September 29, 2024

Federal Power Act (FPA)

FERC: LS Power Texas HQ not Jurisdictional
FERC reassured LS Power  that its plan to base some of its interstate administrative and operational activities in its Austin, Texas, office won’t trigger commission jurisdiction over ERCOT.
FERC Declines Rehearing in Decade-Old MISO Pricing Dispute
FERC declined MISO’s request to reconsider a refund order stemming from transmission pricing complaints filed by DTE Energy more than a decade ago.
Citizens Groups Seek Public Funding for FERC Interventions
A group of citizens groups has dusted off a forgotten provision of PURPA that it said requires FERC to provide public funding for interventions before the agency.
Bill Would Force Review of a Split FERC’s Inaction
FERC's general counsel said  that there are “significant benefits” to allowing challenges to rates that take effect as a result of a commission deadlock.
Connecticut Seeks Dismissal of PURPA Complaint
Connecticut officials told FERC that Allco Renewable Energy’s complaint is without merit because it is challenging a procurement program created by state law that is different from PURPA.
Transportation Bill Includes Grid Security Measures
The bill includes includes provisions intended to protect the grid from terrorist attacks and natural disasters.
FERC Eliminates Form 566 for Most Filers. So Why Does it Still Exist at All?
RTOs, ISOs and exempt wholesale generators will no longer have to file FERC Form 566, a minor but annoying requirement.
PJM Plans Section 206 Filing on FMUs
PJM’s Board of Managers will ask FERC to approve a proposal opposed by generators to reduce payments to frequently mitigated units (FMUs).
PJM to Seek Rehearing on FERC Order 745
PJM will join in calls asking the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its May 23 ruling on FERC Order 745.
States, not FERC, will be Challenge for Exelon-Pepco
Exelon’s proposed $6.8 billion acquisition of Pepco Holdings Inc. should clear federal regulatory hurdles easily but may face a tougher time convincing state regulators.

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