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.
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FERC Approves ISO-NE Order 2023 Interconnection Proposal
FERC accepted ISO-NE’s compliance proposal for Order 2023, setting the stage for sweeping changes to the RTO’s interconnection procedures.
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Groups Ask FERC to Axe Languishing Proposal to Cut Transmission Incentives
The Edison Electric Institute, GridWise Alliance and WIRES asked FERC to end a proceeding that has been open for five years to consider cuts to transmission incentives.
NERC
NERC Board Approves Cold Weather Standard
After invoking its Section 321 authority to streamline the normal stakeholder process, NERC's Board of Trustees voted to submit a new cold weather standard to FERC for approval.
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FERC Leaders Focused on Stability amid Political Shifts
FERC Chair Mark Christie and Commissioner Judy Chang downplayed the current political environment’s impact on the agency, saying the commission’s role is to follow the law and ensure the fairness of procedures.
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FERC Approves Increase in MISO Value of Lost Load to $10K
FERC gave MISO the go-ahead to set its value of lost load at $10,000/MWh by early fall, nearly three times as high as the current $3,500/MWh value.
Verogy
FERC Announces Impending Order on ISO-NE Order 2023 Compliance
FERC plans to rule on ISO-NE’s compliance proposal for Order 2023 on or before April 4, the commission announced in a short notice.
NERC
NERC Responds to Interregional Transfer Capability Study Comments
NERC responded to comments on the Interregional Transfer Capability Study by explaining its analysis process and defending some of its scoping decisions.
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PJM Responds to FERC Co-located Load Investigation
In comments on a FERC investigation, PJM said there are several pathways to bolster the ability for large consumers to benefit from co-locating with generators.
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DC Circuit Upholds FERC Approval of La. Pipelines for Driftwood LNG
The D.C. Circuit rejected an appeal of FERC's approval of two pipelines in Louisiana tied to a planned LNG site.
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FERC Approves Mass. Distribution Fees for Energy Storage Systems
FERC approved filings by two Massachusetts utilities establishing distribution fees for standalone electric energy storage systems that connect to the distribution system but participate in ISO-NE wholesale markets.

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