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MISO capacity prices fall as solar-led supply growth eases pressure

New accredited supply, especially solar, helped drive down most MISO capacity prices in the latest auction even as the grid operator warned that reliability risks remain as load growth accelerates.

Key Takeaways

MISO capacity prices fell in most seasons as supply growth outpaced demand growth.
Accredited solar clearing rose 59% year over year to 12.2 GW.

DT Editorial Team·May 1, 2026·via utilitydive.com

FERC orders $1.1 billion penalty in alleged American Efficient market fraud

Federal regulators say American Efficient and affiliated companies manipulated capacity markets in PJM and MISO, leading to one of the largest fraud cases in FERC history.

Key Takeaways

FERC ordered American Efficient and affiliates to pay about $1.1 billion.
The commission says the companies sold efficiency resources they did not control or that were not additional.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via utilitydive.com

Transmission Fight Opens a New Front Over Grid Buildout in the Midwest

A new complaint at FERC is challenging competitive bidding for regional transmission projects in MISO and SPP, setting up a consequential fight over cost, timing, and who gets to build the next wave of high-voltage lines

Key Takeaways

Utilities asked FERC to stop competitive bidding for regional transmission projects in MISO and SPP
The complainants say bidding adds 16 to 20 months to project development

DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via utilitydive.com

FERC Snapshot Shows 50 GW of Data Centers Online, With MISO Growing Fastest

A new federal snapshot cited by Utility Dive says 50 gigawatts of data centers were online at the end of 2025, with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator region posting the fastest growth since 2020.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 27, 2026·via utilitydive.com