Auction manager Nerra and the electric distribution companies asked the board to approve a two‑auction, full‑requirements procurement structure for Basic Generation Service beginning June 1, 2027, arguing it brings competitive discipline and rate stability while proposing a 500 kW CIP threshold and three‑year rolling procurement for small customers.

Save the Sound urged the authority to allow unused UI capacity to transfer to Eversource so more projects can be selected; stakeholders also pressed utilities to clarify what is included in procurement budget numbers and whether RECs or ITC treatment are in developer bid prices.

**IESO Revises Long-Term Power Procurement Requirements** Toronto, ON – The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is modifying the guidelines for Window 2 of its Long-Term 2 (LT2) Request for Proposals, following recent discussions with industry stakeholders. These adjustments impact potential project developers and introduce several new considerations. Draft requests and related contracts are anticipated in

Corporate buyers reevaluating power purchase agreements initially signed years ago face a complex choice extending beyond simple contract renewal. The current power market differs significantly from conditions at the time those original deals were made. Project economics, interconnection timelines, fluctuating demand, capacity constraints, and competition for generation sources have all changed substantially, rendering older PPA

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Council asked detailed questions about vendor payment schedules (25% due on signing for one bidder), a possible $1.5M surety bond to protect against vendor insolvency, LTSA maintenance cost differences (Wartsila ~$5.5M/5yr vs Everlance ~$13.2M/5yr), and PFM financing assumptions projecting a 2.5% annual rate increase scenario to fund the $190M project.

The board authorized a four-year fixed-rate electricity supply agreement with Constellation New Energy after an RFQ-style market solicitation; city staff and a consultant said the contract preserves protections for on-site generation but will raise per-kWh supply rates by about 2.8¢.

PURA held a technical meeting on Docket 12O602REO4 to gather stakeholder feedback on amending Connecticut’s standard service procurement plan. Officials explained the statute’s 25% dynamic-purchase requirement, the plan timeline (due 2026-02-15), and solicited input on risk mitigation, proxy prices and implementation.

A bill to raise public-works thresholds and expand procurement options for consumer-owned utilities (PUDs) drew support from utility associations and unions, who said the changes would speed projects and help address equipment shortages; staff said fiscal impacts to local governments are indeterminate.

Takoma Power selects SliceBlock product for its consistent energy supply and lowest cost.

The Medina City Council on Nov. 24 approved a package of ordinances covering energy procurement, shelter funding, logo licensing, stormwater agreements, right-of-way offers for bridge and road projects, a lease amendment with American Towers LLC, and renewal of employee health insurance.

Commission approved advertising for bids for the Plant 1 substation transformer, with staff recommending options to cover long lead times. Estimates presented: roughly $10 million for a 1-transformer/2-breaker design vs. $18 million for a 2-transformer/4-breaker design; transmission working group recommended paring back the larger design.

At its March 6 meeting the Chelsea City Council unanimously authorized MPPA energy purchases capped at $3,429,907.20 and approved multiple routine and capital items including park pavilions, a utility switch purchase, three zoning text amendments, and letters of intent with the Chelsea Area Fire Authority and Sylvan Township.

**IESO Adjusts Timelines and Incentives for Energy Procurement Programs** The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has announced revisions to its Long Lead-Time (LLT) Request for Proposals (RFP) and Long-Term 2 (LT2) Request for Proposals, impacting timelines, eligibility, and incentives for potential proponents. These changes, detailed on April 1, follow discussions with stakeholders and aim to

New Jersey businesses are adjusting to ongoing increases in electricity rates driven by peak capacity charges, according to The Energy Consultant NJ. Following an 833% increase in June 2025, peak capacity rates remain a significant factor in electricity pricing, prompting the consultancy to revise its guidance for businesses throughout the state. The Energy Consultant NJ

SFPUC details its role in purchasing and transmitting power for Treasure Island residents.