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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. 
No 2nd Term for FERC’s Colette Honorable
FERC Commissioner Colette Honorable announced she will not seek a second term on the commission when her term expires June 30.
DC Circuit Puts Hold on CPP, MATS Challenges
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Trump administration's requests to suspend its review of the EPA Clean Power Plan and MATS standards
DC Circuit Upholds FERC Ruling in PURPA Dispute
The D.C. Circuit declined to overturn a FERC decision requiring Portland General Electric to purchase the full output of a wind power project under PURPA.
RTO CEOs Discuss Cybersecurity, Integrating Renewables
ERCOT CEO Bill Magness moderated a panel at the GCPA Spring Conference that included CEOs John Bear, Steve Berberich, Nick Brown and Brad Jones.
Court Rebuffs New England TOs, Upholds FERC ROFR Order
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected challenges to FERC Order 1000 by New England Transmission Owners and state officials.
Offshore Wind Industry Looks for Next Gust of Support
A senior federal official told offshore wind energy developers that the Trump administration supports their cause as the industry looks to build momentum.
Avangrid Renewables CEO Steps Down to Take NW Natural Role
Avangrid Renewables CEO Frank Burkhartsmeyer is resigning to take over as chief financial officer for Oregon-based natural gas service provider NW Natural.
Electric Infrastructure: Sky Keeps not Falling
Columnist Steve Huntoon argues against the findings of a recent ASCE report on America's elecric infrastructure and ASCE responds with their view.
Court Rejects FERC ROE Order for New England
The D.C. Circuit overturned the 2014 FERC order setting the base return on equity (ROE) for a group of New England transmission owners at 10.57%.
FERC: Gas Continued to Dominate in 2016
The warmest winter on record, plus increased pipeline capacity, led to record-low natural gas prices, FERC said in its annual State of the Markets Report.

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