The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the independent agency of the United States government that regulates the transmission and wholesale sale of electricity and natural gas in interstate commerce and regulates the transportation of oil by pipeline in interstate commerce. FERC also reviews proposals to build interstate natural gas pipelines,natural gas storage projects,and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals,in addition to licensing non-federal hydropower projects.
The Federal Power Act is a law appearing in Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the United States Code,entitled "Federal Regulation and Development of Power". Enacted as the Federal Water Power Act on June 10,1920,and amended many times since,its original purpose was to more effectively coordinate the development of hydroelectric projects in the United States. Representative John J. Esch (R-Wisconsin) was the sponsor.
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act is a United States Act passed as part of the National Energy Act. It was meant to promote energy conservation and promote greater use of domestic energy and renewable energy. The law was created in response to the 1973 energy crisis,and one year in advance of a second energy crisis.
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) is an independent regulatory agency within the U.S. state of Minnesota responsible for the oversight and regulation of public utilities,including electric,natural gas,and telecommunications services. Created by the Minnesota Legislature,the commission's primary mission is to ensure that residents of Minnesota have access to safe,adequate,and efficient utility services at fair,reasonable rates. It plays a significant role in balancing the needs of consumers,the environment,and utility companies.
Trailblazer Pipeline is a natural gas pipeline that brings natural gas from Colorado into Nebraska,where the pipeline joins the NGPL. It is owned by Tallgrass Energy Partners,LP is a private master limited partnership (MLP) headquartered in Overland Park,KS. On August 17,2012,Tallgrass entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Kinder Morgan Energy Partners,L.P. to buy Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission,Trailblazer Pipeline Company,the Casper-Douglas natural gas processing and West Frenchie Draw treating facilities in Wyoming,and KMP's 50 percent interest in the Rockies Express Pipeline. Tallgrass closed this acquisition on November 13,2012. Its FERC code is 68.
Jon B. Wellinghoff is an American attorney who served as the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) from 2009 to 2013. The FERC is a U.S. government agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity,natural gas,and oil. The FERC also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines and licenses hydropower projects.
McGuireWoods LLP is a US-based international law firm. Their largest offices are in Richmond,Virginia,Charlotte,North Carolina,and Chicago,Illinois.
Southern LNG is a re-gasification facility on Elba Island,in Chatham County,Georgia,five miles downstream from Savannah,Georgia. The initial authorization for the Elba Island facility was issued in 1972. LNG shipments ceased during the first half of 1980. On March 16,2000,the project received Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorization to re-commission and renovate the LNG facilities.
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is the national association representing the U.S. state public service commissioners who regulate essential utility services,including energy,telecommunications,and water. Founded in 1889,the Association is a resource for its members and the regulatory community,providing a venue to set and influence public policy,share best practices,and foster solutions to improve regulation.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is the public utilities commission of the state of Indiana,led by five commissioners appointed by the governor.
Joseph Timothy Kelliher is an American energy executive and former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Hydropower policy in the United States includes all the laws,rules,regulations,programs and agencies that govern the national hydroelectric industry. Federal policy concerning waterpower developed over considerable time before the advent of electricity,and at times,has changed considerably,as water uses,available scientific technologies and considerations developed to the present day;over this period the priority of different,pre-existing and competing uses for water,flowing water and its energy,as well as for the water itself and competing available sources of energy have changed. Increased population and commercial demands spurred this developmental growth and many of the changes since,and these affect the technology's use today.
The Natural Gas Act of 1938 was the first occurrence of the United States federal government regulating the natural gas industry. It was focused on regulating the rates charged by interstate natural gas transmission companies. In the years prior to the passage of the Act,concern arose about the monopolistic tendencies of the transmission companies and the fact that they were charging higher than competitive prices. The passage of the Act gave the Federal Power Commission (FPC) control over the regulation of interstate natural gas sales. Later on,the FPC was dissolved and became the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) pursuant to a different act. FERC continues to regulate the natural gas industry to this day.
The Foster Natural Gas/Oil Report,formerly known as the Foster Natural Gas Report and Foster Associates Report,is a U.S.-based weekly newsletter published by Foster Associates,Inc. It was founded in Washington,D.C.,on March 23,1956,by J. Rhoades Foster and a group of economists. Its editor-in-chief is Edgar D. Boshart.
The Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 is a Law that was introduced into the United States House of Representatives of the 113th United States Congress on January 15,2013. It passed the House on February 13,2013 by a vote of 422-0,and then passed the Senate by unanimous consent on August 1,2013. President Obama signed the Act into law on August 9,2013.
United States energy law is a function of the federal government,states,and local governments. At the federal level,it is regulated extensively through the United States Department of Energy. Every state,the federal government,and the District of Columbia collect some motor vehicle excise taxes. Specifically,these are excise taxes on gasoline,diesel fuel,and gasohol. While many western states rely a great deal on severance taxes on oil,gas,and mineral production for revenue,most states get a relatively small amount of their revenue from such sources.
The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act is a bill that would place a 12-month deadline on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or reject any proposal for a natural gas pipeline. It was first introduced into the United States House of Representatives during the 113th United States Congress,and passed the House. It was again introduced during the 114th United States CongressH.R. 161 in January 2015 by Rep. Mike Pompeo,passed the House on January 21.
The PennEast Pipeline is a proposed project by PennEast Pipeline Company,LLC,a consortium of five energy companies,to move natural gas from the Marcellus Shale region in Pennsylvania to New Jersey. The proposed 36-inch (910 mm) pipeline would run from Dallas,Luzerne County to Pennington,Mercer County,New Jersey,a distance of approximately 115 miles (185 km);as currently contemplated,the maximum allowable operating pressure would be approximately 1,480 psi. The pipeline requires the condemnation of properties in the state of New Jersey,which the state has opposed. A ruling against such condemnation was handed down in September 2019.
Richard Glick is an American political aide and government official who served as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) is a natural gas pipeline being constructed from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia. The MVP will be 304 miles (489 km) long,and there is also a proposed Southgate Extension which will run 75 miles (121 km) from Virginia into North Carolina. The completed pipeline will have a capacity of 2 million dekatherms (Dts) of natural gas per day,with a large quantity of that gas being produced from the Marcellus and Utica shale formations.
