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.
Former chairs gave a primer on the last 36 years of federal energy policy Thursday as FERC celebrated its 1000th open meeting.
Impatient over the pace of progress, FERC said it will monitor meetings focused on eliminating barriers to the coordination of energy across the PJM-MISO seam.
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In its complaint against PJM and MISO, the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) proposed six changes.
Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from the Energy Information Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Supreme Court and the DC Circuit Court.
Our summary of the issues scheduled for votes at the PJM MRC on 12/19/13. Each item is listed by agenda number, description and projected time of discussion, followed by a summary of the issue and links to prior coverage.
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The volume and magnitude of changes PJM is attempting to impose on demand response raise the question of whether the high-flying sector is still a growth business or one in retreat.
Maryland and Delaware joined six other Eastern states in asking EPA to impose tighter controls on nine “upwind” PJM states they say are sending pollution over their borders.
The cost of complying with upcoming ghg rules will depend on the role of energy efficiency and the choice of “blended” or fuel-specific emission standards, speakers told a high-profile forum in Washington.
PJM asked FERC to approve changes to the capacity auction - and the way that demand response clears within it - after those changes were rejected by stakeholders.
Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from the Agriculture Department, the Obama Administration, and other national news.
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