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 rejected the MISO proposed cost allocation plan for interregional projects outside the RTO, sending the issue back to a divided stakeholder body.
FERC approved Exelon Corp.'s request for recovery of more than $1.5 million in fuel costs for its natural gas-fired Mystic Generation Station.
FERC rejected an argument by the California PUC (CPUC) that it erred last year in allowing PG&E to include a 50-basis-point ISO participation adder.
Environmental advocates criticized FERC for ruling that New York state failed to act in a timely manner on water quality permits.
The Trump administration sided with utility witnesses on legislation to streamline approvals for managing vegetation near power lines on federal land.
Stakeholders at last week’s MIC meeting endorsed a two-phase implementation of Manual 11 revisions to facilitate intra-day generation offers.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved FERC nominees Kevin McIntyre and Richard Glick, sending them to a full confirmation vote.
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma made climate change the backdrop for a House energy committee hearing last week on grid resilience.
DOE's Electricity Advisory Committee heard recommendations from a National Academies' study on ways to prepare for “large-area, long-duration” outages.
A House of Representatives subcommittee last week heard two alternate realities on the need for Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) reform.
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