October 4, 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. 
BOEM Sees Moderate Impacts from South Fork OSW Project
The South Fork Wind Project will have negligible to moderate environmental impacts according to a draft environmental impact statement issued by BOEM.
NYISO Appeals FERC Rejection of BSM Proposal
NYISO petitioned the D.C. Circuit to review FERC’s rejection of the ISO’s proposal to exempt public policy resources from its buyer-side mitigation rules.
Dems’ Senate Gains Raise Hopes for Biden Agenda
The Democrats’ victory in Georgia means Joe Biden may have and easier time opening the door to some form of climate legislation.
COVID, Climate Change Shaped 2020
Amidst a global pandemic and worsening natural disasters, the U.S. held an election that will determine the future of climate policy.
Wind, Solar, EE, CO2 Storage Win Tax Breaks
Renewables, energy efficiency and carbon capture all won tax break extensions in the massive stimulus and budget bill approved by Congress.
FERC OKs Ownership Change in IIF Subs
FERC authorized the installation of a new general partner and transfer of ownership interests in the IFF that acquired EPE earlier this year.
Business Group Seeks to Triple Clean Energy R&D Funding
A group of utility CEOs and other business leaders said the U.S. should triple federal funding for clean energy innovation to $25 billion annually.
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FERC Won’t Meddle in CAISO Resource Adequacy, Yet
FERC Commissioners Neil Chatterjee and Richard Glick rejected an effort by Chairman James Danly to take CAISO to task for rolling blackouts.
FERC OKs Fuel Cells as Cogen Under PURPA
FERC ruled that all fuel cells that use waste heat in an integrated fuel reforming process qualify as cogeneration facilities under PURPA.
FERC Seeks More Participation in Gas Price Indices
FERC proposed revisions to its policy statement on natural gas price indices to improve the participation in and formation of the indices.

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