMM debated reserve market redesign balancing immediate reliability fixes versus long term structural reforms
• Rising forecast uncertainty from load wind and solar driving need for higher reserve requirements and new reserve constructs
• Misalignment between day ahead and real time markets raised concerns on participation efficiency and cost impacts
• Demand response and large loads discussed as potential contributors to reserve markets with integration and qualification challenges
• Key disputes on pricing ramp products and locational reserves reflect trade-offs between system complexity market power risks and improved reliability signals

Recorded & Summarized: MISO: Interconnection Process Working Group (IPWG)- June 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

• IPWG reviewed ERAS progress with 40 projects studied and new cycle launched while queue limits and application caps continue to constrain participation
• DPP 2026 schedule aligned with planning timelines and Order 2023 requirements with application deadline set for September 10
• QCAP tracker shows Michigan region at capacity while other regions still have availability for new interconnection requests
• Stakeholders raised concerns over study delays resource constraints and need for improved transparency in queue processes and modeling assumptions
• Ongoing enhancements to interconnection portal aim to improve automation validation efficiency and user experience across application and study workflow

Recorded & Summarized: MISO: Planning Subcommittee (PSC)- June 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

• Meeting opened with compliance focus on NERC, FERC and antitrust guidelines, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory standards
• MISO advancing MTEP26 and MTEP27 studies with ongoing contingency analysis and stakeholder data submissions critical to planning
• AI summarization pilot launched to improve accessibility and documentation while maintaining data privacy and excluding identifiable information
• Stakeholders raised concerns on modeling accuracy, especially mismatch between MTEP and DPP studies and storage charging treatment
• MISO evaluating updates to reliability sensitivities including replacing two-year light load case with winter peak scenario for improved system stress analysis

Summarized: NYISO: Business Issues Committee- June 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

• NYISO advanced multiple tariff updates including proxy bus credit calculation and storm watch redispatch improvements to enhance pricing accuracy and settlement transparency
• Market highlights showed higher LBMP prices and rising energy costs with stakeholder focus on understanding REGI impact on electricity prices
• Automation of TSA settlements and manual revisions approved to improve efficiency and move from monthly aggregation to hourly processing
• Long term system outlook showed demand growth outpacing resources highlighting urgency for transmission expansion and firm capacity development
• Stakeholders raised concerns on hydrogen reliance cost implications and alignment between transmission planning forecasts and realistic resource availability

Recorded & Summarized: SPP: Markets+ Settlements User Forum Net Conference- June 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

• MSUF reviewed action items with focus on closing gaps in reporting access, tech specifications and settlement data availability
• Stakeholders highlighted need for improved data transparency and tools to support settlement calculation validation and shadow settlement processes
• Market timelines progressing with testing, training and system readiness activities aligned toward upcoming integration and stakeholder testing phases
• Calibration testing emphasized importance of accurate meter data and coordination to avoid financial impacts from unaccounted energy
• Discussion included enhancements to allocation methodologies and reporting structures to improve settlement accuracy and operational efficiency

Recorded & Summarized: MISO: Large Load Working Group (LLWG) Meeting- June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

• LLWG focused on ZGIA framework enabling co located generation to serve large loads while preventing grid injection and reducing network upgrade needs
• ZGIA requires contractual linkage with load and technical controls ensuring generators trip offline when associated load disconnects
• Firm service step up enables incremental load connection using available transmission capacity before full network upgrades become operational
• Large load reliability requirements evolving with distinction between computational and non-computational loads and added modeling ramp and visibility obligations
• Stakeholders raised concerns on cost allocation timing modeling accuracy and need for clearer processes and transparency in implementation

Recorded & Summarized: ERCOT: Protocol Revision Subcommittee (PRS) Meeting- June 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET

• PRS reviewed project queue and prioritized key revisions focusing on high impact items and reducing aging backlog with structured tiering approach
• Several revisions such as distributed generation integration and mitigation pricing were pushed as high priority due to grid reliability and new capacity needs
• ERCOT highlighted ongoing project timelines with multiple releases planned through 2025 and 2027 including communication tools and system upgrades
• Stakeholders emphasized faster implementation to avoid delays in generation interconnection and ensure timely capacity additions amid rising demand
• Discussion focused on improving pricing mechanisms to reflect locational reliability actions and reduce system wide distortions in settlement outcomes

Summarized: PJM: CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage – Stage 3- June 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

• RBP positioned as short term solution for capacity shortfalls with concerns on over procurement imposing costs if projected load does not materialize
• Connect and Manage allows large loads temporary access without full capacity but faces legal operational and jurisdictional challenges
• Data center growth driving capacity demand with need for firm service clarity cost responsibility and alignment with market structures
• BYO capacity widely supported to align new load with new generation ensuring reliability while avoiding reliance on existing capacity
• Capacity pricing and cost allocation concerns highlight risk of cost shifting distorted signals and need for better coordination between wholesale and retail frameworks

