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. 
PG&E Seeks to Escape Inverse Condemnation
PG&E’s attorneys argued in federal bankruptcy court that inverse condemnation applies only to public entities and that the utility is not a public entity.
Danly, Brouillette Advance to Senate Floor
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance James Danly as a FERC commissioner and Dan Brouillette as secretary of energy.
Senators Ask ISO-NE to Heed States on Clean Energy
U.S. senators from New England urged ISO-NE to more closely align its fuel security initiative with states seeking to speed the transition to renewables.
Anbaric Development Partners
Anbaric Seeks FERC Help on OSW Tx
Anbaric asked FERC to order PJM to allow offshore developers “platforms” to obtain injection rights, saying a Tariff violates open access requirements.
Brouillette Poised to Become Energy Secretary
Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette appeared on his way to taking over for Rick Perry after facing little questioning at his confirmation hearing.
Fight Escalates over PG&E Settlement with Insurers
Wildfire victims and California Gov. Gavin Newsom challenged PG&E’s proposed $11 billion settlement with insurance companies that are seeking reimbursement.
Overheard at NECA 2019 Power Markets Conference
The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association drew more than 100 participants to its 18th Power Markets Conference in Westborough, Mass.
Climate is Human Rights Issue, Former NYPSC ALJ Says
Former New York PSC administrative law judge Eleanor Stein spoke about the nexus between climate change and human rights at Bennington College.
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Danly Sails Through Hearing as Democrats Huff
FERC's James Danly received little scrutiny at his confirmation hearing, even as Dems complained about President Trump neglecting to pair his nomination.
At International Tx Summit, Interstate Challenges the Focus
Though it was hosted at the Canadian Embassy, the talks at the International Transmission Summit centered on interregional transmission lines in the U.S.

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