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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. 
Overheard at GTM’s Power and Renewables Summit
The presidential election, energy storage and electrification challenges were on the minds of speakers at Greentech Media's Power and Renewables Summit.
Overheard at the EBA Canadian Chapter’s 1st Meeting
The EBA’s Canadian Chapter held its first annual meeting online, with discussions on cybersecurity and holding virtual hearings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Study Offers Alternative to Carbon Pricing
A new study says policymakers should abandon the social cost of carbon and adopt a more practical metric tied to net-zero-emissions goals.
Indiana City Wins Ruling on Station Power
FERC ruled generating facilities that are not online and producing energy must pay for their station power at retail rates subject to state jurisdiction.
FERC Again Rejects LG&E-KU Mitigation Exit
FERC denied LG&E and KU’s request for rehearing of its order rejecting the company’s proposed transition for exiting from market power mitigation measures.
Avista Rule Violates Own Tariff, FERC Finds
FERC ruled Avista violated its own tariff by requiring BPA to acquire additional firm point-to-point transmission service to self-supply operating reserves.
IPPNY Talks Methane Emissions, Carbon Price
New York’s battle against climate change must focus on natural gas, Columbia Law School’s Michael Gerrard told IPPNY's annual Fall Conference.
FERC will not Seek SCOTUS Review of Tolling Decision
FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee said the commission will not petition the Supreme Court over the D.C. Circuit’s ruling that its use of tolling orders violates the NGA and FPA.
DOE Gas Summit Voices Industry Hopes, Gripes
A lack of infrastructure and opposition groups are depriving the U.S. of its abundant natural gas, participants in DOE’s Natural Gas Summit said.
FERC to Investigate Basin Electric Rates; Danly Dissents
FERC opened an investigation into the justness and reasonableness of Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s 2020 rate schedule and the wholesale power contracts.

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