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.
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Almost 190 investors, utility officials, technology company executives and others gathered for the GridWise Alliance’s two-day GridCONNEXT conference.
FERC Commissioner Neil Chatterjee promised ISO-NE that the commission will not become “hyper-politicized.”
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Newly revealed photos show Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Murray Energy CEO Robert Murray meeting in late March.
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FERC approved several changes to MISO’s competitive transmission developer selection process under FERC Order 1000.
PSEG
In a 3 to 0 vote (McIntyre and Powelson did not participate), FERC again rejected the PJM compromise on the minimum offer price rule (MOPR).
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told the House Environment Subcommittee that the agency is working on a replacement to the Clean Power Plan.
FERC
Kevin McIntyre, sworn in as FERC chairman Thursday, immediately sought to delay the panel’s vote on the DOE's proposal for coal and nuclear price supports.
Enervee.com
FERC claimed “exclusive authority” over the participation of energy efficiency in wholesale markets but preserved a carveout for Kentucky utilities.
Xcel Energy
FERC ruled that Xcel can recover its investment in a transmission project if it is abandoned for reasons beyond the company’s control.
Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer Marcus Sachs, one of seven direct reports to NERC’s CEO, resigned effective Nov. 27, the organization said.
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