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Electricity Grid
70 published works
S&W Environmental, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Law
The Utah Legislature Chooses “All of the Above” for a Reliable Electric Grid
By Chris Colyer
by Denise A. Dragoo During the recent General Session, the Utah Legislature enacted several major energy bills which confirm the State’s continued investment in, and support of, both conventional and…
Energy & Cleantech Counsel
Is a New Electricity Grid in Our Future? President Biden Thinks So.
By Seth Jaffe
The White House this morning released a fact sheet on “The American Jobs Plan,” also known as President Biden’s infrastructure plan. There’s a lot in here (as there should be for a…
Law & The Environment
Is a New Electricity Grid in Our Future? President Biden Thinks So.
By Seth Jaffe
The White House this morning released a fact sheet on “The American Jobs Plan,” also known as President Biden’s infrastructure plan. There’s a lot in here (as there should be…
Washington Energy Report
Upcoming FERC Workshops and Technical Conferences
By Miriam Archibong, Miles Kiger
FERC is hosting a number of workshops and technical conferences over the next several months. These include the Resource Adequacy technical conference; Listening Tour for the Office of Public Participation;…
S&W Environmental, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Law
Polar Vortex Highlights Problems with Texas Isolationist Model and Need for National Electric Grid
By Chris Colyer
by Kelly A. Daly Following a week of extremely cold temperatures which caused millions of Texans to be without power, in some cases for longer that three days, the Federal…
The Right Coast
‘A complete bungle’: Texas’ energy pride goes out with cold
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Anger over Texas power grid failing in the face of a record winter freeze mounted Tuesday as millions of residents in the energy capital of the U.S.…
Washington Energy Report
FERC Rejects NERC’s Proposal to Replace Its Audit Process and Directs NERC to Conduct Audits of Regional Entities; Proposes that NERC Submit 3-year Performance Assessments
On January 19, 2021 FERC issued an order on the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (“NERC”) compliance filings submitted pursuant to the Commission’s January 2020 order on NERC’s five-year performance…
Washington Energy Report
FERC Directs Informational Reports on Hybrid Resources from RTOs and ISOs Following Technical Conference
By Alex Taylor, Adrienne Thompson
On January 19, 2021, FERC directed Regional Transmission Organizations (“RTOs”) and Independent System Operators (“ISOs”) to submit informational reports regarding four hybrid resources issues: (1) terminology; (2) interconnection; (3) market…
Washington Energy Report
FERC and NERC Staff Reverse Course, Opt for Confidentiality on CIP Violations
On September 23, 2020, staff from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (“NERC”) and FERC (collectively, “Joint Staff”) issued a second joint white paper that reversed previous recommendations regarding publicly…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
What Do Electric and Self-Driving Cars Mean for Our Electrical Grid?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a recent report, “The development of advanced automated vehicle safety technologies including fully self-driving cars, may prove to be the greatest…