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Pending Cases - Listed Alphabetically
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American Electric Power Service Corp., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 03-1223, et al. (D.C. Cir., filed Aug. 1, 2003).
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Conditional acceptance of proposals by the various Alliance
Companies to join either the Midwest ISO or PJM. Alliance
Cos., et al., 100
FERC ¶ 61,137
(2002), order on reh'g,
103
FERC ¶ 61,274 (2003).FERC Docket No. ER03-765
Assigned to: Beth Pacella
Status: briefing schedule vacated pending settlement agreement
American Electric Power Service Corp., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 04-1017, et al. (D.C. Cir., filed Jan. 14, 2004 and later)
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Rates for regional “through and out” service between
Midwest ISO and PJM. Midwest Independent Transmission System
Operator, et al., 104
FERC ¶ 61,105
(2003), order on reh'g,
105
FERC ¶ 61,212 (2003).FERC Docket Nos. EL02-111, et al.
Assigned to: Beth Pacella
Status: consolidated with Nos. 03-1223, et al.; briefing schedule vacated
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Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, No. 10-1189, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 7/16/2010)
- Rate design to address the problem of rate pancaking across the Midwest ISO-PJM seam; development and implementation of Seams Elimination Cost Adjustment (SECA). Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., and PJM Interconnection, LLC, et al., 131 FERC ¶ 61,174
(2010) (order on rehearing), and numerous earlier orders.FERC Docket No. ER05-6, et al.
Assigned to: Jennifer Amerkhail
Status: consolidated with D.C. Cir. No. 03-1223, et al.; briefing schedule vacated
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, No. 11-1425, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 10/31/2011 and later)
- Rate design to address the problem of rate pancaking across the Midwest ISO-PJM seam; development and implementation of Seams Elimination Cost Adjustment (SECA). Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., and PJM Interconnection, LLC, et al., 131 FERC ¶ 61,173
(2010), reh’g denied, 136 FERC ¶ 61,244 (2011).FERC Docket No. ER05-6, et al.
Assigned to: Beth Pacella
Status: motions; consolidated with D.C. Cir. No. 03-1223, et al.; briefing schedule vacated
Bear Creek Storage Co. L.L.C. v. FERC No. 12-1141 (D.C. Cir. filed 3/19/2012)
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Initiation of investigation and hearing, as to whether Bear Creek is substantially over-recovering its cost of service and whether its rates are no longer just and reasonable. Bear Creek Storage Co. L.L.C., 137 FERC ¶ 61,134
(2011), reh’g denied, 138 FERC ¶ 61,019 (2012).FERC Docket No. RP12-121
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: in abeyance
Big Bog Energy, LP, et al. v. FERC, No. 11-1345 (D.C. Cir. filed 9/23/2011)
- Determinations not to allow Dispatchable Intermittent Resources to revert back to Intermittent Resource status, and involving real-time revenue sufficiency guarantee charges imposed by the Midwest ISO. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., 134 FERC ¶ 61,141
(2011), reh’g denied, 136 FERC ¶ 61,100 (2011).
FERC Docket No. ER11-1991
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: consolidated with D.C. Cir. 06-1423, et al. 12/13/2011; in abeyance
Big Bog Energy, LP, et al. v. FERC No. 12-1131 (D.C. Cir. filed 3/5/2012)
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Dismissal of notice of non-compliance, and denial of rehearing request, concerning Midwest ISO’s imposition of Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee charges on virtual demand bids. Ameren Services Co., et al. v. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, 138 FERC ¶ 61,039
(2012). FERC Docket No. EL07-86, et al.
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: in abeyance; consolidated with other RSG appeals
Black Oak Energy LLC and SESCO Enterprises LLC v. FERC No. 12-1286 (D.C. Cir. filed 7/9/2012)
- Complaint concerning PJM implementation of marginal line loss methodology with respect to virtual traders; payment and timing of refunds. Black Oak Energy, L.L.C., et al. v. PJM Interconnection, 136 FERC ¶ 61,040
(2011), reh’g denied, 139 FERC ¶ 61,111 (2012).FERC Docket No. EL08-14
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: motions; stay/mandamus denied 7/6/2012; consolidated with No. 08-1386; briefing
Black Oak Energy, L.L.C., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 08-1386, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 12/12/2008)
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Complaint concerning allocation of transmission line losses to financial arbitrage transactions via a marginal methodology. Black Oak Energy, L.L.C., et al. v. PJM Interconnection, 122 FERC ¶ 61,208
(2008), order on reh'g, 125 FERC ¶ 61,042
(2008).
