June 2017

California High Court Upholds Cap-and-Trade
The California Supreme Court declined to review a challenge of the state’s greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program.
‘Hot Mic’ Reveals Montana Move Against Solar QFs
A microphone picked up Montana PSC Commissioner Bob Lake speaking privately about a recent decision to reduce solar QF's standard contract length.
Trump Promises to Make US Energy Dominate
President Trump announced six “initiatives” in a speech at Energy Department headquarters Thursday, saying they would create “American energy dominance.”
Access Northeast Put on Hold by Utilities
Eversource Energy and National Grid notified FERC that they are suspending the permitting process for the Access Northeast gas pipeline expansion project.
Storage Advocates Urge CAISO on DR Product
Tesla and other energy storage companies have urged CAISO to accelerate development of a new demand response product that is based on excess generation.
FERC: MISO Gas Data Sharing Plan Falls Short
A MISO plan to share generators’ hourly gas-burn estimates with natural gas pipeline operators needs more explanation before getting federal approval.
ITC ‘Tour’ Includes Call for Increased Tx Investment
ITC Holdings offered a rare look into its Michigan control room as part of a company update and appeal for increased investment in transmission.
Trump Taps Senate Aide, Former Lobbyist for FERC
President Trump intends to nominate Richard Glick, general counsel for the Democrats on Senate ENR to replace FERC Commissioner Colette Honorable.
FERC Tentatively OKs New MISO-PJM Project Type
FERC approved a proposal by PJM and MISO to create a new category of interregional projects while cautioning that the measure could see revisions.
Study to Weigh Aliso Canyon Shutdown
California regulators advanced on a plan to study the potential for eliminating the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.

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