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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. 
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NERC Board of Trustees Briefs: Feb. 7, 2019
The NERC Board of Trustees authorized management to terminate the agreement between the organization and the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council.
NERC Member Representatives Committee Briefs: Feb. 6, 2019
NERC stakeholders got a look at a draft report on supply chain risks as part of a FERC directive to address risk management of the industry’s vendors.
Exelon: Need Pa. Action by May to Save TMI
Pennsylvania lawmakers must approve nuclear subsidies by May to prevent the retirement of Three Mile Island Unit 1, Exelon CEO Chris Crane said.
Federal Judge to Review PG&E’s Wildfire Plan
California’s investor-owned utilities submitted enhanced wildfire mitigation plans to the PUC, and PG&E's will be reviewed by a federal judge.
Ratepayer Advocates Request Part in PG&E Bankruptcy
The Utility Reform Network sent a letter to federal trustees requesting the Bankruptcy Court appoint a committee of ratepayers to represent PG&E customers.
Vineyard Wind Files Emergency Motion to Stay ISO-NE Auction
Vineyard Wind filed an emergency motion for FERC to stay ISO-NE’s 13th Forward Capacity Auction, claiming it “will suffer irreparable injury” if it is not afforded renewable technology resource status.
Senate EPW Committee Advances Wheeler Nomination
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted 11-10 to advance the nomination of Andrew Wheeler to be EPA administrator to the full Senate.
Duke Energy
NERC Seeks $10M Fine for Duke Energy Security Lapses
NERC recommended a $10M fine on Duke Energy for repeated violations of critical infrastructure protection (CIP) reliability standards over 3+ years.
Judge Postpones Strict Probation Conditions for PG&E
A judge delayed his decision to impose new probation conditions on Pacific Gas and Electric in its criminal case for the 2010 San Bruno gas line explosion.
Bankruptcy Only ‘Viable’ Option for PG&E, Lawyer says
A lawyer for PG&E said the utility did file for bankruptcy to ensure it is able to compensate the victims of wildfires that ravaged Northern California.

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