FERC said it would not take up Allco's complaint about Connecticut's procurement practices.
Connecticut officials told FERC that Allco Renewable Energy’s complaint is without merit because it is challenging a procurement program created by state law that is different from PURPA.
Allco Renewable Energy alleges Connecticut agencies violated PURPA by awarding a contract to a 250-MW wind farm in Maine.
FERC was the subject of intense criticism Wednesday and Thursday as members of a congressional subcommittee considered legislation to rein in the agency’s Office of Enforcement.
Editor's Note: Below is the full, unedited version of David Cruthirds' report on the Gulf Coast Power Association’s Feb. 5, 2015 special briefing "Challen...
PJM’s newest hydropower project will be barely large enough to power nine homes. But if some visionaries have their way, it will be the start of a trend that could add up to substantial new power source.
Former chairs gave a primer on the last 36 years of federal energy policy Thursday as FERC celebrated its 1000th open meeting.
FERC reiterated its 20 MW threshold regarding purchase obligations from qualifying facilities (qf) but the panel’s two Republican members said the commission should rethink its approach.
Two bipartisan bills signed by President Obama this month may open PJM to new generation from hydropower - a source many thought was fully exploited.