On November 18, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (aFERCa) issued a notice of inquiry seeking comment on a broad array of issues related to FERCas policies respecting compensation to generation ownersaincluding conventional resources, renewable resources, and resources interconnected to the distribution systemafor their reactive power capabilities (aNOIa).1A An NOI is an information-gathering proceeding used by FERC to determin
Energy Stephen Hug, Rachael Novier Marsh, Catherine McCarthy, Boris Shkuta viewOn Monday, November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the aActa), commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.A The package provides funding opportunities for a variety of traditional infrastructure projects, including approximately $65 billion for energy and electric grid development.A The Actas energy provisions are diverse, and include opportunities for those investing in grid resilience and reliability, research and development for newer and emerging technologies such as battery storage and hydrogen, cybers
Boris Shkuta, Michael Brooks, Stephen Hug, Rachael Novier Marsh, Catherine McCarthy viewCalifornia is jumpstarting its planning for offshore wind.A Under newly enacted legislation, Assembly Bill No. 525 (aAB 525a), California agencies are now tasked with identifying the stateas offshore wind goals and with developing a strategic plan to address several issues that have affected offshore wind development on the Eastern seaboard, such as port infrastructure and upgrades, transmission bottlenecks, impacts to other ocean users and communities, and permitting challenges.A
Kevin Ewing, Stephen Hug, Ty Johnson, Josh Robichaud, Taylor Stuart viewIn an action that will take effect December 3, 2021, the Department of Interior has revoked the 2021 Migratory Bird Treaty Act Rule which defined the types of activities criminalized under the Act.A In the revoked rule, issued on January 7, 2021 in the last days of President Trumpas administration, Interior defined prohibited activities under the Act to exclude the incidentalai.e., unintentionalataking of migratory birds.
Environmental Strategies Ann Navaro, Daniel Pope viewOn September 9, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio ruled against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in a case styled Friends of the Mahoning River v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a challenge to a Section 404 permit issued for the construction of a hospital.
Ann Navaro, Daniel Pope viewOn August 30, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (aFERCa) issued an order advancing its efforts on the Joint Federal-State Task Force on Electric Transmission (aTask Forcea)[1] initially announced in a June 17, 2021 FERC order.
Jasmine Lee, Boris Shkuta viewOn July 15, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (aFERCa or aCommissiona) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (aANOPRa) requesting comment on a broad set of potential reforms to the Commissionas regional transmission planning, regional transmission cost allocation, and generator interconnection processes.A Coming at a time of renewed focus on the need for capital investment to modernize the grid to meet the needs of a rapidly changing resource mix, the ANOPR represents a first step by the Commission to address perceived inadequacies in existing transmission planning, g
Michael Brooks, Stephen Hug, Rachael Novier Marsh, Catherine McCarthy, Taylor Stuart viewAt the June 17, 2021 Open Meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (aFERCa or aCommissiona) issued a policy statement and an order reflecting its continued support for transmission project development and transmission investment to achieve federal and state renewable resource policy goals.
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Stephen Hug, Catherine McCarthy, Boris Shkuta, Ivan Wohner viewOn May 26, 2021, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (aFERCa) staff issued a white paper regarding the current status and use of hybrid resources a e.g., co-located generation and storage facilities a in wholesale markets, including markets operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators (aRTOsa).[1]A Following a technical conference that FERC held last year on the same topic,
Catherine McCarthy, Stephen Hug, Boris Shkuta, Ivan Wohner viewThe February 2021 hack into Oldsmar, Floridaas water treatment system is a frightening reminder that critical infrastructure systems can be vulnerable to cyberattacks and that cyberattacks can jeopardize health and safety. In this case, the hack may have spurred government action.
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These best-selling Korean beauty products can help you achieve the dewy, luminescent glow that K-beauty is known for.
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Once your kid stops laughing at aWhy didnat Han Solo enjoy his steak dinner? It was Chewie!a you know itas time to move on.
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What would the end of Roe v. Wade mean for women's health, civil rights, and American politics?
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A federal judge ruled that masks can no longer be mandated on public transportation. With COVID infection rates rising, renowned doctors share how passengers can manage the personal risk.
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Follow these expert tips to surf the Web without being tracked.
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It's more important than ever to honor the many incredible contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to U.S. history. Read on to learn the rich history of AAPI Heritage Monthaand how you can celebrate it in meaningful ways!
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Time to flesh out the difference between these common phrases. Or should we say "flush out"?
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Cucumbers have been called vegetables forever, but are they actually fruits?
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Taking pets along for the ride just got easier. Make cat and dog outings more fun for everyone with a safe, stylish, and comfy pet stroller.
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Photo editing doesn't have to be intimidating, and it can even be fun once you know how to edit photos on an iPhone like the pros.
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iPhone users might have noticed that some of their text messages are green, while others are blue. Here's the lowdown on the difference.
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Fancy a quick laugh? These limericks will make you smileaand feel a little smarter too.
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