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MISO Capacity & Planning
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MISO Capacity Cost Mitigation Guide 2026: Official PRA Results and Buyer Actions
Source-reviewed guide for Midwest commercial buyers after MISO's official 2026/27 PRA results: summer capacity cleared at $424.30/MW-day in North/Central zones, $384.10 in LRZs 8 and 10, and $412.10 in LRZ 9.
FERC Orders $1.1 Billion Penalty for Decade-Long Capacity Market Fraud in PJM and MISO
FERC finalizes the largest enforcement action in its history against American Efficient LLC — $722M in civil penalties and about $410M in disgorgement for a 'money-for-nothing' scheme claiming 20+ GW of fake energy efficiency resources in PJM and MISO capacity markets. Buyer impact depends on settlement, tariff, and pass-through treatment.
MISO 2026/2027 Capacity Auction Preview: Official Results Now Posted
Historical preview of MISO's 2026/2027 PRA, updated after official April 28 results posted. Current summer North/Central capacity cleared at $424.30/MW-day; use the official results page for current pricing.
MISO 2026/27 PRA Results: Summer Capacity Clears at $424.30/MW-Day in North/Central Zones
MISO's official 2026/27 Planning Resource Auction results show sufficient resources in all zones, with summer clearing at $424.30/MW-day for North/Central zones, $384.10 for LRZs 8 and 10, and $412.10 for LRZ 9.
MISO PRA 2026/27: Offer Window Closes March 31 as 1.9 GW Gap and DR Crackdown Reshape Outlook
MISO PRA 2026-2027 capacity auction offer window closes March 31. 1.9 GW capacity gap, demand response verification tightening, and clearing price scenarios for Midwest commercial buyers.
MISO 2026/27 PRA Capacity Auction: Offer Window Open as 1.9 GW Gap Threatens Midwest Rates
MISO PRA offer window open March 26-31 with results April 28. Pre-auction data reveals 1.9 GW capacity gap. Demand response verification tightening could widen gap. Clearing price scenarios and commercial buyer strategies.
MISO PRA Pre-Auction Data: 135.6 GW Accredited vs 137.5 GW Requirement — Capacity Gap Narrows
MISO releases preliminary data for 2026/27 PRA showing 135.6 GW accredited capacity against a 137.5 GW reserve margin requirement — a 1.9 GW gap. Offer window opens March 26-31 with results April 28. Analysis for Midwest commercial buyers.
Des Moines 2026: MidAmerican Energy's 8.34¢/kWh Benchmark Faces MISO's 5 GW Capacity Squeeze
Des Moines/MidAmerican commercial benchmark cited at 8.34¢/kWh at publication, with current Iowa EIA commercial average revenue at 10.74¢/kWh for February 2026. MISO capacity risk and April/June 2026 tariff adjustments still signal upward structural pressure.
MISO Fast-Track Interconnection: 24 GW Pipeline Reshapes Midwest Energy Costs 2026
MISO's 3rd fast-track cycle adds 8 GW, bringing total expedited generation to 24 GW. Gas projects lead as Midwest races to close 5 GW capacity gap before 2027 PRA auction. Commercial rate impact for IL, IN, MI, WI.
MISO Mandates Real Demand Response Testing for 2026/2027 Capacity Auction
MISO tightens demand response compliance by mandating actual performance verification tests instead of hypothetical mock drills. PRA offer window March 26-31, 2026.
Archive: MISO Spring 2026 Capacity Auction Preview: 2 GW Load Jump and 28 GW Expedited Generation Queue
Archived February 25 MISO capacity auction preview: 2 GW load increase and 28 GW expedited generation queue. Offer window closed March 31; current path points to April 28 results coverage.
Archive: MISO 2026/2027 Capacity Auction Offer Window Set for March
Archived February 21 MISO 2026/2027 PRA offer-window preview. The March 26-31 offer window has closed; current path points to April 28 results coverage.