February 23, 2025

Willie Phillips

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Task Force Seeks ‘Right Balance’ in Spreading Tx Upgrade Costs
The second half of the third meeting of FERC and NARUC's Joint Task Force on Electric Transmission focused on cost allocation for network upgrades.
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FERC Accepts PJM CTOA Revisions
FERC on Tuesday accepted revisions to PJM's Consolidated Transmission Owners Agreement, changing voting rules at the TOA-AC.
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EPA’s Regan Confident in Emission Trends Despite Clean Air Act Challenge
EPA Administrator Michael Regan is confident the electric power sector will continue cutting GHG emissions despite a challenge to the agency’s authority.
Consumers Energy
FERC Backtracks on Gas Policy Updates
FERC walked back updates to how it considers natural gas infrastructure applications; the Democratic majority cited concern the updates created confusion.
NARUC
FERC-State Transmission Task Force Debates Allocation, Benefits
A second meeting of FERC and state regulators trying to spur transmission buildout exposed differences over expanding the definition of transmission benefits.
Senate ENR Committee
Senate Confirms FERC Nominee Willie Phillips
The Senate unanimously confirmed Willie Phillips to FERC, securing the Democrats a majority on the commission for the first time in more than four years.
Senate ENR Committee
Senate Energy Committee Advances Phillips
A Senate panel unanimously advanced D.C. Public Service Commission Chair Willie Phillips’ nomination to FERC to the Senate floor.
Senate ENR Committee
Phillips, FERC Get Little Attention at Confirmation Hearing
It was a dull Tuesday for FERC watchers, as President Biden’s nominee to the commission, Willie Phillips, faced few questions at his confirmation hearing.
SEEM
SEEM to Move Ahead, Minus FERC Approval
FERC announced on Wednesday the Southeast Energy Exchange Market will move ahead after the evenly split commission failed to reach a decision in time.
CPES/NEWIEE
Clements, LaFleur Talk Experience at FERC
Cheryl LaFleur and FERC Commissioner Allison Clements spoke at the annual joint event between CPES and New England Women in Energy and the Environment.

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