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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Notice of Action Taken

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) held its November 18, 2021 Commission Meeting, where it took action on various items. These actions include approval and denial of applications for various energy projects, including transmission lines, pipelines, and power plants. The decisions are part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to regulate the energy industry and ensure the safe and efficient transmission of energy across the United States.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC approved the reactive power capability compensation program, which aims to improve the stability of the grid (RM22-2-000).
  • The Commission approved the Public Service Company of Colorado's application to construct a new power plant (ER21-2838-001).
  • FERC denied Constellation Mystic Power, LLC's application to construct a new power plant due to concerns over its impact on the environment (ER18-1639-010).
  • The Commission approved Southern California Edison Company's application to construct a new transmission line (ER20-1720-001).
  • FERC denied Ameren Illinois Company's application to construct a new power plant due to concerns over its impact on local communities (ER17-1609-003).
  • The Commission approved Hecate Energy Greene County 3 LLC's application to construct a new solar farm (EL21-49-001).
  • FERC denied Pacific Gas and Electric Company's application to construct a new transmission line due to concerns over its safety (EL21-73-000).
  • The Commission approved Duke Energy Progress, LLC's application to construct a new power plant (ER21-1065-002).
  • FERC denied Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s application to construct a new transmission line due to concerns over its environmental impact (IN21-9-000).

Statistics:

  • The FERC acted on 17 items during the November 18, 2021 Commission Meeting.
  • Of these items, 5 were approvals and 12 were denials.
  • The Commission approved 2 transmission line projects, 1 power plant, and 1 solar farm.
  • The FERC denied 4 power plant applications, 4 transmission line applications, and 4 other energy-related applications.

Sources:

  • United States of America Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "Notice of Action Taken," November 18, 2021.
  • Document Accession #: 20211118-3054 Filed Date: 11/18/2021.

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