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September 8, 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. 
FERC Ends Notices of Alleged Violations
FERC rescinded its policy of allowing its Office of Enforcement to publicly disclose investigations of possible misconduct and subjects’ identities.
FERC Approves Expansion to Freeport LNG Export Terminal
FERC voted 3-1 to approve the construction of a fourth liquefaction unit at the Freeport LNG export terminal in Brazoria County, Texas.
DC Circuit Again Rejects MRES Appeal
The D.C. Circuit rejected Missouri River Energy Services' rehearing requests following a determination that SPP could charge for certain transmission fees.
FERC Proposes Adopting NAESB Standards
FERC proposed adopting the North American Energy Standards Board’s Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities.
FERC Upholds Electric Storage Order
FERC upheld its landmark electric storage order, prompting a dissent from Commissioner Bernard McNamee over its refusal to allow states to opt out.
Abundance of Summer Capacity — Except in Texas
ERCOT’s low reserve margin sticks out when compared to those of most other regions in the U.S., where their reserves are well above their reference levels.
NERC MRC, Trustees Meeting Briefs: May 8-9, 2019
NERC's board approved its Five-Year Performance Assessment, its argument for why FERC should recertify it as the Electricity Reliability Organization.
Overheard at the EBA 2019 Annual Meeting
The Energy Bar Association annual meeting included discussions on climate change, FERC hearing processes, resources and transmission rates.
LaFleur Recounts Turbulent Tenure at FERC
FERC Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur provided a clip show of anecdotes from her tenure, giving attendees of the EBA’s annual meeting an insider’s view.
NERC Standards News Briefs: May 8-9, 2019
The NERC Board of Trustees approved a supply chain report and a new standard on third-party transient electronic devices while eliminating 84 requirements.

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