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[co-author: Shawn Whites] On January 19, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) directed the nation’s six Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators (RTOs/ISOs) to submit reports on the integration of “hybrid” generation plus energy storage resources in their markets. 1 FERC’s order asks RTOs/ISOs to provide input into their current practices and “any ongoing efforts to develop reforms” within four issue categories: (i) terminology (i.e., what constitutes a “hybrid resource”); (ii) interconnection (processes and requirements); (iii) mar...

on Jan 21, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C., January 21, 2021 — Today, national business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) reacted to the news that President Biden appointed Richard Glick to be Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. "We are thrilled that President Biden has selected Richard Glick to be Chairman of FERC. Chairman Glick is an advanced energy champion who, in his time at the Commission, has worked tirelessly to put a focus on removing the barriers that prevent advanced energy technologies from competing on a level playing field in wholesale power mark...

INTRODUCTION The New England region Governors' recent "Vision Statement" regarding the future of their regional electricity grid is well worth a read for energy policy aficionados from all parts of the country. Indeed, it may be particularly instructive for policymakers from states that are outside of restructured, organized market regions. The Governors' statement, made through an organization called the New England States Committee on Electricity ("NESCOE"), offers a succinct primer on some of the major tensions and policy misalignments between federal and state jurisdictions' energy polici...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On November 19, 2020, FERC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) proposing to reform its regulations and pro forma OATT to improve the accuracy and transparency of transmission line ratings. According to FERC, more accurate line ratings will reduce congestion costs and result in substantial cost savings for consumers, whereas inaccurate line ratings may result in unjust and unreasonable rates. Consistent with FERC’s open-access policies, public utilities must calculate and post available transfer capability (“ATC�...