January 28, 2025

Public Policy

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FERC Approves Much Smaller Fine for Total Energy After Lengthy Litigation
FERC approved a diminished settlement with Total Gas & Power North America in a lengthy case, as a recent Supreme Court decision has impacted its enforcement processes.
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WAPA Sued Over 504-MW Wind Farm Interconnection Plan
A lawsuit seeks to block interconnection of what could become Wyoming’s largest wind farm, alleging an inadequate environmental review of the interconnection plan.
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NYPA Files Petition with New York PSC to Save Clean Path Project
The New York Power Authority has filed a petition with the Public Service Commission asking it to designate Clean Path NY as a Priority Transmission Project under the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act.
NYISO
NYISO’s Busy 2025 Begins
NYISO’s early 2025 will likely be dominated by the Reliability Needs Assessment process again, but the year will also bring other issues.
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Uncertainty Clouds NJ Clean Energy in 2025
New Jersey in 2025 faces the added uncertainty of a likely contentious governor’s race to replace clean energy champion Gov. Phil Murphy and his release of a new energy master plan.
NRC
SMR Manufacturer, Texas and Utah Sue NRC Over Licensing Requirements
SMR manufacturer Last Energy and the attorneys general of Texas and Utah sued the NRC alleging it did not need to license smaller reactors and asking the court to remove that requirement so small reactors can expand around the country.
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Data Centers and Demand Growth Top 2025 Agenda
The data center dilemma centers first on a familiar mismatch of timescales. Utilities and their regulators tend to plan based on the small, incremental demand growth. But development and the power demand it generates move at ever-increasing digital speed.
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How FERC Under Trump Might Advance Energy Affordability in 2025
The direction FERC takes during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term is up in the air, but the commission may spend some of its time attempting to cut costs to consumers.
Grid Status
How Much are Batteries Displacing Natural Gas on CAISO’s Grid?
Answering the question isn’t easy, according to CAISO staff and other electric industry experts, who say that while batteries are having a notable impact, several factors complicate the narrative that they’re displacing gas on the grid.
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Pennsylvania Seeks Lower PJM Capacity Price Cap in FERC Complaint
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro filed a complaint with FERC on behalf of the state asking the commission to revise how the maximum clearing price in PJM's capacity auction is determined.

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