Tag Archives: Natural Gas

PJM (and Others) Weigh In on the Place for Subsidized Resources in its Capacity Market

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Jessica Bell

The first round of briefing in FERC’s paper hearing to consider the issue of “out-of-market” payments in PJM has concluded (Docket No. EL18-178).  On October 2, PJM filed its initial submission, which focuses on an expanded Minimum Offer Price Rule … Continue reading →

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2017 Saw Small Decrease in Energy Related CO2 Emissions

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Jessica Bell

According to recently-released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), energy-related CO2 emissions decreased 0.9% in 2017 compared to 2016 levels.  Real gross domestic product increased 2.3% over the same period. The increasing use of natural gas in fossil-fuel … Continue reading →

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FERC Considering Revisions to Pipeline Certificate Policy

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Jessica Bell

Last month, FERC issued a Notice of Inquiry seeking information as it explores revising its policy statement on the certification of new natural gas transportation facilities.  The Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities Statement of Policy that is … Continue reading →

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EIA Anticipates Growth in New Natural-Gas-Fired Generation Capacity in 2018, While New Renewable Capacity Remains Flat

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Jeff Bayne

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released information on new generation capacity expected to come online in 2018.  This report is based on data from January and February and on estimates for the remainder of the year derived from … Continue reading →

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FERC to Address Impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Jeff Bayne

This month, FERC issued a Notice of Inquiry and two Orders to Show Cause relating to the December 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  That tax overhaul, among other things, reduced the federal corporate tax rate from a maximum 35% … Continue reading →

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