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October 14, 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: FPA Change may not Solve Catch-22 on Vote Deadlocks
FERC said that a proposed revision to the Federal Power Act that would increase the right to appeal rate changes may have only limited effectiveness.
MISO Ready to Define, Study ‘Resiliency’ for DOE
MISO said it stands ready to study certain ancillary services to help the U.S. Department of Energy develop its understanding of grid resilience.
© RTO Insider
Overheard at the GCPA 2017 Fall Conference
The Gulf Coast Power Association’s 32nd Annual Fall Conference attracted several hundred attendees to the Texas state capital.
Won’t Undermine Markets, Powelson Tells OPSI Meeting
FERC Commissioner Robert Powelson said "I did not sign up for blowing up the markets" to applause at the 2017 OPSI Annual Meeting.
EPA to Announce Clean Power Plan Repeal
EPA will repeal the Clean Power Plan, saying the Obama administration’s switch to more natural gas and renewable generation exceeded the agency’s authority.
ICF
ICF Analysis: DOE NOPR Cost Could near $4B/Year
DOE's proposed rescue plan for at-risk coal and nuclear plants could cost ratepayers $800 million to $3.8 billion annually, ICF analysts said.
CEO Panel: DOE NOPR Continues ‘Cycle of Subsidies’
A panel of CEOs from some of Texas’ largest energy companies panned Rick Perry’s directive that FERC consider supporting struggling coal and nuclear plants.
NYISO
FERC Grants NYISO Shortage Pricing Waiver
FERC granted NYISO a waiver of its shortage pricing rules, giving the ISO time to align its Tariff with its market software.
FERC’s Independence to be Tested by DOE NOPR
Rick Perry acted within his authority in ordering FERC to consider his NOPR to support coal and nuclear, but he has no power to make it provide the relief.
Burns & McDonnell
FERC Rejects ‘Carve-Out’ from SPP Congestion, Loss Charges
FERC rejected a request by several SPP members that they be exempted from congestion and marginal loss charges under a grandfathered contract.

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