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. 
More Transparency Ordered on PJM ‘Immediate Need’ Tx
PJM failed to comply with FERC’s conditions for exempting “immediate need” transmission projects from competition and must increase its transparency.
FERC Announces Tech Conferences on Carbon, OSW
FERC will hold two technical conferences this year: one to examine carbon pricing in wholesale markets, and another to consider transmission policies in relation to offshore wind.
GreenHat Maneuvers to Remove FERC from Shell Case
GreenHat Energy has filed a motion to bar FERC’s Office of Enforcement from working on a breach-of-contract case involving Shell Energy.
`Macro Grid’ Seeks to Connect Grid’s Regions
Environmental and renewable groups are backing an effort to promote a 'Macro Grid' that would deliver wind and solar power from the Midwest to urban centers.
Thousands Oppose Bid to Undo Net Metering
Thousands of individuals and groups urged FERC to reject a request by a purported ratepayer group to outlaw net metering for rooftop solar generation.
FERC Revises Pipeline Policy on Landowner Concerns
FERC said it will no longer permit gas pipeline developers to begin construction until it acts on the merits of any rehearing requests.
Lawyers Close PG&E Bankruptcy Case
Bankruptcy attorneys representing PG&E told Judge Dennis Montali the utility’s reorganization plan is the best possible outcome for victims and ratepayers.
CleanPower 2020: Renewables’ Future Still Holds Hope
AWEA hosted a web-accessible three-day event to discuss the state of the renewable energy industries amid the pandemic and the expanded PJM MOPR.
COVID Complicates Western Firefighting Efforts
A U.S. Senate hearing addressed the issue of fighting wildfires in midst of the coronavirus pandemic, of particular concern in the West.
Menezes Nomination Clears Senate Panel
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday approved Energy Under Secretary Mark Menezes' nomination as deputy secretary.

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