Cases set for hearing before the Commission vary in size, scope, and complexity. Consequently, the Commission offers three distinct procedural tracks that are designed to accommodate the differing needs or circumstances of various cases.
Holding the Helm Firmly Through Stormy Seas: FERC Chairman Willie Phillips Speaks to the EBA
An Interview with FERC Chairman Willie Phillips
2024 Mid-Year Energy Forum In the Books!
A look back at the 2024 Mid-Year Energy Forum, EBA Award winners, FELJ Administrative Law Judges Reception, and more!
2024 EBA Mid-Year Energy Forum Photo Gallery
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Efficient Development of Clean Energy Infrastructure: Converting Retired Fossil Fuel Plants to Battery Storage
One critical way that the build-out of renewable energy, vital for combating climate change, faces obstacles is in the lack of necessary infrastructure to accommodate it. The electric grid, to which all energy-generating facilities must connect to transmit power, is a critical part of this infrastructure. Battery storage helps with this buildout because it can store, and release later, wind and solar energy when their production is lower from lack of wind or sunshine.
Senator Jim Inhofe Dies at 89
Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) died on July 9, 2024. Senator Inhofe served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1994. During his long legislative career, he was vocal on a range of issues related to the U.S. Armed Forces, infrastructure, energy and the environment.
The Office of Public Participation at FERC: From Launch to Implementation
For several decades, the American public has had substantial interest and engagement in urgent and transformative energy matters impacting their communities, including during the oil crises of the 1970s and the California energy crisis in the early 2000s. Arguably, however, over the course of this last decade, the public’s interest and demand for involvement in energy policy development has reached an all-time high resulting from the confluence of various social, environmental and economic factors.
Why We Should Not Be Quick to Move Away from Single Clearing Price Auctions in RTO
Before explaining my conclusion, it is helpful to review how single-clearing price auctions work and why they are beneficial.
Toward the Horizon: Solving Tomorrow’s Energy Challenges – The Energy Bar Association 2024 Annual Meeting
Thank you to all attendees and EBA members for making the sold-out 2024 Annual Meeting & Conference a wonderful success! We enjoyed seeing connections being made, industry knowledge being shared, and appreciated the opportunity to recognize the hard work of EBA members, committees, and leadership.
2024 EBA Annual Meeting & Conference Photo Gallery
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