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. 
Dems, Enviros Upset Over Solo FERC Nomination
President Trump’s plan to fill the Republican seat on FERC while leaving a Democratic seat vacant isn’t playing well with Dems and environmental groups.
FERC Denies Rehearing over RTO Adders
FERC again upheld the RTO incentives it previously approved for Southern California Edison and PG&E, rejecting rehearing requests by California regulators.
Creditor Group Joins Call to End PG&E ‘Exclusivity’
A notable group of claimants has added its voice to the chorus of parties asking a judge to end PG&E’s exclusive right to offer a reorganization plan.
FERC General Counsel Tapped for Commission
President Trump announced he will nominate FERC General Counsel James Danly to fill the Republican vacancy left by the death of Kevin McIntyre.
Chatterjee Coal Country Forum to Consider ‘Energy Transition’
FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee released a star-studded agenda for the commission’s energy conference to be held Oct. 21 at the University of Kentucky.
FCA 13 Results Stand Without FERC Quorum
The results of ISO-NE’s Forward Capacity Auction 13 became effective “by operation of law” because FERC was unable to muster a quorum.
FERC’s Glick Navigates Political Dynamic
FERC Commissioner Richard Glick gave a keynote speech at the Annual Gas and Power Institute in Houston, where he discussed the tension at the commission.
CPUC Opens Investigation of PG&E Bankruptcy Plan
The California PUC opened a formal examination into PG&E’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, as bondholders trying to take over the utility upped the ante.
Overheard at Raab Associates’ PJM Energy Policy Roundtable
More than 100 stakeholders gathered at the law offices of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius for Raab Associates’ Energy Policy Roundtable in the PJM Footprint.
Overheard at IPPNY 2019 Fall Conference
More than 150 people turned out for the Independent Power Producers of New York’s 34th annual fall conference.

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