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.
Democrat Cheryl LaFleur joined FERC’s 2 Republicans to approve the Calcasieu Pass LNG export terminal, signaling a compromise on how to compute greenhouse gas emissions.
FERC on Thursday issued a ruling clarifying Order 845, the commission’s 2018 directive to improve the generator interconnection process.
Declining costs and new market rules are opening opportunities for energy storage, but the technology’s operating characteristics are challenging RTOs.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee worries FERC and NERC are not treating cyberattack threats on energy infrastructure with enough urgency.
Policymakers and industry officials gathered for NARUC Winter Policy Summit, where they discussed coal and nuclear power, among other topics.
The federal judge overseeing Pacific Gas and Electric’s bankruptcy case suggested he might prohibit the utility’s electricity suppliers from seeking FERC’s help with disputed contracts.
FERC Commissioner Richard Glick provided some insight into the “vigorous debate” over natural gas pipeline approvals that has divided the commission.
FERC declined to hear a complaint against the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to clarify when the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act kicks in.
House Democrats have put climate change at the front of their agenda, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introducing the “Green New Deal.”
The NERC Board of Trustees authorized management to terminate the agreement between the organization and the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council.
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