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. 
Memphis Moves Closer to Breaking from TVA
Memphis Light, Gas and Water took another step away from TVA as staff recommended it issue its first ever request for proposals for new energy sources.
BPA Reinstates COVID-19 Restrictions
BPA has pulled back into a more cautious operational posture in response to the COVID-19 pandemic after relaxing restrictions in June.
BPA Poised to Weather COVID Impact
The pandemic is having little impact on BPA's financial health, with FY 2020 net income projected to exceed a worst-case scenario.
ComEd, Madigan Sued for $450M in Racketeering Suit
Illinois electric customers filed a federal civil racketeering lawsuit against ComEd and House Speaker Michael Madigan, seeking $450M in damages.
FERC Report Touts High-voltage Benefits
Development of new high-voltage transmission lines could provide benefits for the U.S. electricity system, FERC said in a recent report.
McNamee to Leave FERC in September
FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee announced he will leave the commission on Sept. 4, after President Trump nominated a replacement.
OSW Study Sees $166 Billion in Investment by 2035
A new study finds that BOEM offshore wind lease auctions could initially pump $1.7 billion into the U.S. Treasury while creating 80,000 jobs.
Experts Discuss Clean Energy Transition in CGEP Webinar
Experts from New England and New York debated how the electricity sector can transition as society moves to a low-carbon, increasingly electrified economy.
Householder Removed from Ohio Speaker Post
Larry Householder was voted out as Ohio House speaker and officially indicted by a federal grand jury on a racketeering conspiracy charge.
UPDATE: IIF Closes El Paso Electric Purchase
The privately held Infrastructure Investments Fund completed its acquisition of El Paso Electric after a final regulatory check by the NRC.

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