Topic
Interconnection Process
15 published works
Climate Solutions Legal Digest
FERC Proposes Broad Reforms to the Interconnection Process
On December 15, 2016,the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposed broad regulatory changes to enhance the interconnection processes first developed in 2003, prior to the proliferation of new generation resources…
Washington Energy Report
FERC Upholds Applicability of CAISO Interconnection Procedures for Third-Parties Directly Interconnecting to WAPA-Owned Facilities
On November 4, 2016, FERC issued an order denying a complaint filed by HORUS Central Valley Solar 1, LLC and HORUS Central Valley Solar 2, LLC (jointly, “HORUS”) against the…
Washington Energy Report
FERC Requires MISO to Apply Its M2 Milestone Payment to All Interconnection Customers, Including External Generators
By Russell Kooistra, Jasmine Hites
On October 13, 2016, FERC found that the M2 Milestone Payment in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (“MISO”) interconnection process should apply to all interconnection customers, including generators external…
Renewable + Law
The Interconnection Landscape Changes Yet Again: FERC Conditionally Accepts the California ISO’s Interconnection Queue Reform Phase 2
On January 31, 2012, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) conditionally accepted additional reforms to the California ISO’s Generator Interconnection Procedures (GIP) that significantly change the rules that apply to…
Washington Energy Report
FERC Denies Request that Developer Claims is Needed to Save 400 MW Project
On December 3, 2009, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) denied Clipper Windpower Development Company, Inc.’s (“Clipper Windpower”) emergency motion and request for temporary waiver of part…