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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. 
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.
FERC Nominees Easily Advance to Full Senate
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 20-3 to advance Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson, President Trump’s nominees for FERC.
MISO Asks FERC for Pseudo-Tie Technical Conference
MISO is asking FERC to schedule a technical conference to clarify the rules governing the implementation and use of pseudo-ties.
Updated: Trump Pulling U.S. Out of Paris Climate Accord
President Trump followed through on his campaign pledge to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord on climate change
CPP’s Fate Leaves States, Markets to Drive Grid Decarbonization
Policies, market forces and technology will continue the decarbonization of the electric industry regardless of the fate of EPA’s Clean Power Plan.
PURPA Critics Call for Reforms
PURPA is outdated and in need of reforms to reflect the current markets, critics said during the annual Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners.
Updated: No Fireworks for FERC Nominees at Senate Hearing
FERC nominees Robert Powelson and Neil Chatterjee sailed smoothly through a mostly uneventful Senate confirmation hearing.
DC Circuit Reverses FERC on BPA Refund Case
A panel for the D.C. Circuit reversed a decision by FERC that prevented a generating plant from recouping funds from the Bonneville Power Administration.
Q1 a Good Start for Most in RTO Insider Top 30
More than two-thirds of companies in the RTO Insider Top 30 posted year-over-year revenue and net income increases in the first quarter.
MISO Reaffirms 2023 End Date for Market Platform
Research reinforced earlier projections that MISO’s market platform will become obsolete in five to seven years, executives told members of the Board.

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