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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. 
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Overheard at the 3rd Annual Energy Storage Policy Forum
Nearly 200 energy policy and market experts gathered at the National Press Club for the Energy Storage Association’s 3rd annual Energy Storage Policy Forum.
Local Officials Appeal to FERC as Oroville Water Levels Recede
Butte County urged FERC to order the California Department of Water Resources to establish its own public safety program to help manage the Oroville Dam.
States Want Cyber Best Practices; Santorum Seeks ‘Warriors’
Regulators and officials discussed the importance of cybersecurity and cybersecurity best practices at NARUC's winter meetings.
Panel: Choices on CO2, Tech, Competition Will Shape Grid
Choices made by customers could rank alongside decisions made by policymakers in shaping the future of the electric grid, RTO officials said.
40 Years On, States Still Struggling to Implement PURPA, NARUC Told
Experts told regulators at NARUC's winter meeting that regulatory inconsistencies have hindered the implementation of PURPA, especially in non-RTO markets.
Bay: Told Trump Team I’d Leave FERC if Demoted
Former FERC Chairman Norman Bay says he told the Trump transition team he would likely leave the commission if he was replaced as chairman.
Court Declines to Halt Long Island Offshore Wind Lease
A federal judge rejected a request by fishing groups and local municipalities to halt a federal lease of waters off Long Island for an offshore wind site.
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No Longer ‘Fringe,’ Storage Earning its Keep, Panel Says
Energy storage is providing benefits to the grid, and rules need to be implemented to ensure it finds its proper place, a panel of experts told NARUC.
Role of Experimentation, Market Research Increases for Utilities
Electric vehicles and distributed energy resources are increasing the need for utilities to experiment and conduct market research.
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Panelists Weigh Nuclear Waste Solution Post-Obama
A NARUC winter meeting panel discussed the prospects of restarting the canceled Yucca Mountain project and a broader solution to nuclear waste.

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