This webpage serves as the index page for our collection of myths, misinformation, and also other subjects where we think the public in “public power” isn’t hearing the more complete story regarding IMEA and our power supply. Please let us know if you have suggestions.
Myth of PJM Accredited Capacity Requirements of a Utility
This myth has led to insinuations that huge additional costs are needed to procure additional solar resources for capacity, when there is no such PJM requirement for a utility to have accredited capacity.
Instead, we find that PJM requires that a utility, known as a Load Serving Entity (LSE), pay its share of PJM’s reliability charges, which PJM uses to pay power generators for their accredited capacity. PJM procures this capacity through its capacity auctions in order to ensure PJM system reliability.
We describe the details of this myth in webpage:
https://cleanenergynaperville.org/myths/myth-pjm-accredited-capacity/
Myth that IMEA’s Power Supply Resources Provide IMEA Members with Renewable Energy
When IMEA uses REC arbitrage to replace the vast majority of the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for the generation of its renewable energy resources in its power supply portfolio, IMEA also surrenders the legal right to claim that specific renewable energy.
We describe the details of this myth in webpage:
https://cleanenergynaperville.org/myths/myth-renewable-energy/
Myth of IMEA Price Certainty Beyond 2035
Actual prices beyond 2035 depend on potentially massive and unknown future shifts in technology, geopolitics, and infrastructure. IMEA price certainty beyond 2035 is a myth.
We share further details in our webpage:
https://cleanenergynaperville.org/myths/myth-imea-price-certainty/
MDR: A More Complete Story of Paying Twice
On the surface, MDR seems like a great option for clean energy. However, a deeper look at the new IMEA contract reveals a critical financial challenge for Naperville: utilizing MDR means Naperville will have to pay twice for the same power supply resources.
We share a more complete story in webpage:
https://cleanenergynaperville.org/myths/mdr-paying-twice/
Myths, misinfo, and lack of the complete story are often related to lack of transparency, so please consider visiting our Lack of Transparency webpage too.