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'An unprecedented mess': DC Circuit rejects FERC approval of existing Spire gas pipeline
"FERC's ostrich-like approach flies in the face of the guidelines set forth in the Certificate Policy Statement" on natural gas pipelines, the court said.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 23, 2021 -
US grid needs overhaul to keep up with renewable revolution, says GE exec, Sen. Heinrich
The infrastructure package Congress is debating must include tens of billions of dollars to modernize the aging U.S. electric grid, a U.S. senator and industry experts said last week.
By Scott Van Voorhis • June 22, 2021 -
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TrendlineGrid Resiliency
Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.
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New York scrutiny: National Grid faces bribery investigation; revenues docked for Con Edison, NYSEG, RG&E
Regulators are launching an investigation into National Grid's upstate gas operations and lowering other utility revenues for failure to meet performance metrics.
By Robert Walton • June 22, 2021 -
In 10 years, the energy transformation will look simple. For now, 'it can feel like a slog,' says NextEra VP
Bringing more inverter-based resources onto a grid built around traditional synchronous generation is a challenge, said Mark Ahlstrom, vice president of renewable energy policy at NextEra Energy Resources.
By Robert Walton • June 18, 2021 -
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Tri-State asks FERC to approve 'transparent and simpler' contract termination approach for members
The commission determined that Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association's tariff is unjust and unreasonable, based on the hurdles members face in considering whether to exit the G&T provider.
By Catherine Morehouse • Updated Sept. 3, 2021 -
NERC partners with Dragos on operational security, collective defense for electric sector
Utilities will utilize Dragos' network defense system "Neighborhood Keeper" to share information and threat intelligence.
By Robert Walton • June 17, 2021 -
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ConEd 'uniquely positioned' to lead clean energy transition, CEO says, laying out broad path
Consolidated Edison will spend billions on energy efficiency and building electrification throughout New York City with programs to encourage the use of geothermal and air source heat pumps.
By Robert Walton • June 16, 2021 -
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Manchin defends coal-fired plants, expresses concern over 'aggressive' Biden climate goals
Sen. Joe Manchin, whose home state of West Virginia is in the heart of mining country, came out swinging in defense of coal-fired power plants in the U.S. at the annual EEI conference, arguing they are being singled out unfairly.
By Scott Van Voorhis • June 14, 2021 -
Glick: FERC to outline plan to tackle transmission 'certainly' by the end of summer
Planning and cost allocation are two of the larger-scale keys to building out the amount of transmission necessary to bring the power grid to 100% carbon-free power under President Biden's 2035 timeline, according to Glick.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 11, 2021 -
'An eye for an eye': The electric sector's defense will depend on federal government's might, says Southern CEO
The United States has recently faced a barrage of high profile cyberattacks, and electric utilities say they need government help to deter more.
By Robert Walton • June 11, 2021 -
National Grid encourages FERC to provide better incentives for grid-enhancing technology
Xcel Energy, on a panel, agreed with many of the hurdles a National Grid representative laid out, including operational, technological and financial barriers.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 10, 2021 -
'Private industry can't do it alone': Lessons for electric utilities from the Colonial ransomware fallout
Many security experts and the Federal Bureau of Investigation caution against paying ransomware demands. Colonial Pipeline paid about $4.4 million, got its systems back online and will get some of the money back as well.
By Robert Walton • June 9, 2021 -
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OpinionLaying the regulatory groundwork for hydrogen in the United States
Hydrogen is a fundamentally different energy commodity that merits its own regulatory structure in the United States, the authors write.
By Drake D. Hernandez and Emre Gençer • June 8, 2021 -
DC approves disputed Pepco rate increase in new approach to utility regulation
Regulators say their approval is the "first step" in adopting an alternative form of regulation for the city's electric utility, but consumer advocates called the $108.6 million rate increase "appalling and harmful."
By Robert Walton • June 8, 2021 -
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Colorado legislators direct all transmission utilities to join an organized wholesale market by 2030
The passage of Senate Bill 72 is not only an indicator of the growing interest of Western states in regional power markets, but it could also put pressure on other states to create similar policies, one analyst said.
By Emma Penrod • June 8, 2021 -
Fate of Illinois nuclear plants in balance after 3 fail to clear PJM auction and subsidy plan stalls
Three Illinois nuclear plants failed to land power contracts at the PJM capacity auction, generating additional uncertainty about their future.
By Scott Van Voorhis • June 7, 2021 -
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PJM reliability valuation proposal could boost energy storage in capacity market, group says
The proposal represents a "necessary and significant step forward," Energy Storage Association Interim CEO Jason Burwen said.
By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2021 -
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Oregon utilities prepare for 2021 fire season with improved technologies, forecasting and PSPS protocols
“We don’t believe PSPSs are a long-term solution,” one utility representative said, but it will take time to find alternatives.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 4, 2021 -
Nevada passes clean energy bill requiring state to join RTO, accelerating $2B transmission project
The bill also requires utilities to forecast a path to achieve an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by the end of the decade.
By Jason Plautz • June 2, 2021 -
LUMA takes over Puerto Rico's grid amid questions of staffing and readiness
Observers say the transition from a government-owned utility to a new public-private partnership has not been managed well and could leave island residents exposed to blackouts heading into hurricane season.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2021 -
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TSA directive adds teeth to pipeline cybersecurity oversight
Under the Transportation Security Administration's new requirements, companies will need to establish a cybersecurity coordinator and report confirmed and potential cybersecurity incidents to CISA.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 27, 2021 -
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NERC sees potential summer energy shortfalls, says energy transition 'pace' may threaten reliability
Parts of North America are at elevated or high risk of energy shortfalls during the above-normal temperature conditions many expect this summer, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. warned.
By Robert Walton • May 27, 2021 -
Tenaska files complaint with FERC against SPP, alleging $66M overcharge on wind interconnection
The developer says the additional charges highlight the need to reform transmission planning and cost allocation to provide renewable energy developers with transparency and certainty in developing new projects.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 26, 2021 -
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A 'literal tinderbox': Oregon regulators brace for 2021 wildfire season with temporary utility rules
"[E]xtreme weather conditions — especially high wind — tests even the best built and maintained electrical systems,” Oregon PUC Commissioner Letha Tawney said at a meeting last week.
By Kavya Balaraman • May 24, 2021 -
Rare FERC move sparks heated debate over commission's role assessing pipeline climate impacts
FERC voted 3-2 to approve two pipeline projects after Commissioner James Danly proposed a last-minute amendment to avoid setting a precedent on examining climate impacts — and to secure his own vote.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 21, 2021
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