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.
FERC is collaborating with the Transportation Department’s PHMSA to process 15 applications for LNG terminals.
FERC ordered expanded reporting of cybersecurity incidents, saying attempts not currently reported could lead to bigger, more successful attacks.
SCE&G
FERC authorized Dominion Energy’s proposed acquisition of SCANA and its South Carolina Electric & Gas subsidiary.
MISO
MISO’s proposal to allow merchant HVDC lines to connect to its system is incomplete, FERC informed the RTO in a deficiency letter.
Everett Chamber of Commerce
FERC tentatively accepted a cost-of-service agreement between Exelon and ISO-NE for Mystic 8 and 9, ordering an expedited hearing process.
Asplundh Construction
FERC rejected PJM’s proposal to exempt incumbent transmission owners from signing designated entity agreements (DEAs).
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The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee returned to the issue of natural gas infrastructure permitting following reports of increasing delays.
The D.C. Circuit rejected the claim that FERC is incented to award pipeline certificates because it collects its operating expenses from regulated parties.
Ontonagon County
FERC on Monday denied Cloverland Electric Cooperative’s request for relief from its mandatory purchase obligation under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, citing the co-op’s lack of RTO membership as a primary reason.
Rocky Mountain Institute
A study by the Rocky Mountain Institute found that the combination of renewables and storage is already cheaper than natural gas peakers in some regions.
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