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September 11, 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. 
Investors Slam Congress; Say Economics will Trump Policy
Speakers at the GridWise Alliance’s GridCONNEXT conference gave Congress low marks for subsidizing fossil fuels, but said they are bullish on the future.
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Overheard at GridCONNEXT Conference
Almost 190 investors, utility officials, technology company executives and others gathered for the GridWise Alliance’s two-day GridCONNEXT conference.
FERC Won’t Fall to Partisanship, Chatterjee Promises ISO-NE
FERC Commissioner Neil Chatterjee promised ISO-NE that the commission will not become “hyper-politicized.”
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Photos Show Murray’s Role in Perry Coal NOPR
Newly revealed photos show Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Murray Energy CEO Robert Murray meeting in late March.
PJM Unit to Help Develop Western Markets
PJM and reliability coordinator Peak Reliability announced Thursday they will explore the development of electric markets and other services in the West.
Pruitt Confirms EPA Working on CPP Replacement
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told the House Environment Subcommittee that the agency is working on a replacement to the Clean Power Plan.
FERC
UPDATED: McIntyre Takes FERC Chair; Wins Delay on NOPR
Kevin McIntyre, sworn in as FERC chairman Thursday, immediately sought to delay the panel’s vote on the DOE's proposal for coal and nuclear price supports.
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DOE: German Energy Struggles Sparked NOPR
DOE's proposal to save coal and nuclear generating plants is intended to avoid a repeat of Germany’s energy woes, Mark Menezes told a PJM General Session.
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FERC Claims Jurisdiction on EE, OKs Ky. Opt-Out
FERC claimed “exclusive authority” over the participation of energy efficiency in wholesale markets but preserved a carveout for Kentucky utilities.
NERC Parts Ways with Chief Security Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer Marcus Sachs, one of seven direct reports to NERC’s CEO, resigned effective Nov. 27, the organization said.

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