Ameren Illinois Seeks Recognition of Right of First Refusal in Transmission Infrastructure Dispute Before FERC A disagreement has arisen between Ameren Illinois and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) over transmission infrastructure construction in Illinois, with both parties before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Ameren is seeking recognition of its right of first refusal (ROFR) for specific projects based on Illinois's "first in the field" doctrine, which would grant it priority and prevent MISO from using competitive bidding processes. However, MISO argues that the dispute falls under the jurisdiction of Illinois courts and regulators, and that FERC intervention is unwarranted, citing concerns over circumventing a fair and open market through preferential treatment for existing utilities.

Ameren Illinois Seeks Recognition of Right of First Refusal in Transmission Infrastructure Dispute Before FERC #MISO #FERC #Transmision #ROFR #Competition #Utilities

In my video update this week, I raise awareness about upcoming legislation that would ensure Wisconsin-based utilities get to bid for contracts to make upgrades to our electric grid. Wisconsin is not for sale, folks!

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Another #ROFR down? Federal judge in Indiana grants preliminary injunction blocking implementation of the a provision in Indiana HB 1420 last year that gave incumbent utilities the right of first refusal on regionally planned transmission projects.