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August 1, 2024

FERC & Federal

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent regulatory agency that oversees the transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil in interstate commerce, as well as regulating hydroelectric dams and natural gas facilities. 
Fight Escalates over PG&E Settlement with Insurers
Wildfire victims and California Gov. Gavin Newsom challenged PG&E’s proposed $11 billion settlement with insurance companies that are seeking reimbursement.
Overheard at NECA 2019 Power Markets Conference
The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association drew more than 100 participants to its 18th Power Markets Conference in Westborough, Mass.
Climate is Human Rights Issue, Former NYPSC ALJ Says
Former New York PSC administrative law judge Eleanor Stein spoke about the nexus between climate change and human rights at Bennington College.
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Danly Sails Through Hearing as Democrats Huff
FERC's James Danly received little scrutiny at his confirmation hearing, even as Dems complained about President Trump neglecting to pair his nomination.
At International Tx Summit, Interstate Challenges the Focus
Though it was hosted at the Canadian Embassy, the talks at the International Transmission Summit centered on interregional transmission lines in the U.S.
California Could Restructure PG&E, Governor Says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has summoned PG&E and its creditors, including victims, to try to broker a deal to pull the utility out of bankruptcy.
Shell Appeals FERC’s GreenHat Rulings
Shell Energy asked the D.C. Circuit to review two FERC rulings in the GreenHat default case it denied the company a role in settlement negotiations.
Overheard at EnVision Forum
The EnVision Forum by FERC and the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research featured discussions on storage, markets and transmission.
UPDATED: Attorneys Clash over PG&E Reorg, Blackouts Resume
Attorneys in the PG&E (NYSE:PCG) bankruptcy case sparred over the merits of their competing reorganization proposals, taking potshots at each other’s plans.
Federal Court Denies Nuke Petition Extension
A federal judge ruled only the Ohio Supreme Court can determine whether state law thwarted a advocacy group’s ballot petition against nuclear subsidies.

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