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NRECA, Others, Warn FERC on Need for New NERC Standards

The American Public Power Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), amongst others, are warning the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) against directing the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to develop new standards or requirements in an effort to mitigate security risks tied to equipment and services.

FERC Urged to Reject Objections to Small Utility Opt-in Mechanism

In September, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Order No. 222, which enables distributed energy resource aggregators to participate alongside traditional resources in the regional organized wholesale markets through aggregations. The American Public Power Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association are now urging FERC to reject objections...

FERC Affirms Exclusive Jurisdiction over Tri-State Generation and Transmission Rates and Exit Charges

Last week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) affirmed its exclusive jurisdiction over Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s rates and member exit charges, and further reaffirmed that Tri-State’s addition of new members was lawful under the Federal Power Act. The decision preempts Colorado Public Utilities Commission jurisdiction on these matters.