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July 28, 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. 
CAISO
WAPA Desert Southwest Region to Join Western EIM
WAPA's Desert Southwest Region said it plans to join CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market, further splitting the PMA's regions between the ISO and SPP.
C-SPAN
House Panel OKs Dems’ $3.5T Spending Bill
The House Ways and Means Committee approved Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending package, which includes billions for energy efficiency, renewables and EVs.
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Trump-era FERC Chair Reflects on Tenure
Neil Chatterjee’s 4 years at FERC transformed him from playing a partisan game of thrones to advocating for a carbon price as a way to mitigate climate change.
CPES/NEWIEE
Clements, LaFleur Talk Experience at FERC
Cheryl LaFleur and FERC Commissioner Allison Clements spoke at the annual joint event between CPES and New England Women in Energy and the Environment.
PJM
PJM Proposing 2-Month Capacity Auction Delay
PJM asked FERC to delay the Dec. 1 capacity auction by almost two months, citing the commission’s recent revision to auction rules.
WATT Coalition
FERC Workshop Participants Differ on GETs Incentives
Participants at FERC’s workshop on performance-based ratemaking approaches support GETs, but they disagree on how best to foster their adoption.
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Biden to Nominate Phillips to FERC
President Biden intends to nominate D.C. Public Service Commission Chair Willie Phillips to FERC, a move described by observers as "pragmatic."
DOE and NREL
DOE Study: Solar Could Provide 45% of US Power by 2050
DOE's Solar Futures Study sees a "unique and central" role for solar in grid decarbonization but calls for cost cuts and new approaches for transmission.
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
DC Circuit Upholds FERC Ruling on SPP Z2 Saga
The D.C. Circuit backed FERC's reversal of a waiver over SPP transmission upgrade costs, even though it resulted in a “free pass” for some system users.
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Offshore Wind Advocates Celebrate Federal Support Under Biden
Offshore wind's prospects have brightened under President Biden, but speakers at a conference acknowledged a need to move faster to achieve climate goals.

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