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.
FERC, DOE and the Interior Department will be central to advancing President-elect Joe Biden’s climate goals, speakers told ACORE's Grid Forum.
ACORE's 2020 Virtual Grid Forum examined the role of regulators, grid operators, electric service providers and the renewable sector.
Transmission owners will continue receiving a 10.02% ROE, FERC said, rejecting complaints from consumer organizations and Commissioner Glick.
FERC rejected challenges to Order 872, which revised how it enforces the PURPA, but the commission granted clarification on several points.
FERC issued a proposal to require all transmission providers to implement seasonal and ambient-adjusted ratings on their lines.
PUCO
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chair Sam Randazzo resigned, less than a week after the FBI raided his home in Columbus.
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Several former ComED executives were indicted in connection to the investigation into bribes of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The Senate ENR Committee voted to advance Trump’s FERC nominees, Allison Clements and Mark Christie, for consideration by the upper house.
FERC’s proposed policy statement on carbon pricing won wide support, although some expressed doubt that it will spur adoption.
Natural gas bans by California cities are a very inefficient way of combating climate change, a former NARUC economist said.
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