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.
Judge Dennis Montali heard lengthy arguments from bondholders and insurance companies over why he should end PG&E’s exclusivity period.
MARC opened with a study in local Iowa flavor and a grab bag of industry opinions gleaned from a round of questions styled after political interrogations.
The judge overseeing PG&E’s bankruptcy questioned the utility’s attorney over an executive compensation package that includes $11 million in bonuses.
The 9th Circuit found California’s Renewable Market Adjusting Tariff program violated PURPA by capping the energy utilities must purchase from QFs.
Talen Energy agreed to pay a $1 million fine after toxic waste from its Brunner Island plant seeped into groundwater and the nearby Susquehanna River.
With the U.S. Senate bolting for a five-week recess, it’s becoming apparent FERC will be operating with only three commissioners until at least September.
Commissioners were pitted against industry stakeholders in an energy-themed “Family Feud” that capped off the 2019 NARUC Summer Policy Summit.
Regulators should preserve the multiple incentives currently offered to transmission developers, former FERC commissioners said.
FERC reduced paperwork for electricity sellers with market-based rate authority, while Commissioner Richard Glick dissented on connected entities.
FERC reaffirmed that Pacific Gas & Electric participates voluntarily in CAISO and qualifies for hefty financial incentives to remain in the ISO.
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