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Former FERC Chairman Joins Husch Blackwell Sanders  -  04 Aug 2008
MarketWatchDuring the nearly eight years he served as FERC chairman and, before that, FERC commissioner, he was responsible for instituting regional transmission

Wave Energy Development: What are the impacts to fish and other ...  -  04 Aug 2008
Bay Area Indymedia,This excellent article by Jim Martin discloses how FERC is stalling the request by North Coast fishermen for a rehearing on wave energy development. by Jim

SCE Seeking New Transmission Line Project  -  04 Aug 2008
RedOrbit,By Slahor, Stephenie Southern California Edison SCE has filed initiating documents with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FERC about a proposed

Northeast Utilities Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript  -  04 Aug 2008
Seeking Alpha,We also benefited in the first half of the year coming order on rehearing that FERC issued in March, on the return on equity levels authorized to New

Idaho's Chester Dam project wins FERC license  -  Aug 2, 2008
The Olympian,AP • Published August 02, 2008 Federal regulators have licensed a project to add hydropower turbines to the 70-year-old Chester Dam on the Henry's Fork of

FERC approves massive pipeline project  -  Jul 28, 2008
Bizjournals.com,FERC also approved a leasing deal between Midcontinent and Enogex Inc., despite protests that the arrangement discriminated against existing shippers,

FERC staff prepare draft EIS for Holtwood upgrade  -  Aug 1, 2008
International Water Power and Dam Construction,The staff of the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) have prepared a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for licence amendment to upgrade

FERC OKs hydroelectric projects  -  Jul 25, 2008
Bizjournals.com,The FERC decision ends a 13-year licensing process by the utilities, which have been operating under annual licenses since 2006. Under the new licenses,

FERC Approves Settlement Agreement for Trans-Allegheny Interstate ...  -  Jul 23, 2008
MarketWatch...announced today that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a settlement agreement that establishes formula rates for the proposed

States can work together for Sound  -  Aug 2, 2008
Stamford Advocate,FERC, though, maintained it didn't need to change anything, despite indications to the contrary from even other federal authorities.

Constellation asks FERC to dismiss rate complaint  -  Jul 16, 2008
CNNMoney.comConstellation asked FERC to dismiss the complaint, saying federal regulators also do not have the authority to order refunds sought by the states.

FERC gives approval for $1.27B pipeline from Okla. to Ala.  -  Jul 29, 2008
SmartBrief,The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave approval Monday for construction of a $1.27 billion, 506-mile natural gas pipeline from Oklahoma to Alabama.

FERC, Allegheny Agree on Power Line Costs: OK Settlement on ...  -  Jul 26, 2008
istockAnalyst.com,26--The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a settlement agreement this week with Allegheny Energy that establishes a way for the

New Cloakware Whitepaper Addresses FERC Compliance Issues  -  Jul 25, 2008
Business Wire (press release),The free whitepaper addresses the regulatory requirements for managing datacenter passwords, as mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Williams seeks rehearing; says FERC overlooked inequitable ...  -  Jul 25, 2008
Petroleum NewsThe commission upheld a FERC administrative law judge’s May 17, 2007, ruling that the tariffs charged shippers on the trans-Alaska oil pipeline “were not

‘We’re just desperate’  -  Jul 31, 2008
Altoona Mirror,Spectra has begun work on a proposed natural gas storage field and pipeline system after being approved by the FERC last month. Shortly thereafter, however

FERC could OK LNG  -  Jul 11, 2008
The Daily Astorian,At a regular meeting Thursday, FERC staff will summarize the public record, which has grown to many thousands of pages. Board members, who are expected to

FERC renews Cowlitz PUD's hydroelectric lease  -  Jul 25, 2008
Longview Daily News,FERC’s action ends 13 years of work on preparing the relicense application by the PUD and PacifiCorp. In that time, the PUD has spent $4 million preparing

FERC accepts transmission planning compliance filings from Western ...  -  Jul 22, 2008
Electric Light & Power/ Utility Automation & Engineering T&D Magazine,Washington, DC, July 22, 2008 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) conditionally accepted compliance filings on the transmission planning

FERC Approves Settlement Agreement For TrAILCo  -  Jul 24, 2008
North American Windpower...based Allegheny Energy Inc. has announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a settlement agreement that establishes formula

US court overturns FERC approval of Cove Point LNG expansion  -  Jul 21, 2008
Oil & Gas Journal,...s petition for review despite finding that "substantial evidence supports FERC's conclusion that any threat of increased leakage is due to defects in WGL's

Allegheny Energy says FERC Approved Settlement Agreement for Trans ...  -  Jul 23, 2008
RTT News,...(RTTNews) - Allegheny Energy Inc. (AYE: News, Chart, Quote ) announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or FERC has approved a settlement

FERC will wait on LNG action  -  Jul 15, 2008
The Daily Astorian,FERC spokeswoman Tamara Young-Allen said the Commission strikes items from its agenda all the time. In the Bradwood case, the board needed more time to

Transmission Rate Incentives Requested for Maine Power Connection  -  Jul 26, 2008
FOXBusinessThe request for rate incentives was made pursuant to the Federal Power Act, Section 219 and FERC Order No. 679 which allow incentive rates to promote

FERC gives OK to start pipeline construction in four local counties  -  Jul 22, 2008
Quincy Herald Whig,REX-East initiated the FERC regulatory process in June 2006 and filed an application for approval of the REX-East portion of the project in April 2007.

