The Highway Authorization Act signed into law by President Obama last Friday, December 4, includes an important set of reforms for streamlining the federal permitting process.
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Energy, Infrastructure Permitting Improvement Legislation Signed By The President
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By Enerknol Research
On November 19, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a proposed rule to eliminate a decade-old exemption for wind plants from reactive power obligations imposed on other generators. Reactive power is essential to control system voltage to ensure efficient and reliable operations of an alternating current transmission system. The proposal would establish reactive… Keep reading →
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing On FERC Oversight
By Todd Griset | PretiFlaherty
Members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission testify today before the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, as that committee considers its oversight of the FERC.
FERC, Congress Take Aim At Cybersecurity Risks In The Electric Utility Sector
By Norma Krayem, F. Alvin Taylor Jr. | Holland & Knight LLP
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to address cybersecurity concerns involving the electric grid.
Renewable Energy Update – November 2015
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Recent figures reveal that utility-scale renewable energy projects accounted for more than 60 percent of new energy capacity installed in the U.S. throughout the first three quarters of 2015.
Supreme Court hears “demand-response” arguments on FERC rule.
Energy News Roundup: IEA Coal Report Criticized, New Nuclear Plant Approved & VW Internal Investigation
By Conor O'Sullivan
A coal industry report due to be published by the IEA on the benefits of new coal-burning technology has been heavily criticised by experts. [The Guardian] The U.S. approved a request to begin electricity generation at a nuclear reactor, the first time in almost 20 years that federal regulators have given a new nuclear power plant… Keep reading →
FERC Meeting Agenda Summary – October 2015
By Daniel Hagan, Jane Rueger | White & Case LLP
Below are brief summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s October 15, 2015 meeting.
FERC Commissioner Philip Moeller Announces Plans To Depart Agency Later This Month
By Ruta Kalvaitis Skucas, Maeve Tibbetts | Pierce Atwood LLP
Commissioner Philip Moeller of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) this afternoon announced his intention to leave FERC at the end of October 2015.
ISO-NE Extends Winter Reliability Program Until Pay-For-Performance Program Takes Effect
By Enerknol Research
On September 11, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a winter reliability program (WRP) for the New England Independent System Operator (ISO-NE) region for winters 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018, until new market-based performance incentives take effect. From the two competing proposals submitted by ISO-NE and New England Power Pool (NEPOOL), the FERC selected… Keep reading →
