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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. 
Electricity Industry Asks for Regulatory Certainty
Panelists expressed worry about regulatory uncertainty during a FERC technical conference on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the industry.
FERC Storage Order Survives State Challenge
The D.C. Circuit upheld FERC Order 841, which bars states from preventing behind-the-meter energy storage from participation in wholesale markets.
Panelists: COVID-19 Impact on Tx Planning Unclear
The COVID-19 pandemic has added complexity to near-term electricity demand forecasting, but long-term impacts remain unclear, FERC commissioners heard.
Offshore Wind Plans Take Shape in California
An early-stage proposal for offshore wind in California emerged at a state Energy Commission workshop, which also showcased powerful opposition.
FERC Opens Proceeding on ISO-NE New-entrant Rules
FERC established a paper hearing to explore the justness and reasonableness of ISO-NE’s new-entrant rules for its Forward Capacity Market.
Energy Harbor Settles with Solar Co. for $66M
Energy Harbor will pay almost $66 million to cancel a solar purchase power agreement signed by its predecessor, FirstEnergy Solutions.
Developers Seek 1-Mile Spacing for Vineyard Wind
Stakeholders urged BOEM to approve the 800-MW Vineyard Wind offshore wind project along with the 1-nautical-mile turbine spacing advocated by developers.
FERC Seeks 90-Day Delay on Tolling Ruling
FERC has asked the D.C. Circuit to give it 90 days to respond to the court’s June 30 order barring the commission’s use of tolling orders.
Tx Incentive NOPR Leaves Many with Sticker Shock
FERC’s proposed new approach to awarding transmission incentives drew some support but also generated much sticker shock among stakeholders.
UPDATED: D.C. Circuit Rejects FERC on Tolling Orders
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that FERC can no longer use tolling orders to delay judicial review of its rulings under the Natural Gas Act.

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