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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. 
Glick Disputes FERC ‘Breakthrough’ on LNG Projects
FERC Commissioner Richard Glick rejected Chairman Neil Chatterjee’s claim of a bipartisan “breakthrough” on the commission’s evaluation of LNG projects.
FERC Backs Cleco on Tax Rate Calculations
FERC dismissed a Louisiana city’s complaint that Cleco Power collected excess revenue because its rates did not immediately reflect the 2018 tax cut.
Chatterjee Tight-lipped on Pugliese Departure
FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee praised former Chief of Staff Anthony Pugliese, denying there had been any conflict between the two but also staying mum on the reason for his departure.
FERC Opens Inquiries into Tx Incentives, ROE Policies
FERC will seek comments on how it could improve its transmission incentives and return on equity policies under two Notices of Inquiry.
Report: U.S. Renewable Generation Doubled Since 2008
U.S. renewable electricity generation doubled over the last decade, the Energy Information Administration reported.
NERC CCC Briefs: March 12, 2019
After 12 years as the FERC-delegated ERO, it’s time for NERC to reconsider its approach, GC Berardesco told the Compliance & Certification Committee.
NERC Survey Highlights Alignment, Transparency Concerns
NERC stakeholders want the organization to provide faster and more transparent enforcement, according to the results of the biennial ERO Enterprise Effectiveness Survey.
DOE’s Walker Sees Big Cuts in Storage Costs
Assistant Energy Secretary Bruce Walker said the Department of Energy is planning a megawatt-scale “Storage Launchpad” that he predicted will cut the cost of energy storage dramatically.
Feds Late to Act on Drone Threat, DHS Official Says
Brian Harrell, assistant director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, lamented the federal government’s tardy response to the security threat drones pose to utilities.
Overheard at CERAWeek by IHS Markit 2019
CERAWeek by IHS Markit in Houston brought together a record 4,300 global energy movers and shakers from more than 70 countries.

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