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FERC Eliminates Compensation for Reactive Power Within the Standard Power Factor Range

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On October 17, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order No. 904, Compensation for Reactive Power Within the Standard Power Factor Range, 188 FERC ¶ 61,034 (2024) (Final Rule). With this Final Rule,...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Relief from NIMBYism for Renewable Energy: New York’s RAPID Act

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One of the biggest challenges to states meeting ambitious Clean Energy Standards is local opposition to large scale projects, something we’ve written about previously. The federal government and many state legislatures have...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Evolving Mix of the Energy Sources for the U.S.'s Electric Generating Capacity

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Current Generating Capacity - As of 2024, total installed electric generating capacity in the United States is approximately 1,250 gigawatts (GWs). This capacity is distributed across a diverse mix of energy sources, with...more

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FERC May 2024 Open Meeting Preview

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It’s a busy time for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the “Commission” or “FERC”). In March 2024, FERC issued Order No. 2023-A upholding its major generator interconnection reform order, Order No. 2023. FERC followed...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

U.S. Department of Energy Releases Preliminary List of Potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors

On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) released a preliminary list of potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (“NIETCs”), representing another step forward in DOE’s efforts to effectuate...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Final Rule Overhauling Interconnection Procedures

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On July 28, 2023, in its first major overhaul of its standardized interconnection rules, procedures, and agreements since issuing Order No. 2003 20 years ago, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC)...more

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Troutman Pepper Summary of FERC Order No. 2023 on Generator Interconnection Reform

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On July 28, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued Order No. 2023 (Order No. 2023 or Final Rule), which updates the procedures for interconnecting large generating facilities (20MW and above)...more

Balch & Bingham LLP

FERC Issues Landmark Generator Interconnection Reforms

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On July 28, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued Order No. 2023, its long- awaited final rule implementing sweeping reforms to generator interconnection processes. Order No. 2023 comes in the context...more

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2023 Electric-Generating Capacity: U.S. Energy Information Administration Predicts More Than 50 Percent of New Facilities Will Be...

The United Stated Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) published a February 6th report titled: More Than Half of New U.S. Electric-Generating Capacity in 2023 Will Be Solar (“Report”)...more

Stoel Rives LLP

FERC Accepts PJM’s Interconnection Queue Reform

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In a “FERC after dark” order issued late yesterday, November 29, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) largely accepted a comprehensive reform of the PJM interconnection process that applies to both generation and...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

May I Inquire? The Michael Silver pLAWdcast - Episode 2 - Melissa Seixas (Duke Energy)

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"May I Inquire? The Michael Silver pLAWdcast" is hosted by Michael Silver, attorney and partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP, a full service business law firm with offices throughout Florida. "May I Inquire?" is a series of...more

Morgan Lewis - Power & Pipes

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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Hydrogen Rising: Getting Registered: M-RETS Renewable Thermal Certificates

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In this episode, Sandi Safro of the Edison Electric Institute and guest co-host, K&L Gates partner Buck Endemann, speak with Ben Gerber, President and CEO of M-RETS, about Renewable Thermal Certificates (RTCs) and their...more

Holland & Knight LLP

FERC Considers Bold Electric Transmission and Interconnection Reforms to Aid Renewables

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANOPR), "Building for the Future Through Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation and Generator...more

Morgan Lewis - Power & Pipes

FERC Rulemaking to Reform Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation

FERC issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANOPR) in Docket No. RM21-17, seeking comment on the potential need for reform of Commission regulations necessary to improve regional transmission planning and cost...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] The Energy Market in 2021: From Crisis to Opportunity | Decoding the Future Value of Behind-the-Meter Load for...

The energy market has undergone significant change in the past 12 months, with even more on the horizon. Join us for a webinar series as we explore how these changes have shaped—and will continue to impact—the energy...more

Snell & Wilmer

The Utah Legislature Chooses “All of the Above” for a Reliable Electric Grid

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During the recent General Session, the Utah Legislature enacted several major energy bills which confirm the State’s continued investment in, and support of, both conventional and renewable energy sources. The Legislature...more

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2021 Mexican Electricity Reform: What Foreign Investors in Mexico Must Know to Protect Their Rights

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The Situation: In March 2021, the reform to the Mexican Electricity Industry Law (the "Electricity Reform") came into effect. It is a material modification of the sector rules that attracted national and foreign investment to...more

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Texas Hedging: Why Did Some Projects Emerge Unharmed While Others Are in Trouble?

The winter storm in Texas last month altered perceptions of the Texas electricity market (not to mention the heavy toll it took on the residents of Texas), including the reputation of renewable energy hedges. However, not all...more

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Wind Farms: EPC Contractor Ordered Not to Stop Power Generation

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Power projects usually contain a period of time, prior to completion and taking over, where power is being generated and can be sold into the grid or to an offtaker. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Victoria ordered...more

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The Utility Planning and Investment Cycle

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The utility planning and investment cycle begins with planning to comply with Federal reliability standards, proceeds through Integrated Resource Planning reviews at the Commission level, then results in Siting Act...more

White & Case LLP

Hydrogen's New Dawn

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As hype builds around the transformative role hydrogen could play in the clean energy transition, we examine the unique opportunities open to market players in Asia-Pacific. This is the first in a series of three articles on...more

Troutman Pepper

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

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update - August 2020 #2

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U.S. sitting on 145 GW of unused commercial solar potential, according to new Wood Mackenzie study - Bullet Greentech Media – August 10 - Wood Mackenzie is forecasting a 32 percent drop in commercial solar...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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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