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. 
Adjusted to New Normal, Chatterjee Looks Ahead
FERC's Neil Chatterjee is considering how the electric industry will adjust when stay at home orders end, he said during a chat with the Atlantic Council.
PG&E CEO Johnson Says He’ll Step Down
PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson announced he would retire at the end of June, by which time the utility is hoping to exit bankruptcy.
Overheard in International Partnering Forum 2020
The nascent offshore wind industry is faring better than the rest of the energy sector in the face of COVID-19, with no delays attributable to the shutdown.
Stakeholders Appeal Expansion of PJM MOPR
The battle over FERC’s order expanding PJM’s minimum offer price rule moved to federal court as environmental groups, cooperatives and regulators filed petitions.
EBA Holds Annual Meeting Online Successfully
More than 300 energy industry professionals logged into a single video chatroom through Zoom for the Energy Bar Association's annual meeting.
Golden Spread Ordered to Further Comply with Order 845
FERC partially approved Golden Spread Electric Coop’s Order 845 compliance filing but directed them to make another proving compliance within 120 days.
Danly Introduces Himself at 1st FERC Open Meeting
James Danly attended his first FERC open meeting as a commissioner, albeit virtually, as it was held by teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Most Efficient’ Coal Plant in Bankruptcy Again
Longview Power, a supercritical coal-fired generator that claims to be the most efficient coal facility in North America, filed for bankruptcy again.
IPPs, Renewable Groups Seek FERC Carbon Pricing Conference
Independent power producers and renewable energy groups petitioned FERC to convene a conference on integrating carbon pricing in the electric markets.
Methane Levels Hit All-time High
Emissions of heat-trapping methane hit a new high in 2019, according to preliminary data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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