FERC Docket No. EL08-14
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: briefing
BNP Paribas Energy Trading GP (f/k/a Fortis Energy Mrktg. & Trading GP) v. FERC No. 12-1242 (D.C. Cir. filed 6/1/2012)
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Allocation of Transco’s cost of purchasing base gas in storage, needed to pressurize the reservoir to support top gas entitlements, between historic and new shippers. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., Opinion No. 507, 130 FERC ¶ 61,043
(2010), order on reh'g, Opinion No. 507-A, 139 FERC ¶ 61,002, (2012).FERC Docket No. RP06-569, et al.
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: briefing
Brandywine Conservancy, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 10-1028, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 2/12/2010 and later)
- Authorizations to site, construct, and operate a liquefied natural gas terminal in Baltimore County, MD, and to construct and operate a 88-mile-long pipeline to transport LNG from LNG terminal to Eagle, PA. AES Sparrows Point LNG, LLC, and Mid-Atlantic Express, LLC,126 FERC ¶ 61,019
(2009), order on reh’g, clar. and stay, 129 FERC ¶ 61,245 (2009), Errata Notice . FERC Docket No. CP07-62 through -65
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: in abeyance
Brian Hunter v. FERC, No. 11-1477 (D.C. Cir. filed 12/12/2011)
- Order affirming ALJ’s initial decision after hearing, and ordering payment of $30 million civil penalty, for Brian Hunter’s trading of natural gas futures contracts having a direct effect on the price of natural gas, in violation of FERC’s anti-market manipulation regulations under 18 C.F.R. § 1c.1, implementing section 4A of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. § 717c-1. Brian Hunter, 135 FERC ¶ 61,054
(2011), reh’g denied, 137 FERC ¶ 61,146 (2011). FERC Docket No. IN07-26
Assigned to: Lona Perry, Robert Kennedy
Status: briefing
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California Electricity Oversight Board, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 05-72328, et al. (9th Cir. filed 4/22/2005 and later)
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Approval of contested settlement between Avista and Trial Staff, resolving investigation of Avista’s trading activities. Avista Corp., et al., 107 FERC ¶ 61,055
(2004), reh’g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,089 (2005). FERC Docket No. EL02-115
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: motions
California Independent System Operator Corp. v. FERC, No. 12-1027 (D.C. Cir. filed 1/13/2012)
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Tariff revisions proposed by California ISO relating to interconnection requirements applicable to large asynchronous generators (primarily wind and solar photovoltaic resources). California Indep. Sys. Op. Corp., 132 FERC ¶ 61,196
(2010), order on reh’g and compl., 137 FERC ¶ 61,143 (2011).FERC Docket No. ER10-1706
Assigned to: Carol Banta
Status: in abeyance
Calpine Corp., et al. v. FERC, No. 11-1122 (D.C. Cir. filed 4/29/2011)
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Order on remand from Southern California Edison Co. v. FERC, 603 F.3d 996 (D.C. Cir. 2010), on calculation of transmission service charges for station power, which need not use the same method as that used to calculate retail energy charges. Duke Energy Moss Landing v. California ISO Corp; California ISO Corp., 132 FERC ¶ 61,183
(2010), reh'g denied, 134 FERC ¶ 61,151
(2011).FERC Docket No. EL04-130, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Kennedy
Status: oral argument 9/19/2012
City of Anaheim, Cal., et al. v. FERC, No. 11-1442 (D.C. Cir. filed 11/14/2011)
- Order characterizing South of Lugo Transmission Path as a zonal, rather than local, constraint, spreading costs to all utilities in the SP-15 zone, not just to Southern California Edison, but also to municipals. California Indep. System Operator Corp.; Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. California ISO, 121 FERC ¶ 61,193
(2007), reh’g denied, 136 FERC ¶ 61,197 (2011).FERC Docket No. ER04-835, et al.
