November 24, 2024

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA)

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.
Solar Developer Asks FERC for PURPA Enforcement
Allco Renewable Energy alleges Connecticut agencies violated PURPA by awarding a contract to a 250-MW wind farm in Maine.
FERC Shoots Down Northern States QF Rehearing Request
FERC upheld its decision requiring Northern States Power to continue purchasing electricity from a small hydroelectric plant, maintaining that the plant does not have access to MISO's capacity market.
Ruling Denies Northern States’ Request to Halt Hydro Purchases
FERC denied an application by Northern States Power to terminate its mandatory purchase obligation from Twin Cities Hydro.
At 1000th FERC Meeting, Ex-Chairs Reminisce — and Talk Their Books
Former chairs gave a primer on the last 36 years of federal energy policy Thursday as FERC celebrated its 1000th open meeting.
FERC Upholds QF Rules; Orders PPL to Buy
FERC reiterated its 20 MW threshold regarding purchase obligations from qualifying facilities (qf) but the panel’s two Republican members said the commission should rethink its approach.

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