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MISO Submits FERC Filing Seeking to Reform Resource Accreditation Requirements

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On March 28, 2024, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (“MISO”) submitted a filing to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) proposing revisions to its Open Access Transmission, Energy and Operating...more

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D.C. Circuit Upholds PJM Tariff Changes to Planning of Asset Management and End of Life Projects

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On November 17, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia Circuit (“D.C. Circuit”) denied petitions challenging FERC’s approval of recent changes to the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.’s (“PJM”) Open Access...more

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PJM Files Capacity Market Overhaul for Resource Adequacy and Grid Reliability

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On October 13, 2023, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”) submitted two filings with FERC proposing revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (“Tariff”) and its “Reliability Assurance Agreement” (“RAA”) designed to...more

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Colombia update – Investors face policy shifts in Colombian Energy Sector

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Investors in the Colombian energy sector are facing evolving challenges, as regulatory actions are being implemented by the Colombian government. Regulatory actions taken by the Colombian government since late 2022 in the...more

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FERC Approves SPP Proposal for Energy Storage to Be Considered Transmission-Only Assets

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On May 26, 2023, the Commission accepted Southwest Power Pool, Inc.’s (“SPP”) proposed revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (“Tariff”) to establish the “framework under which an electric storage resource may be...more

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Missouri Court Decision Endorses Tariff Variances to Support Development

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A new Missouri Missouri Western District Court of Appeals opinion demonstrates that the Missouri Public Service Commission has broad authority to lower utility costs to encourage development. Members of the development...more

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New NGL Pipeline and Renewable Generation Interconnection Settlements Highlight FERC's Expanded Enforcement Focus

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On June 24, 2022, FERC issued orders approving settlement agreements resolving two investigations. The first involves whether a renewable generation developer, sPower Development Company, violated PJM Interconnection LLC's...more

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Update: Policies at Cross-Purposes: U.S. Trade Policy Creates Cloudy Picture for Rapid Deployment of Solar Energy

The Biden administration has made the deployment of solar energy a key component of its plans to battle climate change. From utilities to investors to installers, deploying solar energy at such a broad scale presents a number...more

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ANH Colombia expide Resolución 400: Actualización Tarifas y Liquidación Derechos Económicos

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La Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos de Colombia el 20 de mayo de 2022 expidió la Resolución 400 de 2022 "Por la cual se actualizan las Tarifas y el Precio Base Po y los Formatos para la liquidación de los Derechos...more

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MA SMART Program: New Guidelines for Agricultural Solar Tariff Generation Units

On May 15, 2022, the latest revision of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)  Guideline Regarding the Definition of Agricultural Solar Tariff Generation Units (Guideline) for the Solar Massachusetts...more

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An Analysis of the Auxin Petition and Commerce Investigation and Their Impact on the Solar Industry

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On February 8, 2022, Auxin Solar Inc. filed a petition requesting that the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiate a circumvention investigation into whether imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (CSPs)...more

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Feeling the Heat: Solar Projects Face Rising Costs and Increased Uncertainty

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The beginning of 2022 has dealt most markets a difficult hand. Many industries are grappling with increased production and shipping costs, supply chain constraints, rising inflation and increased volatility — and the solar...more

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Renewable Energy Update - February 2022

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California utilities commission won’t vote on controversial rooftop solar bill ‘until further notice’ Bullet The San Diego Union-Tribune – February 3 A vote on a controversial proposal that would dramatically change the...more

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Section 201 Tariffs on Solar Cells Extended

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On February 4, 2022, the White House announced that President Biden extended for another four years the Section 201 tariffs on imported crystalline silicon solar panels. The president raised the annual tariff rate quota for...more

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[Webinar] How Solar Industry Leaders Are Addressing and Overcoming the US-China Trade War on Solar Modules and Related Inputs -...

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Find out how solar industry leaders are overcoming the US-China trade war as Pine Gate Renewables Director of Regulatory Affairs Brett White and Assistant General Counsel Jess Cheney join us for a live discussion hosted by...more

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Renewable Energy Update - August 2021

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Newsom issues emergency proclamation to free up extra sources of power - Los Angeles Times – July 31 - Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on July 30 to free up additional power and to help make sure the...more

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European Commission Launches Consultation on Draft 2022 State Aid Guidelines on Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy

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The Development - ..On 7 June 2021, the European Commission (EC) published a draft Communication on the “Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022” (CEEAG) that will replace the 2014...more

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FERC Explores Barriers To “Hybrid Resources”

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FERC is in the process of gathering information and building a public record on technical and market issues that are prompted by the growing interest in “hybrid resources.” FERC held a technical conference in the summer of...more

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MISO Interconnection Deposit Loophole Closed

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North American development-stage projects interconnecting with Midcontinent Independent System Operator (“MISO”) member utilities may no longer rely on funds deposited for network upgrades being returned if the project...more

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Solar tariffs in France: The 2021 finance law and the renegotiation of power purchase agreements

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Article 225 of finance law for 2021 dated 29 December 2020 (the "2021 Finance Law") provides for the renegotiation of the feed-in tariffs of approximately 800 photovoltaic power purchase agreements ("PPAs") concluded between...more

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Renewable Energy Update - November 2020 #2

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The U.S. installed 4.5 GW of utility-scale solar in 2019 - Bullet PV Magazine – November 10 - More than 4.5 gigawatts of utility-scale solar came online in the United States in 2019, bringing cumulative capacity to...more

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FERC Upholds Orders on Transmission Owner Funding for Network Upgrades in MISO

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On September 17, 2020, FERC addressed the American Wind Energy Association’s (“AWEA”) request for rehearing of a December 2019 order finding that Generator Interconnection Agreements (“GIAs”), Facilities Construction...more

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Renewable Energy Update - September 2020 #3

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Wildfire smoke decreases California solar energy output - KQED – September 11 - Thick layers of ash and smoke in California have made it harder for solar panels to absorb sunlight, decreasing their energy output by as...more

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Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for June 2020

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Below are brief summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's June 18, 2020 meeting, pursuant to the agenda as issued on June 11, 2020. Due to COVID-19 and measures undertaken by government...more

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Renewable Energy Update - June 2020

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As utility solar costs drop 82%, U.S. renewable leaders target majority generation share by 2030 - Bullet Utility Dive – June 3 - The cost for utility-scale solar PV power has declined 82 percent since 2010, and the costs...more

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