Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil; reviews proposals to build LNG terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines; and licenses hydropower projects. FERC also oversees operations of regional wholesale electricity and natural gas markets and oversees the reliability of the bulk electric system.
Public Citizen asked FERC to rehear its ruling dismissing complaints over MISO’s 2015/16 capacity auction, saying it failed to justify its findings.
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.
NYPA
Electric distributors want PJM transmission owners to reveal more about how they decide when it’s time to replace infrastructure at “the end of its life.”
Columnist Steve Huntoon argues that energy storage resources should not get preferential treatment in PJM's Capacity Performance market construct.
Advanced Energy Economy members are eager for FERC to issue a final rule breaking down barriers to participation in wholesale markets for DERs.
ISO-NE’s controversial proposal to compensate resources for maintaining inventoried energy during the winter became effective because of inaction by FERC.
Exelon officials told investors that Illinois’ transition toward 100% carbon-free power can’t succeed without PJM market reforms.
PJM’s Operating Committee completed two key work activities identified in a problem statement/issue charge approved in March.
MISO is still reviewing FERC’s recent proposal that NERC develop cold weather reliability standards.
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.
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