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.
Generators and transmission operators voiced frustration to FERC about delays and a lack of clarity in interconnection processes.
Utilities tried to convince FERC at a technical conference that the release of natural gas capacity to generators would alleviate supply constraints.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman demanded that FERC investigate Constitution Pipeline for alleged tree cutting in defiance of a commission order.
SPP asked FERC to resolve a “Catch-22” situation facing the RTO regarding the handling of settlement revenue stemming from a dispute with MISO.
More than 120 people attended the Independent Power Producers of New York’s annual spring conference at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center.
Analysts are predicting lower clearing prices for the PJM 2019/20 capacity auction.
FERC found “no significant impact” in its environmental assessment of the Atlantic Bridge natural gas pipeline expansion project.
A PJM analysis concludes that the RTO’s capacity markets are efficiently managing the entry and exit of capacity resources.
SPP’s Seams Steering Committee considered whether it might find some relief in a recent FERC order related to the MISO-PJM seam.
The Eastern Massachusetts Consumer-Owned Systems has asked FERC to reduce the return on equity earned by New England TOs.
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