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FERC Proposes Notice Requirement For Public Utility Mergers and Acquisitions Under New Monetary Threshold
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DOE Fast Tracks Small Scale LNG Exports and Provides Assurance on Export Orders
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently acted in two separate orders to clear the path for small volume exports of LNG and allay concerns about the durability of its export authorizations. In July, 2018, DOE adopted a rule to streamline its standards and process for approving small-scale LNG exports.
FERC Calls For More Comments On Distributed Resource Aggregation
Taking another step toward a comprehensive policy on the participation of electric storage resources and other distributed electric resources (DERs) in wholesale markets run by independent grid operators, FERC has requested additional comments on its proposal regarding aggregating DERs and their potential effects on the bulk power system. FERC’s request follows up on a technical conference.
FERC's Notice of Inquiry Targets Gas Pipeline
Under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), FERC certificates the construction and operation of pipelines to transport natural gas in interstate commerce if they are “required by the present or future public convenience and necessity.” For almost two decades, FERC has used a 1999 policy statement’s guidelines to evaluate whether new pipelines meet that statutory standard.
Coming Up: FERC Conference on Storage Resources in PJM
In its recent landmark Order No. 841, FERC directed Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) to remove barriers to participation by electric storage resources in their wholesale electricity markets. The expectation is that each RTO/ISO will adopt rules that recognize and compensate physical and operational characteristics of storage resources, including battery storage, boosting their role in the nation’s electricity grid.
FERC Requires Generators to Provide Primary Frequency Response
FERC has approved a final rule requiring generating facilities that interconnect to the grid to provide primary frequency response.[1] Primary frequency response actions are needed to stop extraordinary deviations from the grid’s target frequency that could cause grid instability.
FERC Lowers Barriers to Electricity Storage
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), with four new Commissioners confirmed during the latter half of 2017, including a new Chairman, is taking a critical next step toward clearing away obstacles to wholesale market participation by storage resources, a key emerging technology.
FERC Gets Comments on Electric Storage Proposal
Electric storage resources such as batteries and flywheels are shaping the grid of the future. The ability of these resources to absorb and discharge electricity gives the resources operational flexibility that allows them to provide a variety of services to help keep the power grid in balance. Energy storage installations in the U.S. grew 100% in 2016. Most of the new resources were utility scale but 25% were commercial and residential systems.
NY Independent System Operator Outlines Steps For Integrating Distributed Resources
The NY Independent System Operator recently issued a plan for addressing the nuts-and-bolts issues associated with integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) into the wholesale electricity market.
FERC Addresses Electric Storage Complaint
A previous post on this blog reported a complaint by an electric storage resource owner that FERC must reform a Regional Transmission Organization’s (RTO’s) tariff with respect to the treatment of storage batteries. In response, FERC issued an Order that requires the RTO to adopt rules that allow storage resources to participate in all of its markets and that account for those resources’ physical and operational characteristics.
FERC Clarifies Cost Recovery Flexibility for Electric Storage Resources
As part of an ongoing effort to address issues raised by, and encourage the entry of, distributed energy resources, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last week issued a Policy Statement clarifying the flexibility electric storage resources have regarding rate designs to recover their costs.
Estate Plan Horror Stories: What Happens if You Do Not Have an Estate Plan in Place During Divorce
Over my 23 years of estate planning and estate administration practice, a few stories have highlighted the importance of having an estate plan in place during a divorce and following through with the transfer and documentation of assets after the divorce. Otherwise, your desires may not be achieved. Brandon received a large multi-million dollar settlement because he was in an accident.
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