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November 29, 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. 
Granholm Calls on US to Lead $23T Clean Tech Market
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told ACORE's Policy Forum that the U.S. must be on the front lines of addressing the climate crisis.
Overheard at CERAWeek by IHS Markit
The energy industry’s largest international gathering, CERAWeek by IHS Markit, was held virtually with “unprecedented” participation.
FERC Sets ‘Listening Sessions’ on New Office
FERC will take public input on the commission’s nascent Office of Public Participation during “listening sessions” on March 17 to 25.
Texas PUC Won’t Reprice $16B Error
The Texas PUC declined to reprice $16 billion in market transactions that may have been incorrectly priced during the February winter storm.
Senate Panel Advances Haaland
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved Rep. Deb Haaland’s nomination as secretary of the interior, sending her on to a floor vote.
Report: Congress Should Pass a National Transmission Policy
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine calls for an expanded role for federal leadership in transmission planning.
House Oversight Committee Pokes into ERCOT
The U.S. House of Representatives’ principal oversight committee joined the roster of agencies investigating ERCOT following February’s severe winter storm.
DC Circuit Upholds FERC on PJM Stability Method
The D.C. Circuit upheld FERC’s ruling that directed PJM to implement a new cost allocation method for transmission projects addressing stability issues.
‘Big Moment’ for Climate Change as Policies Align
Katherine Hamilton discussed the potential for impactful climate change legislation during a webinar held by the Connecticut Green Bank.
Granholm Confirmed by Bipartisan Vote
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was sworn in as the 16th secretary of energy on Thursday after the Senate confirmed her nomination, 64-35.

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