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November 4, 2024

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA)

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EKPC Gets PURPA Exemption; Still on Hook for 2 QFs
FERC granted East Kentucky Power Cooperative an exemption from being required to purchase power from PURPA qualifying facilities larger than 20 MW.
Duke Seeks to add Solar Following Legislative Victory
Duke Energy executives outlined a vision for expanding its solar generation assets through recently enacted legislation in North Carolina.
NEPOOL Reliability, Tx Committee Briefs
ISO-NE presented guidance for distribution-connected generation to the NEPOOL Reliability/Transmission Committee.
Second Circuit Upholds Conn. Renewable Procurement Law
The D.C. Circuit upheld a Connecticut law that requires utilities to enter into contracts with renewable energy facilities.
‘Hot Mic’ Reveals Montana Move Against Solar QFs
A microphone picked up Montana PSC Commissioner Bob Lake speaking privately about a recent decision to reduce solar QF's standard contract length.
PURPA Critics Call for Reforms
PURPA is outdated and in need of reforms to reflect the current markets, critics said during the annual Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners.
Duke Angles for More Resource Control amid Declining Profits
Duke Energy reported first-quarter earnings that just missed analyst expectations and said it’s asking North Carolina for more freedom.
DC Circuit Upholds FERC Ruling in PURPA Dispute
The D.C. Circuit declined to overturn a FERC decision requiring Portland General Electric to purchase the full output of a wind power project under PURPA.
FERC Declares Montana QF Requirements Illegal
FERC found that the Montana PSC violated PURPA by requiring that qualifying facilities have PPAs and interconnection agreements with utilities.
Connecticut Advances Small-Scale Renewables Contracts
Connecticut has selected 25 small scale renewables projects totaling 402 MW to negotiate PPAs with the state’s two electric distribution companies.

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