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. 
Electrification Raises Concerns over Stranded Gas Assets, Customers
Successful development of low-carbon fuels could avoid stranding natural gas customers and infrastructure, a Con Ed official told the EBA.
Transmission ITC Could Add 20 GW of New Capacity to Grid
The energy industry needs a federal investment tax credit specifically for transmission, according to a report by the American Council on Renewable Energy.
Former FERC Commissioners Look at Agency’s Present, Future
Four former FERC commissioners discussed the direction of the commission under President Biden during a panel at the Energy Bar Association annual meeting.
Transmission Rx: Federal Standards, Broader Evaluation
More uniformity in transmission planning standards and broader considerations of benefits are needed, officials said at the EBA’s annual meeting.
BPC Proposes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Compromise
The BPC proposed a compromise $1 trillion infrastructure package that would authorize $300 billion in spending for a clean energy transition.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Barrasso: Biden Climate Plan a Retread of Obama Failures
Sen. John Barrasso released a report attacking President Biden’s climate plan, citing the failures under President Obama.
Algonquin Gas Appeals FERC Order on Weymouth Compressor
Algonquin Gas filed a petition with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals for review of FERC's order to establish a briefing on the Weymouth Compressor.
TVA May Retire All Coal by 2035
TVA CEO Jeff Lyash hinted during the Atlantic Council’s Innovation and the Future of Energy webinar that the federal utility could cease coal use by 2035.
FERC Partially OKs PJM Monthly Netting Provision
FERC partially accepted PJM’s compliance filing to amend its tariff regarding the station power monthly netting provision.
Wildfire Liability, Criminal Charges Cloud PG&E Outlook
PG&E faces criminal charges and wildfire liabilities not included in last year’s bankruptcy settlement, company officials said in an earnings call.

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