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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. 
DC Circuit Remands Pipeline Order on Export Issue
FERC failed to explain how it relied on natural gas exports in approving Nexus' gas pipeline in Ohio and Michigan, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
Stakeholders Spar in FERC Tx Incentives Docket
Stakeholders reiterated the positions in their initial comments in FERC's inquiry into its transmission incentive policies as they rebutted each other.
Labor Dispute Stalls FirstEnergy Reorganization
A U.S. bankruptcy judge stalled FirstEnergy Solutions’ reorganization plan over unresolved contract disputes at its Perry and Beaver Valley nuclear plants.
Overheard at the Border Energy Forum XXIV
The Border Energy Forum XXIV drew attendees and speakers from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to the banks of San Antonio's River Walk.
Only PG&E Can File Bankruptcy Plan, Judge Says
The judge overseeing PG&E’s bankruptcy ruled against bondholders and insurers that wanted to offer their own reorganization plans for the embattled utility.
Lawyers Argue over PG&E Wildfire Liability
Lawyers representing PG&E and California wildfire victims argued over how to estimate the potential liability of the bankrupt utility.
MARC Opens with Iowa Political Flavor, Speed Round
MARC opened with a study in local Iowa flavor and a grab bag of industry opinions gleaned from a round of questions styled after political interrogations.
Judge Weighs Competing PG&E Bankruptcy Plans
Judge Dennis Montali heard lengthy arguments from bondholders and insurance companies over why he should end PG&E’s exclusivity period.
Bankruptcy Judge Questions PG&E Exec Compensation
The judge overseeing PG&E’s bankruptcy questioned the utility’s attorney over an executive compensation package that includes $11 million in bonuses.
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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