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November 22, 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. 
Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Debt Ceiling Bill Provides ‘Mini-deal’ on Permitting
A debt ceiling compromise reached by President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy would cut NEPA review times but would not roll back IRA climate provisions.
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DC Circuit Partly Vacates FERC Gas Pipeline Approval
The ruling means FERC has to reconsider its decision not to perform a new environmental assessment of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
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Overheard at USEA’s 2023 Public Policy Forum
The United States Energy Association saw a change of leadership and heard from speakers on the transition to clean energy at its annual meeting.
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Uncertain Future for Texas’ Renewables Industry
The Texas Legislature is working to pass bills to facilitate fossil fuel energy generation but limit renewable energy generation.
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PJM Board Rejects Lowering Capacity Performance Penalties
PJM's Board of Managers rejected a proposal to lower nonperformance penalties, while AMP was displeased the board responded to reliability claims.
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Former FERC Chair Richard Glick Sets Up Consulting Shop
The former FERC head said he'll be launching GQ New Energy Strategies with Pamela Quinlan, his chief of staff on the commission.
BOEM
BOEM: Major Visual, Scientific Impacts from NJ’s 1st OSW Project
BOEM concluded that Ocean Wind 1 combined with other projects will have a “major” impact on scenic and visual factors and on scientific research.
Senate EPW Committee
Carper Throws Progressive Bill into Senate Permitting Debate
Sen. Tom Carper's PEER Act would expand FERC’s permitting role; Republican bills have opposed the move.
NYISO
FERC Accepts NYISO’s 17-Year Amortization Period Proposal
FERC approved NYISO’s proposed 17-year amortization period when calculating the annual costs for hypothetical fossil fuel peaker plants.
Michels Corporation
FERC Backstop Siting Proposal Runs into Opposition from States
FERC’s proposal to implement its backstop transmission siting authority from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ran into some opposition from states.

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