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FERC Approves Aggregation of Distributed Energy Resources in CAISO

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

One of the key drivers in the push for grid modernization is the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs). DERs are generally smaller power generators, and their small size has created challenges to the integration of these resources into the … Continue reading →

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FERC Approves NYISO Market Access for Behind-the-Meter Resources

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Amber Martin

On May 17, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order, 155 FERC ¶ 61,166 (2016), approving a set of tariff changes proposed by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) to permit behind-the-meter generation resources to participate … Continue reading →

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FERC Seeks Input on Energy Storage Participation in Regional Markets

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Anjali Patel

It is widely believed that energy storage will be needed in order to increase the penetration of zero-carbon generation into the nation’s energy portfolio.  FERC is seeking information on changes that might be needed to support the integration of storage … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Says Maryland’s Program to Encourage Generation is Preempted

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jessica Bell

Yesterday, April 20, 2016, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Hughes v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC.*  The Court unanimously found that Maryland’s program was not permissible under the Federal Power Act (FPA).  Justice Ginsburg, writing for the Court, affirmed … Continue reading →

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Commissioner LaFleur Expresses Concern about Infrastructure Development

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Jessica Bell

On March 4, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order accepting a notice of termination of a Generator Interconnection Agreement for a wind farm.  The Generator Interconnection Agreement was to allow a 150 MW wind farm (to be … Continue reading →

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