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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. 
Optimism About Renewables Abounds amid Pandemic
Industry stakeholders remain upbeat about the long-term prospects of renewable energy, as indicated by a panel during NARUC’s Summer Policy Summit.
Feds: FE Paid $61M in Bribes to Win Nuke Subsidy
FirstEnergy spent $61 million in bribes and “dark money” to elect Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and his allies, federal officials charged.
How ComEd Got its Way with Ill. Legislature
ComEd admitted it bribed Ill. House Speaker Michael Madigan in return for legislative support, what one involved called an "old time patronage system."
ComEd to Pay $200 Million in Bribery Scheme
Exelon’s ComEd agreed to pay a $200 million fine to settle allegations it bribed Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in return for legislation favor.
RTOs Move Closer to Full Order 841 Implementation
PJM, CAISO and SPP took a step closer to the full implementation of Order 841 with FERC’s partial acceptance of their Tariff revisions.
FERC Issues Final Rule to ‘Modernize’ PURPA
FERC revised how it enforces PURPA, giving state regulatory commissions more flexibility in how they establish avoided-cost rates for qualifying facilities.
FERC Rejects Net Metering Challenge
FERC rejected a request by a purported ratepayer group that could have ended net metering for rooftop solar generation.
FERC Proposes Tougher Hydro Safety Rules
Responding to the 2017 Oroville Dam incident, FERC proposed tougher safety standards for commission-regulated hydropower projects.
FERC Briefs: July 16, 2020
A summary of the numerous orders FERC issued at its July 16, 2020, open meeting.
Biden Offers $2 Trillion Climate Plan
Joe Biden outlined a $2 trillion plan to eliminate power sector carbon emissions by 2035 and make the U.S. the leader in EV production.

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