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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

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More Polar Vortex 2021 Fallout: “Austin, We Have a Problem” – Aggregate ERCOT Payment Shortfall Around $3B, But ERCOT Can Only...

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On April 23, 2021, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a Market Notice that estimated the cumulative aggregate short pay amount due to Storm Uri at $2,992,497,089.61....more

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NYPSC Approves ‘Make-Ready Program’ for EV Infrastructure

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As New York seeks a path to achieving its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals, the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) recently approved an order authorizing New York’s electric utilities to spend up to $701 million...more

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FERC Revises Methodology to Evaluate Return on Equity (Again)

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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

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Ohio House Public Utilities Committee unveils H.B. 246

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On May 28, 2020, the Ohio House Public Utilities Committee adopted a substitute bill for H.B. 246 (Vitale). Previously, the legislation was a placeholder declaring the intent to adopt reforms and modernization of the Public...more

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Vermont Legislative Update 02-28-2020 - An analysis from DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team

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Renewable bill would raise rates by up to 10 percent per year - The Senate Finance and Natural Resources and Energy committees took testimony this week on S.267, a bill to increase to 100 percent the renewable energy...more

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

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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

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

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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

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"FERC Could See Substantial Changes Under President Trump"

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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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Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Corporation Commission’s Constitutional Authority

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The Arizona Supreme Court has affirmed the broad constitutional powers of the Arizona Corporation Commission, in an opinion issued on August 8, 2016. The decision comes in Residential Utility Consumer Office v. Arizona...more

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Arizona Corporation Commission Issues New Water Policies

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Water is essential to Arizona. Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans are served by privately-owned water companies regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). There are hundreds of these companies. They range widely...more

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