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Troutman Pepper Locke

FERC Enforces “Rule of Reason,” Requiring CAISO to Embed Business Practice Manual Provision in Tariff

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On April 29, 2025, FERC partially granted rehearing in the case of Cometa Energia, S.A. de C.V. (“Saavi”) against the California Independent System Operator Corporation (“CAISO”), finding a provision of CAISO’s Business...more

Morgan Lewis - Power & Pipes

FERC Revises Methodology to Evaluate Return on Equity (Again)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order 569-A on May 21, significantly revising the methodology used to analyze the base return on equity (ROE) of a public utility’s rates under the Federal Power Act....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Major Reforms to FERC Market-Based Rate Program Include New Data Collection Requirements

In a pair of rulemaking orders issued July 18, 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) revised its regulations and policies for obtaining and maintaining authority to sell wholesale energy, capacity and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FERC Abandons Tax Allowance in MLP Pipeline Rate Setting and Signals Changes Due to Tax Act Rate Drop

On Thursday, March 15, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) issued a series of orders and notices to address changing the treatment of income tax costs in rate setting for oil and natural...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"FERC Could See Substantial Changes Under President Trump"

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is a somewhat obscure and highly technical agency that was not discussed specifically during President Donald Trump’s campaign. Its regulatory footprint is, however,...more

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