Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil; reviews proposals to build LNG terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines; and licenses hydropower projects. FERC also oversees operations of regional wholesale electricity and natural gas markets and oversees the reliability of the bulk electric system.
TVA Munis, Co-ops Appeal for Unbundled Transmission Service
Four TVA power companies have filed a complaint with FERC, saying the agency is denying them access to alternative power suppliers through its grid.
FERC Orders Audits of All REs by 2023
FERC ordered NERC to audit the CMEPs of all regional entities by June 2023, rejecting the organization's proposed audit plan.
FERC Accepts Tri-State GI Procedures
FERC accepted Tri-State G&T’s Tariff modifications to its large generator and small generation interconnection procedures and its proposed queue reform.
Biden Urged to Avoid Obama’s Climate Mistakes
President-elect Joe Biden should avoid the mistakes President Barack Obama made in attempting to reduce emissions, environmental law experts said.
FERC Fines Algonquin Plant $1M for Bungled Offers
FERC approved a penalty of $1 million against Algonquin Power’s Windsor Locks plant for mishandling generators when offering into the ISO-NE markets.
NYISO Appeals FERC Rejection of BSM Proposal
NYISO petitioned the D.C. Circuit to review FERC’s rejection of the ISO’s proposal to exempt public policy resources from its buyer-side mitigation rules.
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PJM Board Rebuffs LS Power EOL Analysis Request
PJM told LS Power that FERC’s ruling affirming transmission owners’ rights over EOL planning rendered its request for analysis of project costs moot.
Dems’ Senate Gains Raise Hopes for Biden Agenda
The Democrats’ victory in Georgia means Joe Biden may have and easier time opening the door to some form of climate legislation.
States Ring in New Year with ISO-NE Reform Wish List
Tensions between New England states and ISO-NE came to a head last year when five governors issued a joint statement calling for reforms to the RTO.
COVID, Climate Change Shaped 2020
Amidst a global pandemic and worsening natural disasters, the U.S. held an election that will determine the future of climate policy.

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