In the latest chapter in a long-running saga dealing with certain credits for transmission upgrades in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), on September 18, 2025, FERC directed SPP to submit a compliance filing addressing certain aspects of SPP’s proposed plan
Washington Energy Report
The Washington Energy Report, published by Troutman Pepper Locke, focuses on regulatory developments and enforcement actions related to energy markets and infrastructure. It covers Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decisions on transmission tariffs, demand resource testing, pipeline price indices, and generator interconnection processes. The blog also addresses FERC rulemakings, policy proceedings, and litigation involving market manipulation and tariff compliance. Topics include regulatory certainty initiatives, enforcement proceedings, and procedural updates affecting oil pipelines, electricity markets, and natural gas infrastructure. The content is relevant for stakeholders in energy regulation, market operations, and compliance within the U.S. energy sector.
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Join host Bill Derasmo as he chats with Aric Zurek, president of Fluence Digital and SVP of Fluence. Aric shares insights from his diverse career in nuclear, gas, oil, and battery storage, and discusses Fluence’s strategic acquisitions of AMS and…
FERC Clears the Way for the California Independent System Operator’s Extended Day-Ahead Market
On August 29, 2025, FERC issued three orders accepting tariff revisions proposed by PacifiCorp and Portland General Electric (“PGE”) to enable both utility’s participation in the California Independent System Operator Corporation’s (“CAISO”) Extended Day-Ahead Market (“EDAM”) and accepting CAISO’s proposed…
FERC Reauthorizes Transco’s Northeast Pipeline Project
On August 28, 2025, FERC reauthorized Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC’s (Transco) Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE) to deliver natural gas supply to the Northeast, including the New York City area. FERC previously issued a certificate of public convenience…
NextEra Receives FERC Waiver to Facilitate Nuclear Plant Restart in Iowa
On August 25, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) granted NextEra Duane Arnold, LLC (“NEDA”) a waiver of certain sections of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.’s (“MISO”) tariff to use MISO’s generating facility replacement process for the recommissioning…
Creating Solid-State Solutions With Todd Crescenzo, Clear Creek Investments, and Jorge Diaz Schneider, ION Storage Systems
In this episode, hosts Bill Derasmo and John Leonti, chair of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Energy practice, sit down with Todd Crescenzo, managing partner at Clear Creek Investments, and Jorge Diaz Schneider, CEO of ION Storage Systems. ION, a Clear Creek…
Laura Swett and David LaCerte Nominated for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Commissioner Seats
On June 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Laura Swett to occupy the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) seat previously held by Chairman Mark Christie. Following this, on July 16, 2025, Trump nominated David LaCerte for another…
Ninth Circuit Upholds FERC’s Denial of RTO Incentive Adder for California Utilities Due to Mandatory CAISO Participation
On July 11, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (“Ninth Circuit”) issued an opinion in Pacific Gas & Electric Company v. FERC, addressing a challenge by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (“PG&E”), Southern California Edison, and…
FERC Launches FPA 206 Investigation to Assess Necessity of the WECC Soft Price Cap
By Ben Duwve & Antonia Douglas
On July 15, 2025, FERC initiated an investigation, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act (“FPA”), to assess whether the Western Electricity Coordinating Council’s (“WECC”) soft price cap on spot market energy sales should be eliminated. FERC preliminarily…
D.C. Circuit Upholds PJM’s $12 Million Nonperformance Penalties Against Energy Harbor for Failing to Perform When Called Upon During December 2022 Winter Storm
On July 11, 2025, the D.C. Circuit upheld PJM Interconnection L.L.C.’s (“PJM”) assessment of $12 million in penalties against Energy Harbor, LLC (“Energy Harbor”) for failing to perform when called upon by PJM during a major winter storm in December…