Summarized: NYISO: Operating Committee Meeting- June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

• NYISO reported rising summer demand with peak load exceeding 28,000 MW and increased reliance on supplemental reserves during forced outages
• System improvements including Smart Path lines enhanced transfer capability and increased interface limits supporting reliability
• Expedited deliverability studies confirmed several generation and storage projects fully deliverable without system upgrades
• Real time operations included emergency energy purchases demand response activations and ongoing constraint management efforts
• Storm watch re dispatch enhancements aim to improve flow calculations and settlement accuracy using scheduled day ahead and real time data

Recorded & Summarized: CAISO: Market Update- June 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

• CAISO will review May EDAM performance in next meeting with detailed report published ahead of discussion
• Market performance showed moderate prices with congestion in San Diego region driving price separation in day ahead and real time markets
• Real time price corrections occurred due to data input errors software issues and invalid transmission constraints impacting price formation
• Ongoing efforts focused on improving congestion management pricing accuracy and resolving identified system and data issues

Recorded & Summarized: MISO: Technology Committee of the Board of Directors Meeting- June 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM ET

• MISO emphasized cybersecurity resilience through collaboration, intelligence sharing, and AI tools to identify threats and reduce risk across operations
• Market systems showed strong reliability with minimal outages, while database issues caused limited delays requiring operational adjustments and long-term modernization
• Market system enhancements nearing completion, with key components under testing and delivery timelines influenced by vendor and quality challenges
• Settlement systems modernization progressing with cloud migration, improving processing speed efficiency and enabling better testing and operational flexibility
• Five-year technology strategy focused on AI adoption, cloud transformation, data quality improvement and automation to enhance grid reliability and stakeholder outcomes

Recorded & Summarized: MISO: OMS Board of Directors Meeting- June 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

• ZGIA proposal aims to accelerate co located generation and load interconnections reducing transmission needs and improving speed to reliable power delivery
• Large load growth expected to drive continued demand increase requiring faster interconnection processes and stronger reliability planning frameworks
• DC circuit upheld FERC ROE decision maintaining base returns and enabling significant customer refunds after prolonged regulatory dispute
• Resource adequacy projections indicate sufficient capacity over next five years though large transmission expansion and cost allocation concerns persist
• Transmission planning portfolio growing significantly with increased projects raising concerns on cost recovery and allocation among customers

Recorded & Summarized: SPP: Cost Allocation Working Group Face-to-Face- June 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET

• CAWG approved generator retirement cost allocation to continue using base plan funding with memo preparation for CARE submission
• Sub regional framework finalized with Montana and Rocky Mountain groups and alignment to deliverability areas for CPP implementation
• UMZ cost concerns resolved by combining Montana and North subregion rates to avoid disproportionate impacts on limited western load
• LAP East assigned to Nebraska subregion based on integration and stakeholder preference despite mixed cost allocation implications
• Revision request RR786 approved with updates to subregions and timelines to support CPP rollout and regulatory approval path

Recorded & Summarized: SPP: Markets+ Seams Working Group Net Conference- June 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

• MSWG reviewed multiple MIR updates with focus on export tag adjustments and high priority export rules to align scheduling with actual resource output
• High priority export framework raised concerns around firm versus non-firm treatment and reliability risks in constrained western regions
• MIPSP and interchange framework development progressed with detailed NSI and constraint modeling for market transfers and scheduling limits
• Discussion initiated on valid versus confirmed e tags with trade-offs between market flexibility, reliability, settlement risk and implementation complexity
• Stakeholders advanced Markets Plus readiness through training rollout, coordination with CAISO, and ongoing efforts to align timelines and market design

Summarized: PJM: CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage – Stage 3- June 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

• Reliability backstop procurement discussed to enable new capacity while avoiding stranded costs amid uncertain large load forecasts and long term contract risks
• Transmission constraints highlighted with concerns that capacity built away from load centers may require costly upgrades and increase system inefficiencies
• Debate on recognizing surplus interconnection upgrades and batteries as valid capacity contributions instead of prioritizing only new builds
• Strong focus on data center driven demand growth with risks of over procurement and emphasis on assigning costs to large load customers
• Storage demand response and distributed resources identified as key supply contributors but face challenges in eligibility rules economics and valuation uncertainty

Summarized: PJM: Powering Reliability Through Market Design Workshops- June 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• New generation continues but relies more on long term contracts as merchant model confidence declines under rising costs and uncertain market signals
• Significant retirements and limited buildout create supply constraints despite large interconnection queues with delayed investment decisions
• Rapid data center driven demand growth is outpacing slower supply development causing imbalance across the system
• Capacity market uncertainty and frequent rule changes reduce investment confidence while high prices trigger political intervention concerns
• Rising capital costs supply chain issues and financing challenges are reshaping energy transition and slowing new capacity development

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