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July 31, 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. 
Skeptics Get Last Chance to Sound off on PG&E Plan
PG&E’s CFO took to the virtual stand in bankruptcy court to face questions about the “feasibility” and “fairness” of the utility’s reorganization plan.
Trial Begins to End PG&E Bankruptcy
A three-day trial that could conclude the bankruptcy of PG&E began via videoconference, with Judge Dennis Montali presiding from his home.
UPDATED: PG&E Bankruptcy Moves Toward Conclusion
Proceedings to conclude PG&E Corp.’s Chapter 11 reorganization will likely happen via video later this month, Judge Dennis Montali said.
Rehearing Denied on PJM Political Spending
FERC denied Public Citizen’s request to rehear its original complaint alleging that PJM failed to disclose nearly $500,000 in political spending.
Energy Harbor to Pay OVEC $32.5M in Settlement
Energy Harbor has agreed to pay OVEC $32.5 million and drop its attempt to abrogate a 30-year power purchase agreement.
Chatterjee Pledges to Serve Full FERC Term
FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee pledged to serve his full term, saying his Facebook posting suggesting he was considering running for governor of Virginia was a joke.
Chatterjee Exploring Va. Gubernatorial Race
FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee, who has long been rumored to have political ambitions, has floated a trial balloon on a potential run in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial race.
NEPOOL Participants Committee Briefs: May 7, 2020
ISO-NE plans to bring staff back to its Holyoke, Mass., headquarters in phases over the summer, CEO Gordon van Welie told the NEPOOL Participants Committee.
DC Circuit Skeptical of NARUC Challenge to FERC Order 841
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals seemed unconvinced by arguments that FERC exceeded its jurisdiction by refusing to let states opt out of Order 841.
FERC Extends Deadline in Net Metering Dispute
FERC extended the deadline for comments in a high-stakes dispute that could end net metering until June 15.

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