FERC Archives

FERC’s final ruling on transmission interconnection published in Federal Register

At the end of 2022, more than 2,000 GW of generation and storage were waiting in interconnection queues, according to FERC.

Reliability ‘catastrophe’ looms as dispatchable resources retire, FERC commissioner warns

FERC has allowed the “distortion of price signals” and permitted market incentives to be “warped, interfering with price formation and jeopardizing resource adequacy.”

Phillips named acting FERC chair after Glick’s ouster by Manchin

The White House said Phillips would chair the FERC until a permanent chairperson can be identified and confirmed by the Senate.

FERC moves to tighten electric grid rules for inverter-based resources

The FERC action recognizes that while IBRs produce power like synchronous generators, they do not react to grid disturbances in the same way.

FERC changes could help state decarbonization efforts

FERC is proposing to make significant changes to the way the transmission system is planned and costs are allocated for new transmission projects.

FERC seeks comments on the role of Independent Transmission Monitors

FERC is concerned about increasing transmission costs and wants an oversight authority to address future consumer advocates’ concerns.

MISO surprises with FERC Order 2222 implementation date

MISO’s long implementation date for Order 2222 is another reason FERC should schedule a technical conference sooner than later….

Renewable energy advocates are angry at planned ISO NE move on MOPR

ISO New England outlined the “transition” proposal that will be submitted to FERC in the coming weeks. If allowed proceed, the MOPR would remain in effect for n…

FERC should grant Voltus petition for a technical conference on Order 2222

Independent System Operator (ISO) compliance plans for FERC Order 2222 are on their last stretch, with PJM and ISO-NE filing coming up here in February and MISO…

Quick fix: Why FERC should approve the SOO Green transmission project

SOO Green is a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) merchant transmission project that aims to bring Midwest renewable resources to PJM…

Willie Phillips confirmed as new FERC Commissioner

Last evening, the United States Senate unanimously confirmed D.C. Public Service Commission Chairman Willie Phillips as a new member of the Federal Energy Regul…

In comments to FERC, renewable energy giants detail interconnection, transmission, and grid upgrade cost-sharing woes

Ørsted, EDF Renewables, and NextEra Energy submitted comments for FERC’s ANOPR on transmission planning, grid upgrades, and interconnection….

FERC’s deadlock means SEEM is here to stay—Why are renewables worried?

The 15 utilities behind the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) hailed the proposal as providing “cost, reliability and environmental benefits.” So, why is …

FERC’s data request to NYISO on Order 2222 offers clues for MISO’s compliance filing

These FERC letters offer clues for FERC’s attention and focus on the aggregation of distributed energy resources and their role in the energy market construct. …

Report: SEEM alternatives would save $100 billion, cut more emissions

SEEM, which is under review by FERC, would produce the lowest cost savings and emission reductions of available options, according to a new report….