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FERC OKs Ownership Change in IIF Subs
FERC authorized the installation of a new general partner and transfer of ownership interests in the IFF that acquired EPE earlier this year.
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Advocates Challenge PJM Board on Exelon, FE
Ratepayer advocates challenged the PJM board to take action against Exelon and FirstEnergy, accused of bribing legislators in Illinois and Ohio, respectively.
FERC Approves SERC’s Bylaw Changes
FERC has approved a set of amendments to SERC Reliability’s bylaws aimed at creating “a more strategic, efficient and effective governance body.”
Mankato Sale Approved over Public Citizen Concerns
FERC approved the purchase of the Mankato natural gas plant in Minnesota by a specially created subsidiary of Southwest Generation.
Rehearing Denied on PJM Political Spending
FERC denied Public Citizen’s request to rehear its original complaint alleging that PJM failed to disclose nearly $500,000 in political spending.
Public Citizen Seeks Rehearing of El Paso Electric Order
Emboldened by its victory in an affiliate case involving Goldman Sachs, Public Citizen asked FERC to reconsider a ruling involving JPMorgan Chase.
FERC: New Goldman Unit an Affiliate
FERC granted Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Marketing authority to make market-based sales but said it would consider it an affiliate of The Goldman Sachs Group investment bank despite its objections.
FERC Shelves Grievances over MISO Capacity Auction
FERC denied what might be a final bid to recalibrate the results of MISO’s 2015/16 capacity auction, blocking Public Citizen’s request for rehearing.
FERC Rejects Rehearing on NEPOOL Press Rules
FERC declined to reconsider two orders upholding NEPOOL’s gag rule but allowing an RTO Insider reporter to join the organization’s End User sector.
PJM Political Spending OK, FERC Says
FERC denied a complaint that alleged PJM failed to disclose nearly $500,000 in political spending it purportedly financed with fees collected from rates.

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