On October 17, 2013, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) denied PPL Electric Utilities Corporation’s (PPL Electric) request to terminate its mandatory purchase obligation for a qualifying facility (QF) under 20 megawatts (MW). [Read more…]
Hydropower Act May Spur Small Project Development
May 1, 2014 By
President Obama signed the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 on August 9, 2013. Congress passed the law to encourage hydroelectric development by streamlining the process for developing and operating small hydro projects that are subject to regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). [Read more…]