Prompted by a petition from Bloom Energy, FERC proposed to include solid oxide fuel cells as qualifying cogeneration facilities under PURPA.

FERC has sided with the Wabash Valley Power Association in a skirmish with a cooperative member over its distributed generation rules.

FERC broke with precedent in a decision that will hamstring the ability of hybrid resource developers to optimize the output of projects.

FERC affirmed that it has exclusive jurisdiction over Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s rates and member exit charges.

The Montana PSC “arbitrarily and unlawfully” reduced solar generators’ payments and contract lengths under PURPA, the Supreme Court ruled.

FERC revised how it enforces PURPA, giving state regulatory commissions more flexibility in how they establish avoided-cost rates for qualifying facilities.

FERC OK'd Southwestern Public Service Co.’s request to terminate its obligation to enter into new power-purchase contracts with facilities over 20 MW.

NARUC's 131st Annual Meeting drew state and national utility regulators, federal and state policymakers, industry representatives and consumer advocates.

A NH law that requires the state’s utilities to purchase power from biomass and waste generators encroaches on federal jurisdiction under the FPA and PURPA.

In a setback for developers of small power projects, FERC launched a rulemaking to overhaul regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.