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November 22, 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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DOE Rolls out New Process for Designating Key Transmission Corridors
DOE wants to accelerate transmission projects under development by designating their proposed routes as National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.
NextEra Energy
FERC Questions MISO Plan to Drop Renewables’ Ramp Eligibility
FERC last week told MISO it must provide more details around its plan to exclude wind and solar generation from supplying ramping service.
Brattle Group
Brattle Group Finds VPPs Cheapest Alternative for Resource Adequacy
A Brattle Group study finds virtual power plants are cheaper than other viable options for resource adequacy, namely storage and natural gas peaking plants.
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Jury Finds Former ComEd CEO, 3 Others Guilty in Bribery Trial
Four were charged with 9 counts of conspiracy to bribe former Ill. House Speaker Michael Madigan in exchange for his help in passing bills favorable to ComEd.
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P3 Challenges FERC Ruling on PJM Changes to 2024/25 BRA at 3rd Circuit
PJM Power Providers asked the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overrule a FERC order allowing PJM to recalculate reliability requirement parameter for BRAs.
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FERC OKs Duke Energy Rate Changes to Reflect Tax Cuts
FERC approved Duke Energy’s rate settlement with two co-ops to reflect lower corporate taxes enacted during the Trump administration.
Western EcoSystems Technology
Colo. Solar Project Beset by Supply Delays Wins FERC Extension
A Colorado solar-and-battery project facing ongoing supply chain disruptions can postpone its operational start date by 21 months, FERC decided 3-1.
Senate EPW Committee
Permitting Delays, Inflation Put Double Whammy on IIJA and IRA
Successful implementation of the funding bills may hinge on Congress’ ability to put politics aside and hammer out legislation to streamline federal permitting.
NRC
NRC: Ground Settling Damaged Water Lines at Ohio Nuclear Plant
The NRC has begun to investigate ground settling incidents at the Davis-Besse nuclear plant, including two that damaged fire-protection water lines.
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Former Chairs, Rep. Casten Call for Bolder FERC
FERC has become too politicized and should use its independent authority to move the electricity industry forward, two former commission chairs said.

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