NARUC reports on collaboration for interregional transmission

WATCH: Power Insights with Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Monalisa C. Dimalanta, as she shares insights on the challenges faced by the ERC in fulfilling their mandate, the crucial amendments needed for the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001 (which includes the much needed reorganization of the ERC), and the significant changes she’s implemented since taking office at this vital institution that regulates the power industry. #WESMGovernance #WESM #PEMC #ERC #powerinsights

#ClientAlert 📢 With its preliminary ruling of 28 November, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has set clear limits to Germany's special approach of exempting self-consumption facilities (Kundenanlagen) from grid regulation. Self-consumption facilities not only comprise facilities generating energy for self-consumption, but also facilities for supplying energy to adjacent customers without using the public grid. The ECJ's reasoning is likely to have general consequences for decentralized supply concepts (at least for the supply of third parties other than the operator of the generating installation), e.g., in commercial and industrial parks. There is a significant risk that such concepts could be subject to grid regulation in the future. This would not only result in significantly higher regulatory efforts for the operator of the local grid, but also higher costs for the customers due to the grid fees and other ancillary electricity costs that would then have to be incurred. Read more on this Client Alert, which is authored by Dr. Claire Dietz-Polte LL.M., Janet Kerstin Butler and Nico Ruepp: https://lnkd.in/eisbT_d7 #BakerMcKenzie #ECJ #EuropeanCourtOfJustice #EnergyLaw #GridRegulation #SelfConsumption #DecentralizedEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyCosts #RegulatoryCompliance

Check out this insightful article by Foley & Lardner LLP associate Evan Glass and partner James De Vellis on the accelerating need for IP protection in the clean energy sector. #Energy #CleanEnergy #IP

📜 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞. On April 10, 2024, the Government Decision no. 318/04.04.2024 for approving the general framework for the implementation and operation of the Contract for difference support mechanism for low carbon technologies (“GD no. 318/2024”), which includes as annexe a template Contract for difference, has been published in the Official Gazette. The article by our colleagues Nicolae Ursu and Laurentiu Lungu detailed the main findings from the Government Decision. Find the link below in the first comment.👇 #bpvGS #energy

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has concluded its Microgrids Proceeding. Our lawyers discuss the outcome, which limits off-grid distributed energy resources that could support data centers and industrial decarbonization. https://bit.ly/4gWnykf Authors: Buck Endemann, John Morris, and Caitlin Stern #Microgrids #EnergyLaw #EnviromentalLaw #SB1339

🔜Only one week left to the #EEF_EnergyDebate with Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson ! EEF Members come and join us to exchange on #EUenergypolicy. The debate will shed light on the #achievements and #challenges of the last parliamentary term and will consider what are the needs for the #future. It will be a great way to start the new legislature with an open and transparent #dialogue among all stakeholders. Do not forget to register! [⬇️More information in the link below in the comments⬇️] #EEF_EnergyDebate #EUenergypolicy #newparliamentaryterm #pastachievements #futureoutlook

WATT Coalition: Grid Enhancing Technologies Bill Headed to California Governor's Desk https://lnkd.in/d68_RVPc Infinigrid AS In an era of increasing demand for renewable energy and climate-driven challenges, grid resilience has never been more critical. Promaps Real-Time, developed by Infinigrid, offers a game-changing solution for utilities and grid operators looking to strengthen their infrastructure. 🔋 Increase grid capacity by +25% at the system level Promaps' advanced algorithms and real-time analytics optimize grid performance, allowing for greater capacity and ensuring continuous, reliable power—even under the most demanding conditions. Recent legislative advancements like California's new GETS bill underscore the urgency for such innovations to bolster our grid's strength. Check out the full update here. With Promaps, utilities can future-proof their systems and enhance resilience while accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy grid. #GridResilience #EnergyInnovation #SustainableEnergy #CapacityIncrease #UtilitySolutions #Promaps

This year’s Power Market Outlook, sponsored by SSE plc, dives deep into the UK Government's ambitious plans for a clean power system by 2030. With just five years to achieve unprecedented levels of low-carbon energy development, action is critical- and LCP Delta is at the forefront of identifying what needs to happen next. Using our market-leading modelling capability, we've developed a unique Clean Power Scenario to inform policymakers and industry leaders on the challenges and solutions for decarbonising the UK’s power sector. Key insights from our analysis include: 🔋 Scale-up of low-carbon technologies: Annual build rates must leap from 3GW in 2023 to 11.3GW per year. 💷 Increased CfD budgets: Offshore wind CfD budgets need a 65% boost, with more support for solar and onshore wind. ⚡ Transmission network upgrades: Current timelines for transmission upgrades will hinder Clean Power 2030. 🏛️ Policy and market reforms: Accelerated decisions on critical programmes, like REMA, are essential to reduce investor uncertainty. Time is short, but the solutions are clear. Visit our website or subscriber portal to access the full report and learn more about the pathway to Clean Power 2030. https://bit.ly/4iJTCJE

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order No. 904, eliminating most compensation for reactive power service provided within the standard power factor range, will become effective Jan. 27. Meanwhile, entities are challenging #FERC’s orders to eliminate compensation for reactive services, including Order No. 904, at FERC and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. While those legal challenges play out, transmission providers must submit compliance filings by March 28 to implement the final rule. https://lnkd.in/gkdZ5Abq #energylaw #energyindustry McGuireWoods LLP authors: Lisa Valdes, Katlyn A. Farrell, David Martin Connelly, Julia English

Earlier this month, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) passed what might be considered the most significant regulatory milestone concerning interstate power lines in nearly three decades. According to James Hewett — Senior Manager of the US Policy and Advocacy team at Breakthrough Energy — order 1920 requires #transmission providers to: -Engage in proactive, forward-looking regional planning on a five-year basis. -Evaluate a minimum set of transmission benefits during cost allocation processes, including economic and reliability benefits; and to -Consider the use of advanced transmission technologies. The Conservative Energy Network is helping us further unpack the FERC ruling this Thursday at 1:00PM Central with an excellent lineup of speakers, including: Neil Chatterjee, Andy Tobin, Greg Brophy, Chris Villarreal and Tyler Duvelius. You can register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dZ99XWEF.