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.
A NH law that requires the state’s utilities to purchase power from biomass and waste generators encroaches on federal jurisdiction under the FPA and PURPA.
The judge overseeing the PG&E (NYSE:PCG) bankruptcy will consider 2 reorganization plans: one from the company and one by bondholders and wildfire victims.
More than 150 people turned out for the Independent Power Producers of New York’s 34th annual fall conference.
In a setback for developers of small power projects, FERC launched a rulemaking to overhaul regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
FERC has shifted several employees out of its Office of Enforcement, eliminating the office’s Division of Energy Market Oversight.
New England renewable energy advocates are skeptical of federal officials’ claims to be acting in the public interest by delaying the Vineyard Wind project.
FERC staff held a technical conference to receive input on dynamic and ambient-adjusted line ratings, including whether they should be required.
The Michigan PSC approved a settlement between Consumers Energy and solar developers, resolving arguments over the utility’s obligations under PURPA.
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Former FERC Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur was elected to the ISO-NE Board of Directors. Re-elected were Directors Barney Rush and Vickie VanZandt.
FERC may be unable to issue a ruling on PJM's capacity market rules before December, further complicating matters for the RTO and market participants.
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