FERC & Federal
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent regulatory agency that oversees the transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil in interstate commerce, as well as regulating hydroelectric dams and natural gas facilities.
The U.S. Senate voted 52-40 to confirm FERC General Counsel James Danly as a commissioner.
A bipartisan energy bill debated by the Senate is providing FERC critics an opportunity to seek changes to the commission’s quorum rules and authority.
Infocast’s annual Transmission Summit East once again drew about 100 industry professionals last week to the top floor of the Key Bridge Marriott.
PG&E's bankruptcy could reach another milestone as the utility tries to explain its Chapter 11 reorganization proposal to fire victims and other parties.
The need for gas peakers and electric transmission and the increasing popularity of hybrid storage projects were recurrent topics at the ACORE Policy Forum.
Speakers at the ACORE Policy Forum said messaging for action to address climate change should emphasize the economic benefits of clean energy industries.
NextEra subsidiaries appealed a ruling that upheld a Texas law giving incumbent transmission companies the right of first refusal to build power lines.
Carbon pricing's time may be nearing, but it won’t solve the climate crisis by itself or persuade states to abandon clean energy policies, speakers said.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen told Policy Forum attendees Senate Democrats will seek to amend a bill to undo FERC rulings on PJM’s and NYISO's capacity markets.
The Senate energy panel again approved FERC General Counsel James Danly’s nomination to the commission, despite complaints by Democrats.
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