Topic
Grid Reliability
111 published works
Washington Energy Report
Recording of Troutman Sanders Webinar Discussion of the Utility MACT Rule & Electric Reliability Obligations Now Available
On January 19th, Troutman Sanders hosted a webinar presented by partners Peter Glaser and Daniel Larcamp on the Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (“MACT”) Rule, the Cross State Air Pollution…
Washington Energy Report
Troutman Sanders to Hold Webinar on Utility MACT Rule, CSAPR Stay and Electric Reliability Obligations
On January 19, 2012 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm, Troutman Sanders will host a webinar presentation on the Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (“MACT”) Rule, the Cross State Air Pollution Rule…
Smart Grid Legal News
NERC Report Highlights Concerns About Long-term Electric Reliability
By Linda Evers
Over the next ten years, the electric industry will face a number of significant emerging reliability issues. The confluence of these uses will drive a transformational change for the industry,…
Smart Grid Legal News
PJM’s CEO Terry Boston discusses Cyber Security and Reliability
By Linda Evers
Although PJM headquarters is just minutes from Steven & Lee's Valley Forge office, it took a recent trip to Washington, DC, for me to catch up with its President and CEO, Terry…
Renewable Energy Insights
FERC Technical Conference Addresses Reliability Issues and EPA Regulations
On November 29 and 30, 2011, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) held a Commissioner-led Technical Conference on electric reliability issues. Of note, the Commission devoted an…
Washington Energy Report
DOE Releases Report on EPA Regulations and Resource Adequacy
On December 1, 2011, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) and EPA presented a united front in announcing the release of a DOE report, Resource Adequacy Implications of Forthcoming EPA Air…
Smart Grid Legal News
PJM Hosts Grid 20/20
By Linda Evers
November 29th and 30th, 2011, are high-powered days for those in the electric industry. Tuesday, FERC began its two-day technical conference on reliability and not too far away at the Grand…
Smart Grid Legal News
FERC Sets Agenda for Reliability Conference
By Linda Evers
How does one governmental agency impact another? This question will be center stage as FERC examines the impact recent EPA regulations have on the reliability of the bulk power system…
Washington Energy Report
Following House Hearing, Murkowski Requests More From FERC
On September 19, 2011, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) wrote a letter to Federal Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) Chairman Jon Wellinghoff requesting that he clarify the Commission’s plans to…
Renewable Energy Insights
House Panel Holds Hearing on Reliability Impact of EPA Regulations
On September 14, 2011, the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power held a hearing to explore the impact of current and pending EPA…