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I noted in July that emerging energy storage technologies have received increasing attention from policymakers as an essential element for improving the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid.

On December 27, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) published a notice of inquiry in the Federal Register seeking comment on potential revisions to its policy...

In a late November meeting, in response to a request for a disclaimer of jurisdiction by a registered investment adviser, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) clarified and confirmed its jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act over the purchase, acquisition or holding of more than $10 million of stock in any public utility or public utility holding company by certain financial investment advisory companies.

On October 15, 2018, FERC issued two orders involving rate of return on equity ("ROE"): the first was an order directing parties in two proceedings involving the base ROE ...

On June 17, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) in which it proposes to amend the transmission planning and cost allocation requirements for public utility transmission providers established in Order No. 890.

On October 13th, Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation that would significantly enhance the support provided by Massachusetts for the development of offshore wind energy generation.

PJM's Board of Managers has directed the filing of proposals for a Reliability Backstop Procurement and Interim Resource Adequacy Service with FERC, following an intensive stakeholder process to address resource adequacy threats in the region. The proposals include a Large Load Registry, procurement mechanisms beginning in September 2026, and new requirements for large customers without sufficient capacity as of June 1, 2027.

Santee Cooper's recent announcement that it is seeking private-sector proposals to complete South Carolina's long-stalled V.C. Summer Nuclear Station highlights the innovative solutions needed to meet the unprecedented power demands of data centers.

"No showing of the respondent’s intent or mindset is necessary to show a violation of [18 CFR § 35.41(b)] has occurred," explained a divided (4-1) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last week in an order suspending for six-months the authority of J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy (JPM) to sell power at market-based rates (MBR).

The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has published its long-awaited draft of the proposed new General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (General Permit).

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to halt all data center permits until comprehensive audits assess the projects' impacts on electric infrastructure, residential ratepayers, and water resources. The directive requires data centers to fully fund necessary electric infrastructure and comply with enhanced reporting requirements, while the governor signals potential legislative action to codify new protections and phase out certain tax incentives.

The North Carolina Department of Revenue has announced the repeal of a significant sales and use tax exemption for electricity purchased by Certified Datacenters, effective August 2026. This change will require datacenter operators to pay combined general sales and use tax rates on electricity purchases and comply with new quarterly reporting requirements, while other datacenter-related exemptions remain intact.

As part of the Biden Administration's efforts to align energy cybersecurity efforts across the country, the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") has funded the release of a set of energy...

Many organizations, including delivery companies, public transit, municipal services, and utilities, are moving to electrify their vehicle fleets to meet greenhouse gas emission targets...

Until the California Public Utilities Commission decides to address the issue of whether to allow the use of unbundled Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for purposes of RPS compliance, the only market for unbundled RECs in California is the voluntary REC market.

On February 15, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities ("DPU") issued a much-anticipated order in docket D.P.U. 21-100 that finally promulgates regulations (220 CMR 18.00)...

Although the final CPP places less emphasis on demand-side EE than the original proposed rule from 2014, the final plan still anticipates meeting its ultimate carbon emission reduction goals by using a healthy dose of demand-side EE.