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.
Rep. Greg Walden told the NARUC winter meeting that the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hew close to traditional party positions.
Experts told regulators at NARUC's winter meeting that regulatory inconsistencies have hindered the implementation of PURPA, especially in non-RTO markets.
Former FERC Chairman Norman Bay says he told the Trump transition team he would likely leave the commission if he was replaced as chairman.
A federal judge rejected a request by fishing groups and local municipalities to halt a federal lease of waters off Long Island for an offshore wind site.
Energy storage is providing benefits to the grid, and rules need to be implemented to ensure it finds its proper place, a panel of experts told NARUC.
Electric vehicles and distributed energy resources are increasing the need for utilities to experiment and conduct market research.
A NARUC winter meeting panel discussed the prospects of restarting the canceled Yucca Mountain project and a broader solution to nuclear waste.
At NARUC's winter meeting, acting FERC Chair LaFleur said the commission will schedule a conference on how markets can accommodate state initiatives.
A group of advocates told the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals that it should overturn PJM’s Capacity Performance construct.
Independent power producers filed a federal suit challenging Illinois’ zero-emission credits for Exelon’s Quad Cities and Clinton nuclear plants.
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