ISO-NE asks FERC to cancel capacity contract with Invenergy, putting plant at risk

Utility Dive: The Clear River Energy Center was controversial as soon as it was proposed, with opponents pointing to the environmental impact of a plant burning fracked gas and questioning who would actually use the power.

Despite the debate, development has continued and on Thursday Rhode Island's Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) heard testimony about the plant's possible emissions.

During the hearing Invenergy lawyers revealed ISO-New England has requested to cancel the plant's capacity obligations.

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