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.
News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight FERC, the EPA, the NRC and the DOE.
PJM officials said they are optimistic that demand response will continue its role in capacity and energy markets although only 30% of current DR will be immediately eligible under the RTO’s proposed response to the EPSA decision.
News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the EPA, FERC, the NRC and the Energy Department.
Although the grid demonstrated its resiliency during January’s polar vortex, more needs to be done to prepare generators for future cold spells, NERC said in a report released today.
News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the Energy Department, the EPA and the NRC.
FERC and New York regulators will hold a joint technical conference Nov. 5 to discuss the state’s capacity market and its plan to revamp the utility business model.
FERC approved actions on four standards and policies proposed by NERC and NAESB.
An appellate court rejected requests by FERC, PJM and other parties for an en banc review of a ruling that overturned Order 745, voiding FERC’s jurisdiction over demand response compensation.
FERC rejected for a second time PPL Electric Utilities’ request to be relieved from its obligation to purchase the output of an 18-MW qualifying facility (QF) in Pennsylvania.
Natural gas industry representatives reacted coolly to the idea of a centralized gas trading platform, suggesting the industry could improve its service to electric generators through smaller, incremental changes.
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