The expansion of energy-intensive technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, has placed unprecedented demands on the electricity grid. These large loads often require vast sums of firm energy and seek to come online quickly, presenting challenges on capacity-constrained portions
Power & Pipes
Power & Pipes, published by Morgan Lewis, focuses on regulatory and enforcement developments in the energy sector, particularly relating to electric, natural gas, and oil pipeline industries. The blog covers Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) actions including enforcement reports, tariff waiver policies, rulemakings, and regulatory reforms. It also addresses challenges posed by emerging energy demands such as large load interconnections and the impact of new technologies on grid capacity and reliability. The content highlights shifts in regulatory frameworks, policy withdrawals, and the implications of federal executive orders on energy regulations.
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FERC Final Rules to Sunset Certain Energy Regulations
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on October 1, 2025 finalized a final rule under Docket No. RM25-14 to sunset dozens of existing regulations affecting the electric and natural gas industries. This regulatory action was taken pursuant to Executive Order…
LADWP’s $350,000 Warning: Why Accuracy Matters in Reliability Compliance
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FERC recently approved a stipulation and consent agreement between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting to resolve an investigation into potential violations of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)…
FERC Terminates Proceeding to Update 1999 Certificate Policy Statement
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On September 12, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) terminated the proceeding in which it issued an updated policy statement that explained how FERC’s approach to considering applications to construct new interstate natural gas transportation facilities under Section 7…
On the Road Again: Newly Issued NEVI Guidance Revives Opportunities for EV Charging Sector
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As 2025 approaches its last quarter, a look back at the electric vehicle (EV) market in the United States reveals an initially murky picture that is overshadowed by several recent developments boding well for EV market participants. Although the first…
DOE Urges FERC to Rescind Draft Policy Update on New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities
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On August 29, 2025, the US secretary of energy proposed a significant regulatory shift regarding the certification process for new interstate natural gas facilities. In a letter submitted to FERC, the secretary recommended terminating the ongoing policy proceeding in Docket…
Trade Enforcement Developments in US Clean Energy Supply Chains
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Recent actions by the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) signal growing trade enforcement momentum across critical segments of the clean energy supply chain. Through a combination of new investigations and preliminary determinations, the agency is expanding its scrutiny of imported…