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FERC Upholds Reforms to Interconnection Process, But Will Reforms Be Implemented Fast Enough?

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On March 21, 2024, FERC issued Order No. 2023-A, in which it acted on requests for rehearing or clarification related to nearly all of its landmark reforms to the pro forma generator interconnection processes (GIP) and...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

NYISO’s Grid Reliability Need Finding: A Harbinger of Opportunity to Come in New York

On July 14, 2023, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) identified a grid reliability need in New York City of 446 megawatts (MW) beginning in the summer of 2025. If the City experiences a 98-degree heatwave that...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FERC Would Have Wide Discretion Under an Expanded Duty of Candor

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) is exploring whether to impose a new far-reaching duty of candor requirement. The proposed rule would prohibit the submission of inaccurate information to FERC...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

The NYISO Sues the FERC Over Participation of Aggregated Distributed Energy Resources in New York’s Wholesale Markets

The long saga of how small-scale, “distributed” energy resources like energy storage, solar, energy efficiency assets and even electric vehicle charging equipment can participate in the New York State wholesale energy...more

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Biden Administration Recommends Environmental Standards and Regulations for Crypto

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In a new report issued September 8, the US Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) outlines the environmental and energy impacts of cryptocurrencies and digital assets and calls for the development of federal and state...more

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FERC Renews Focus on Order No. 860 Database Compliance

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC’s”) Order No. 860 required all entities authorized by FERC to sell electric energy, capacity, and/or ancillary services at market-based rates (“MBR Sellers”) to submit baseline...more

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FERC Finalizes Hydropower Dam Safety Requirements

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently issued a final rule, Order No. 880, revising its hydropower project inspection and safety regulations. The updates revise part 12 of FERC’s regulations and conclude an...more

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FERC Proposes to Amend its PURPA Regulations to Recognize Hydrogen Production in Certain Fuel Cell Systems as Useful Thermal...

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Hydrogen as a fuel for industrial applications, transportation, distribution and power generation, and for energy storage, is gaining worldwide momentum as a key component in the pursuit of decarbonization. The Federal...more

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Divided FERC Revamps PURPA Regulations: What the Final Rule Does and Why It Matters

On July 16, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) overhauled its regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), which had been largely unchanged since 1980....more

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FERC Finalizes Reforms to PURPA Regulations

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On July 16, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) issued Order No. 872, a final rule that the Commission explains is intended to implement its statutory mandate to update rules promulgated...more

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Natural Gas Act/Construction Activities: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Rule Precluding Issuance of Authorizations to...

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a final rule on June 9th amending its regulations regarding authorizations to proceed with construction activities with respect to natural gas facilities. The...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

House Passes Fair RATES Act to Provide for Rehearing and Judicial Review of FERC Inaction on Rate Filings and to Reverse Public...

On January 23, 2017, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act (“Fair RATES Act”), which would amend Section 205 of the Federal Power Act (FPA)...more

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FERC Issues New Rules on Selling Ancillary Services to Promote Energy Storage

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To promote use and development of energy storage technologies, FERC recently revised its market-based rate regulations, OATT ancillary services requirements, and accounting and reporting requirements....more

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