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.
The Trade Commission ruled that solar cell imports are harming domestic manufacturers, opening the way for tariffs that critics say could slow solar growth.
With two new members, FERC commissioners spent much of the commission’s first open meeting since January introducing their teams and new staff members.
FERC approved several NERC reliability standards and proposed a rulemaking regarding emergency procedures.
FERC issued orders revising how MISO deals with its neighbors when incorporating power flows between the RTO and Manitoba Hydro.
FERC rejected the MISO proposed cost allocation plan for interregional projects outside the RTO, sending the issue back to a divided stakeholder body.
FERC approved Exelon Corp.'s request for recovery of more than $1.5 million in fuel costs for its natural gas-fired Mystic Generation Station.
FERC rejected an argument by the California PUC (CPUC) that it erred last year in allowing PG&E to include a 50-basis-point ISO participation adder.
Environmental advocates criticized FERC for ruling that New York state failed to act in a timely manner on water quality permits.
The Trump administration sided with utility witnesses on legislation to streamline approvals for managing vegetation near power lines on federal land.
Stakeholders at last week’s MIC meeting endorsed a two-phase implementation of Manual 11 revisions to facilitate intra-day generation offers.
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