PJM Interconnection Inc.’s (PJM) new “Focused” Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) went into effect on September 29, 2021, by operation of Section 205 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), because the Federal Energy Regulatory...more
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that it will convene a two-day electronic technical conference in July to consider the ongoing, serious impacts that the emergency conditions caused by the novel...more
The IRS announced in Notice 2020-41 relief for taxpayers developing renewable energy projects to satisfy the “beginning of construction” requirement by extending the four-year “continuity safe harbor” for certain projects...more
At an April 16 “virtual” open meeting conducted via an audio-only conference call due to the COVID-19 national emergency, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) largely denied rehearing its two orders addressing...more
On April 7, Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Brandon Presley, President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) sent a letter to the Chairman of...more
Last Thursday, in a number of separate orders, notices and statements, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced new and supplemental policies to assist companies subject to FERC’s jurisdiction in meeting...more
Ohio Commission Requests Comment Delay for COVID-19 Emergency
On March 18, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C (PJM) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposed changes to its Tariff in compliance with FERC’s...more
4/1/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Electric Generation Suppliers ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
PJM ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Time Extensions ,
Utilities Sector
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) is expected to be enacted as early as March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provisions are intended to provide individuals and companies with liquidity as the world...more
Late last week, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman, Neil Chatterjee, announced in a statement and a teleconference with reporters held in lieu of FERC’s March 19 open meeting, how FERC will conduct business...more
With respect to lender performance obligations (including to fund advances) under a New York law governed credit agreement, the COVID-19 crisis raises a question as to whether lenders may invoke force majeure (or similar...more
2019 looks set to be a dynamic year in the energy markets, with the oil & gas industry potentially going back into growth mode, the accelerated expansion of renewable energy worldwide and a new chapter in the development of...more
2/5/2019
/ Biomass ,
CFIUS ,
Downstream Agreements ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
FIRRMA ,
Investment ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Midstream Contracts ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Renewable Energy
We are pleased to release the latest issue of our client newsletter, “Energy Update,” designed to inform clients and friends of the firm about important developments affecting U.S. and international energy markets.
...more
We are pleased to release the latest issue of our client newsletter, Energy Update, designed to inform clients and friends of the firm about important developments affecting U.S. and international energy markets.
...more
We are pleased to release the latest issue of our client newsletter, Energy Update, designed to inform clients and friends of the firm about important developments affecting US and international energy markets.
...more
5/19/2017
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
EU ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
FERC ,
Indonesia ,
Japan ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Supply Contracts ,
Tax Reform ,
Trump Administration
We are pleased to release the latest issue of our client newsletter, Energy Update, designed to inform clients and friends of the firm about important developments affecting US and international energy markets.
...more
2/2/2017
/ Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Executive Orders ,
Exports ,
FERC ,
Greenland ,
IAEA ,
Interconnections ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Trump Administration ,
UK Brexit ,
Uranium
Energy and infrastructure policy was as at the forefront of the presidential election discussion and has continued to be highlighted as a focus for the Trump administration. Here, we take an early look at how a Trump...more
We are pleased to release the latest issue of our client newsletter, Energy Update, designed to inform clients and friends of the firm about important developments affecting US and international energy markets.
...more
9/13/2016
/ Administrative Monetary Penalties ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hillary Clinton ,
ISOs ,
Member State ,
Mergers ,
NEPA ,
Nuclear Power ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
RTO ,
Sierra Club ,
SolarCity ,
Tesla ,
Trump Administration ,
UK Brexit
We are pleased to release the latest issue of our client newsletter, Energy Update, designed to inform clients and friends of the firm about important developments affecting US and international energy markets.
...more
On June 9, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued an order revoking authority to charge negotiated “market-based” rates (“MBR Authority”) previously granted to several subsidiaries of Berkshire Hathaway...more
With the federal budget process for FY2017 and related appropriation discussions expected to heat up over the next couple of months, the previously announced 21st Century Clean Transportation Plan (the “CTP”) continues to be...more
We are pleased to introduce our client newsletter, “Energy Update,” designed to inform clients and friends of the firm about important developments affecting US and international energy markets. Issues and topics to be...more
On December 11, 2015, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a proposed rule to implement Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”). Section 1504...more
Over the last few years, a number of key jurisdictions have adopted regulations requiring companies engaged in natural resource extraction activities to disclose the payments they make to governments and state-owned...more
5/28/2015
/ Australia ,
Business Taxes ,
Canada ,
Compliance ,
Dodd-Frank ,
EU ,
Mineral Exploration ,
Mining ,
Mining Reports ,
Natural Resources ,
Oil & Gas ,
Royalties ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
President Obama detailed a number of goals he intends to pursue administratively aimed at combating greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy....more
On April 24, 2013, Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), and Senate co-sponsors Jerry Moran (R-KS), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) re-introduced legislation that would modify the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) to...more