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September 7, 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. 
Chatterjee Coal Country Forum to Consider ‘Energy Transition’
FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee released a star-studded agenda for the commission’s energy conference to be held Oct. 21 at the University of Kentucky.
FCA 13 Results Stand Without FERC Quorum
The results of ISO-NE’s Forward Capacity Auction 13 became effective “by operation of law” because FERC was unable to muster a quorum.
FERC’s Glick Navigates Political Dynamic
FERC Commissioner Richard Glick gave a keynote speech at the Annual Gas and Power Institute in Houston, where he discussed the tension at the commission.
CPUC Opens Investigation of PG&E Bankruptcy Plan
The California PUC opened a formal examination into PG&E’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, as bondholders trying to take over the utility upped the ante.
Overheard at Raab Associates’ PJM Energy Policy Roundtable
More than 100 stakeholders gathered at the law offices of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius for Raab Associates’ Energy Policy Roundtable in the PJM Footprint.
Overheard at IPPNY 2019 Fall Conference
More than 150 people turned out for the Independent Power Producers of New York’s 34th annual fall conference.
FERC Order Briefs: Sept. 19, 2019
A roundup of FERC's orders issued at the commission's open meeting Sept. 19, 2019.
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.
Judge to Hear PG&E Takeover Plan
The judge overseeing the PG&E (NYSE:PCG) bankruptcy will consider 2 reorganization plans: one from the company and one by bondholders and wildfire victims.
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.

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