October 5, 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. 
McNamee Leaves FERC
FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee bid farewell to the commission after a 21-month term.
PJM Operating Committee Briefs: Sept. 3, 2020
PJM stakeholders inquired about the impacts of the planned rollout of the intelligent reserve deployment SCED case.
Montana Hybrid Ruling Departs from PURPA Precedent
FERC broke with precedent in a decision that will hamstring the ability of hybrid resource developers to optimize the output of projects.
FERC Rejects NYISO Bid to Aid Public Policy Resources
FERC rejected NYISO’s proposal to support policy resources in clearing its capacity market, causing a dissent from Commissioner Richard Glick.
Expert Says Nuclear’s Future Lies in Small Reactors
Small, dispersed reactors can forge a quicker path to zero-carbon electricity portfolios, Jessica Lovering told a webinar audience.
NRC OKs NuScale’s Small Modular Reactor Design
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the final safety evaluation report for NuScale Power’s small modular reactor design.
FERC Affirms its Jurisdiction over Tri-State G&T
FERC affirmed that it has exclusive jurisdiction over Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s rates and member exit charges.
FERC Partially Approves DP&L Tx Rate Incentives
FERC partially accepted Dayton Power and Light’s transmission rate incentives request, requiring more information on its petition for an RTO participation adder.
Montana Supreme Court Rebuffs PSC on PURPA Rules
The Montana PSC “arbitrarily and unlawfully” reduced solar generators’ payments and contract lengths under PURPA, the Supreme Court ruled.
Coastal States Seek Balance on Offshore Wind
East Coast state officials with offshore wind goals said they are trying to balance the urgency of projects with the potential economies.

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