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TCEQ Accepting Comments on Proposed Changes to Penalty Policy

October 12, 2020 Energy Legal Blog^®

At a September 24, 2020 Work Session, TCEQ Executive Director Toby Baker sought approval from the TCEQ Commissioners to propose changes to the TCEQ’s Penalty Policy (RG-253) that will give the agency discretion to significantly increase administrative penalties for certain...

FERC Issues Landmark Order on Distributed Energy Resources

September 22, 2020 Energy Legal Blog^®

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) issued a landmark final rule, Order No. 2222, at its September 17, 2020 open meeting that aims to remove barriers for distributed energy resources (“DER”) to participate in wholesale markets regulated by...

FERC Redefines QF Eligibility Requirements

September 8, 2020 Energy Legal Blog^®

On September 1, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) issued an order breaking with decades of precedent regarding how it will determine whether a renewable resource is eligible for certification as a qualifying small power production facility...

FERC Staff Report on High Voltage Transmission Development to Congress

August 18, 2020 Energy Legal Blog^®

On Friday, August 7, 2020, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) Staff sent a report to Congress examining the “barriers and opportunities for high voltage transmission.” FERC Staff prepared this report in accordance with the Congressional directive contained in the 2020...

Predictable unpredictability: stranded assets and the scope for disputes under PSCs

August 13, 2020 Energy Legal Blog^®

SummaryIn the current climate, many exploration and production companies are looking to reduce capital expenditure and to streamline their operations. They are also reassessing their demand and price forecasts and considering the impact on their balance sheets. In this article...

FERC Finalizes Reforms to PURPA Regulations

July 22, 2020 Energy Legal Blog^®

On July 16, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) issued Order No. 872, a final rule that the Commission explains is intended to implement its statutory mandate to update rules promulgated pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory...

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