March 10, 2025

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)

Bay: ‘Too Soon to Say’ if PURPA Needs More Changes
FERC Chairman Norman Bay said he is reserving judgment on whether PURPA needs another overhaul until after an upcoming technical conference.
NARUC 2016 Winter Meetings Briefs
The Clean Power Plan was the hot topic at the NARUC winter meetings, but attendees also heard discussions about the growth of wind and a debate on capacity markets.
Critics: Koppel Doomsday Scenario Ignores Prep
NARUC ended its winter meetings with an interview of Ted Koppel, whose 2015 book “Lights Out” alleges the U.S. is unprepared for the threat of cyberattacks on the nation’s grid.
FERC Won’t Revisit Demand Response Pricing
FERC won’t be revisiting the demand response compensation rules under Order 745, commissioners said at the NARUC winter meetings.
McCarthy Defends CPP, Asks for Continued Engagement
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy ventured into somewhat unfriendly territory at NARUC’s annual meeting to defend the Clean Power Plan.
Meet NARUC’s New President
Meet Montana’s Travis Kavulla, who is not only in his second term on the state’s PSC but also president of NARUC.
EPA Plan Response: Coal Howls, Wind and Solar Crow
EPA's final Clean Power Plan provoked outrage from coal interests, praise from environmentalists and cautious optimism from regulators and grid operators.
EPA on Carbon Rule: We’re Listening
Senior EPA officials promised FERC and NARUC that the final Clean Power Plan the agency issues this summer will protect reliability and not crush consumers.
Update: Senate Confirms Honorable to FERC
The Senate Tuesday night confirmed Colette Honorable, President Obama’s pick to serve on FERC, unanimously by simple voice vote.
Norris Departure Opens Another FERC Seat
Just days after Norman Bay was sworn in as FERC’s fifth member, Democrat John Norris announced he will resign his position almost three years early.

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