November 23, 2024

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA)

Montana Hybrid Ruling Departs from PURPA Precedent
FERC broke with precedent in a decision that will hamstring the ability of hybrid resource developers to optimize the output of projects.
FERC Affirms its Jurisdiction over Tri-State G&T
FERC affirmed that it has exclusive jurisdiction over Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s rates and member exit charges.
Montana Supreme Court Rebuffs PSC on PURPA Rules
The Montana PSC “arbitrarily and unlawfully” reduced solar generators’ payments and contract lengths under PURPA, the Supreme Court ruled.
FERC Issues Final Rule to ‘Modernize’ PURPA
FERC revised how it enforces PURPA, giving state regulatory commissions more flexibility in how they establish avoided-cost rates for qualifying facilities.
FERC Approves SPS Request to End QF PPAs
FERC OK'd Southwestern Public Service Co.’s request to terminate its obligation to enter into new power-purchase contracts with facilities over 20 MW.
Overheard at the NARUC 2019 Annual Meeting
NARUC's 131st Annual Meeting drew state and national utility regulators, federal and state policymakers, industry representatives and consumer advocates.
FERC: NH Bill Encroaches on Fed. Powers
A NH law that requires the state’s utilities to purchase power from biomass and waste generators encroaches on federal jurisdiction under the FPA and PURPA.
FERC to Reshape PURPA Rules
In a setback for developers of small power projects, FERC launched a rulemaking to overhaul regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
Michigan PSC Settlement Resolves PURPA Clashes
The Michigan PSC approved a settlement between Consumers Energy and solar developers, resolving arguments over the utility’s obligations under PURPA.
CPUC Program ‘Runs Afoul’ of PURPA, Court Rules
The 9th Circuit found California’s Renewable Market Adjusting Tariff program violated PURPA by capping the energy utilities must purchase from QFs.

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