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. 
DR Firm Challenges FERC, MISO on State Opt-out
Demand response aggregator Voltus filed a complaint with FERC challenging the state opt-out provision in Order 719.
Hydrogen: 21st Century’s ‘Oil’?
Chances are good that hydrogen will be a big part of the story of the power industry’s efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions.
‘Massive’ Clean Energy Stimulus Under Biden Likely
Congress’ first act under Joe Biden would likely be “massive” stimulus spending, including clean energy, to address the pandemic-induced recession.
FERC Proposes Updating PURPA Regs for Fuel Cells
Prompted by a petition from Bloom Energy, FERC proposed to include solid oxide fuel cells as qualifying cogeneration facilities under PURPA.
Future of Tx Planning Debated at EBA Conference
TOs, regulators and stakeholders face a massive task in planning for new transmission as they prepare for an influx of renewable resources.
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EBA Panel Probes FERC’s Allegheny Response
A panel examining FERC’s response to the D.C. Circuit’s Allegheny ruling evolved into an in-depth Q&A with acting General Counsel David Morenoff.
FERC Reaffirms NY Storage Mitigation as Glick Dissents
FERC declined to rehear its February order approving a NYISO proposal to apply buyer-side mitigation to energy storage resources.
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FERC Acts on PJM MOPR Filing
FERC approved most of PJM’s compliance filing on its expanded MOPR while reversing its position on state-directed default service auctions.
Panel: Election Unlikely to Shake Support for OSW
Offshore wind advocates said they are confident the industry will retain its bipartisan support regardless of the results of the U.S. elections.
FERC Sides with PSCo in Co-op Dispute
Xcel’s Public Service Company of Colorado is not obligated to provide Holy Cross Electric with priority firm transmission service, FERC ruled.

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