October 3, 2024

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. 
FERC Rejection of Weymouth Rehearing Leads to More Barbs
FERC nixed requests for rehearing of its decision to examine safety concerns in the operation of a natural gas compressor station in Mass.
Biden Admin Must Show How US Will Reach Net Zero Ahead of Glasgow
The Biden administration must develop specific plans for cutting emissions in half by 2030 ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, panelists at the annual NEECE said.
FERC and NEPA Reform Sought to Speed Tx Expansion
At a hearing before the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, speakers discussed modernizing the grid & the steps necessary to decarbonize the U.S.
FERC Reduces Entergy’s Return on Equity
FERC reduced Entergy’s base return on equity to 10.37%, applying the methodology it adopted for MISO transmission owners in Opinion 569-A a year ago.
FERC Approves Pipeline Orders After Impromptu Amendment Vote
FERC approved two natural gas pipeline projects after accepting a last-minute amendment from Commissioner James Danly to gain his support.
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Glick Highlights FERC Role in Reforming Tx Development
Transmission will be key to unlocking benefits for consumers, FERC Chair Richard Glick said at the first session of PJM’s interconnection policy workshop.
WIRES Study IDs Economic Impact of RTO Tx Projects
Transmission projects that have been approved by RTOs or recommended to regulators would boost GDP by $42 billion, according to industry trade group WIRES.
Vineyard Wind
Biden Administration Marshaling Agencies in Push for 30 GW of Offshore Wind by 2030
The focus of the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum this year was the same as President Biden's: jobs.
Overheard at the Energy Bar Association 2021 Annual Meeting
EBA marked its 75th anniversary at its virtual annual meeting, which included sessions on capacity markets and remarks by FERC Chair Richard Glick.
Tri-State G&T
FERC Rejects Tri-State Exit Fee Proposal
FERC rejected Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s proposed procedural requirements for members seeking to withdraw from the cooperative.

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