In our final dispatch from the CERAWeek conference by S&P Global, Felipe Alice shared some insights and key takeaways from a luncheon and dialogue session featuring tech entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Bill Gates.
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Day 3 Dispatch from CERAWeek: A Trip to the Innovation Agora and Other Executive Conference Discussions
Our coverage of the CERAWeek conference by S&P Global in Houston, running from March 18 to March 22, continues with more updates. Today’s missive comes from the Innovation Agora, which is connected to the Executive Conference at CERAWeek. The Innovation Agora is described as a “vibrant and interactive marketplace of ideas on energy innovation and…
Day 2 Dispatch from CERAWeek: Challenges Facing Energy Project Developers
We’re back with another update from CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global to highlight some key takeaways from day two of the conference. Many of the sessions on this day were dedicated to infrastructure development and highlighted the opportunities and the challenges facing energy project developers.
Day 1 Dispatch from CERAWeek: Common Themes We’re Seeing in the Energy Industry
Yesterday marked the start of CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global, and for the rest of this week Morgan Lewis partners Kirstin Gibbs and Felipe Alice will be reporting back on the key themes and ideas they are uncovering as the conference unfolds.
CBP Issues Supply Chain Questionnaire to Solar Companies
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun issuing questionnaires to solar companies requesting extensive disclosures about the source of modules, panels, and other products. This marks an expansion of the scrutiny on the supply chain for the solar industry, as importers previously only had to provide such information if shipments were detained for inspection.
California Utility Shielded From Blackout Negligence Lawsuit in Ninth Circuit
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed a class action lawsuit claiming a California utility was liable for blackouts that were allegedly caused by inadequate electric system maintenance.
DC Circuit Upholds Cost-Causation Principle
The DC Circuit has affirmed FERC’s application of the “cost causation” principle to prevent a public utility (the Utility) from allocating costs for facilities to customers that did not benefit from the facilities. The Utility had asked the court to overturn FERC’s order preventing the Utility from recovering transmission costs from customers located near the…
FERC Seeks Comments on Policy That Could Tighten Regulation of Investment Companies
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice of inquiry (NOI) in December 2023 seeking comments on whether and, if so, how FERC should revise its policy on providing blanket authorizations for investment companies under Section 203(a)(2) of the Federal Power Act (FPA). This policy has permitted certain nonactive investors (such as mutual…
DOE Funding Opportunity for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fueling Station Development
As anticipated, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that focuses on advancing the fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) vehicles and other heavy transportation applications.
FERC Approves Potential Reduction of Stakeholder Input in Reliability Standard Development
FERC recently issued an order approving revisions to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Rules of Procedures to modify the rules for developing mandatory reliability standards. These changes, reflected in Section 300 and Appendix 3A to the NERC Rules, will allow NERC to curtail the use of its traditional stakeholder-driven reliability standards development process…