FERC asserts role in Alaska natural gas pipeline  -  Jul 15, 2008
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner,The FERC will also have the ultimate say in how the pipeline is financed, how shipping tolls are set, and who pays for future pipeline expansion.

FERC delays hearing on Bradwood LNG proposal  -  Jul 18, 2008
Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com,..."Even FERC realized that it was making a mistake by moving too quickly against the strenuous objections of the National Marine Fisheries Service,

FERC releases reports  -  Jul 21, 2008
Grist Magazine,I'm particularly intrigued by the graph on page 11 that shows FERC's estimates of the construction cost for various power-generation technologies in the

Dominion Resources, Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call  -  Jul 31, 2008
Seeking Alpha,We're expecting a FERC certificate for our Hub I project any day now, and we are preparing FERC applications for our Hub II and Hub III projects and our

Alaska's best bet is with TransCanada  -  Jul 30, 2008
Anchorage Daily News (subscription),Those who favor a producer-owned pipeline want us to believe federal regulators (FERC) will take care of everything -- that they'll look out for the state's

Kulongoski's office expecting 'more of the same' as FERC decision ...  -  Jul 15, 2008
Longview Daily News,The federal agency, known as FERC, may decide Thursday whether to allow NorthernStar Natural Gas to build its LNG import terminal in Bradwood, Ore.,

FERC removes Bradwood LNG project from Thursday agenda  -  Jul 15, 2008
Longview Daily News,But a FERC spokeswoman said Tuesday the commission will hold off while it reviews letters and comments citizens, government agencies and lawmakers have

Public utilities - FERC - Interest  -  Jul 17, 2008
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly,In the orders, FERC found the 18 percent per year late payment charge that NEP had applied to the Town of Norwood's overdue contract termination payments to

Federal Court Rejects Dominion's LNG Expansion  -  Jul 20, 2008
Wall Street JournalThe Washington-based US Circuit Court of Appeals ordered FERC to "more fully address whether the expansion can go forward without causing unsafe leakage.

FERC Okays California ISO’s First Step in Clearing Backlog of ...  -  Jul 15, 2008
Business Wire (press release),This is the second lift FERC has given the California ISO as it works swiftly to help green power developers get their projects on the grid.

FERC puts LNG terminal along Columbia on next week's agenda  -  Jul 10, 2008
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com,FERC has never specified when the vote would take place, but most participants expected a decision later in the year. The agency was still collecting major

FERC representatives tour pipeline problem areas  -  Jul 10, 2008
Chester DailyLocal.com,Representatives from FERC and Williams/Transco walked with residents along the problem areas of the pipeline and listened to complaints about the amount of

California ISO Gains FERC Approval For Clearing Queue Backlog  -  Jul 16, 2008
North American Windpower...by NAW Staff on Wednesday 16 July 2008 The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an order granting the California Independent System

CARI, Utica oppose NYRI’s 13.5 percent FERC rate of return request  -  Jul 15, 2008
Mid-Hudson News,UTICA – Communities Against Regional Interconnect (CARI), a coalition of counties – including Sullivan and Orange – and citizens groups opposed to the

FERC issues final EIS for Floridian gas storage project  -  Jul 12, 2008
Oil & Gas Journal,FERC said it based its conclusion on FNGS's plans to build the project on a former industrial site which consists primarily of disturbed land and invasive

Raising the Bar  -  Jul 29, 2008
Energy Central,In March, for instance, the Houston Chapter hosted a presentation from Susan Court, the chief enforcement officer for FERC. Court brought the attendees up

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.; Notice of Filing  -  Jul 30, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),This filing is accessible online at http://www.ferc.gov, using the "eLibrary" link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in

Storage plans spark natural gas fight  -  Aug 2, 2008
The Tribune-Democrat,Now, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, which approved the project in June, is considering reopening the hearings in response to residents’

Enbridge Energy Partners, LP Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript  -  Jul 30, 2008
Seeking Alpha,That’s the date on which we adjust for facilities operated under FERC index tolling methodology. This year, the Lakehead base rate was increased about 8%

Inflation driving up cost estimate of planned Lake Powell pipeline  -  Jul 18, 2008
Salt Lake Tribune,FERC says it could produce 300 megawatts of power, equivalent to the needs of at least 225000 households. But even FERC acknowledges it will take far more

Natural gas battle rages  -  Jul 25, 2008
Altoona Mirror,After the certificate was granted for the project, concerned residents asked the FERC to reanalyze its findings. On July 16, the FERC requested further time

Energy Regulatory Lawyer William Hollaway Joins Gibson Dunn in ...  -  Jul 21, 2008
Earthtimes (press release),..."Bill is an experienced and highly regarded FERC lawyer who, with his Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from MIT, has an extraordinary technical background,"

Midwestern Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Request Under ...  -  Jul 28, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov, using the "eLibrary" link.

Residents along line route file objections to Gibson hydro plan  -  Jul 23, 2008
Choteau Acantha,Recently, FERC and the federal agencies responsible for the dam and the surrounding land, along with landowners who would be impacted by the transmission

Natural gas pipeline coming soon to a county near you  -  Jul 24, 2008
Holmes County Times Advertiser,The Florida Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) schedule for the pipeline is as follows: open season process complete: Jan. 14 – Feb. 15, 2008; filed FERC

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