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FERC Announces Workshop on Capacity Allocation for Merchant Transmission Projects Shifting Focus From Anchor Customer Model
February 15, 2012
On January 31, 2012, FERC issued a notice of workshop that will take place on February 28, 2012. Among other topics, the workshop will include a discussion of whether it would be appropriate to utilize open seasons as a way to allocate capacity on a merchant transmission line.The Commission seeks...

FERC Commissioner Issues Request for Comments
February 15, 2012
On February 3, 2012, FERC Commissioner Phillip Moeller (R) released a request seeking comments from natural gas and electricity markets on ways to become more coordinated and ensure reliability. Commissioner Moeller’s request stems from the increased use of natural gas in electricity...

President Obama Re-Nominates Commissioner John Norris to FERC
February 15, 2012
On February 6, 2012, President Obama re-nominated current FERC Commissioner John Norris (D) to serve on the Commission for a five-year term ending June 30, 2017.