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October 15, 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. 
Honorable: Leaving FERC, but not Sure When
FERC Commissioner Colette Honorable alluded to the uncertainty surrounding her tenure during a luncheon address at the Mid-America Regulatory Conference.
Trump Brings Uncertainty to ISO-NE, Regulators
Two panels at the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association Environmental Conference discussed the implications of Trump’s policies, including EPA cuts.
NERC: Despite Solid 2016, Grid Threats Remain
The North American grid was very reliable in 2016, but threats are increasing and restoration from a total system collapse could prove time-consuming.
Questions to FERC Nominees Reflect Democrats’ Wish List
President Trump’s nominees to FERC gave boilerplate answers to senators’ questions on hydroelectric project licensing following their confirmation hearing.
FERC: US Resource Adequacy Good for Hot Summer
Planning reserve margins are expected to be adequate for a hotter-than-normal summer, FERC said in its annual summer reliability report.
Overheard at NECPUC 2017 Symposium
More than 300 participants attended the 70th Annual Symposium of the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners (NECPUC).
UPDATE: Trump Fights Congress, History with Tx Sale Bid
Some members of Congress have joined power utilities in opposing Trump’s proposal to sell assets of the federal power marketing administrations.
CAISO Boosts Reserves After August Event Report
CAISO will increase its daily procurement of operating reserves in response to the erroneous tripping of solar generation caused the loss of 1,200 MW.
Experts ID New Cyber Threat to SCADA Systems
Experts identified what may be the most dangerous cybersecurity threat yet to the U.S. power system, malware that can commandeer circuit breakers.
FERC Staff Says 2-Year Hydropower Licensing Feasible
Developers of certain hydroelectric projects can feasibly get federal approval within two years under current regulations, FERC staff said in a report.

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