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July 30, 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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Ex-ComEd CEO, Officials Charged in Ill. Bribery Scheme
Several former ComED executives were indicted in connection to the investigation into bribes of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Committee Advances FERC Nominees to Full Senate
The Senate ENR Committee voted to advance Trump’s FERC nominees, Allison Clements and Mark Christie, for consideration by the upper house.
Wide Support for FERC Carbon Pricing Statement
FERC’s proposed policy statement on carbon pricing won wide support, although some expressed doubt that it will spur adoption.
Do Natural Gas Bans Make Cents?
Natural gas bans by California cities are a very inefficient way of combating climate change, a former NARUC economist said.
NARUC Panel Debates Clean Energy and Markets
Present and former regulators told NARUC they are skeptical that carbon pricing and capacity markets would achieve decarbonization.
EEI Panelists Predict Protracted Economic Recovery
Experts said 2020’s impacts on the energy sector will be lasting, predicting a gradual economic recovery but swifter social change.
NARUC Hears of ‘Incremental Change’ to Federal Policy
The Biden administration will likely go for moderate change to federal energy policy rather than large packages, NARUC’s ERE Committee heard.
UPDATE: Trump Names Danly FERC Chair
With his path to re-election narrowing, President Trump demoted FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee, replacing him with Republican James Danly.
GOP Senate May Limit Biden Climate Ambitions
A GOP-controlled Senate means President-elect Biden's ability to include incentives for renewables in a recovery package will be limited.
NARUC Session Discusses EV Rates, Customer Views
Researchers, utilities and stakeholders discussed EV rate designs and utility programs at NARUC's Annual Meeting and Education Conference.

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