Assigned to: Karin Larson
Status: briefing
City of Palo Alto, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 04-1036, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed Jan 29, 2004 and later)
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Termination of Enron’s authority to trade electricity
and natural gas at negotiated, market-based rates; denial of
requests to participate as party-intervenors in an investigative/enforcement
proceeding. Enron Power Marketing, Inc. and Enron Energy
Services, Inc., et al., 102
FERC ¶ 61,316
(2003) and 103
FERC ¶ 61,343 (2003), reh’g denied,
106
FERC ¶ 61,024 (2004); Fact-Finding Investigation
of Potential Market Manipulation of Electric and Natural Gas
Prices, et al., 105
FERC ¶ 61,063 (2003), reh’g denied, 105
FERC ¶ 61,281 (2003).FERC Docket Nos. EL03-77, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance pending resolution of 9th Cir. Nos. 03-72874, et al.
Coalition for Responsible Growth, et al. v. FERC, No. 12-566 (2d Cir. filed 2/14/2012)
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Commission authorization to construct and operate the MARC 1 Hub Line Project, a 39-mile long natural gas pipeline in northeastern Pennsylvania; consideration of cumulative impacts of Marcellus Shale development. Central New York Oil & Gas Co., 137 FERC ¶ 61,121
(2011), order on reh’g, 138 FERC ¶ 61,104 (2012). FERC Docket No. CP10-480
Assigned to: Karin Larson
Status: petition denied 6/12/2012
Continental Airlines, Inc., et al. v. FERC and United States of America, No. 11-1479, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 12/27/2011 and later)
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Opinion, after hearing and ALJ initial decision, addressing reasonableness of increased rates for shipment on SFPP’s West Line; various cost of service rate issues. SFPP, L.P., Opinion 511, 134 FERC ¶ 61,121
(2011), order on reh’g and compl., Opinion 511-A, 137 FERC ¶ 61,220
(2011).FERC Docket No. IS08-390
Assigned to: Karin Larson
Status: in abeyance
Council of the City of New Orleans, et al. v. FERC, No. 11-1043, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 2/14/2011)
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Withdrawal of Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi from Entergy System Agreement; consideration of exit notice, exit compensation, and cost allocation issues. Entergy Services, Inc., 129 FERC ¶ 61,143
(2009), reh’g denied, 134 FERC ¶ 61,075
(2011).FERC Docket No. ER09-636
Assigned to: Carol Banta
Status: petitions denied 8/14/2012
County of Suffolk, New York, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 08-5087, et al. (2nd Cir. filed 10/17/2008 and later)
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Certification of Broadwater liquefied natural gas terminal in Long Island Sound and related pipeline facilities. Broadwater Energy LLC & Broadwater Pipeline LLC, 122 FERC ¶ 61,255
(2008), reh'g denied, 124 FERC ¶ 61,225
(2008).FERC Docket No. CP06-54 through CP06-56 et al.
Assigned to: Beth Pacella
Status: Unopposed motion to hold briefing schedule in abeyance for one year granted 10/8/2009, 9/22/2010, and 10/3/2011
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DC Energy, LLC v. FERC, No. 10-1136 (D.C. Cir. filed 6/11/2010)
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Complaint and compliance filing concerning allocation of transmission line losses to financial arbitrage transactions via a marginal methodology. Black Oak Energy, L.L.C., et al. v. PJM Interconnection, 128 FERC ¶ 61,262
(2009), reh’g denied, 131 FERC ¶ 61,024
(2010). FERC Docket No. EL08-14
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: consolidated with D.C. Cir. No. 08-1366; in abeyance
DC Energy Midwest, LLC v. FERC, No. 06-1423 (D.C. Cir. filed 12/22/2007)
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Order on proposed revisions to Midwest ISO Tariff (TEMT) to amend and clarify provisions of its real-time revenue sufficiency guarantee. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.,
115 FERC ¶ 61,108
(2006), order on reh'g,
117 FERC ¶ 61,113 (2006).
FERC Docket No. ER04-691
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: in abeyance
DC Energy Midwest, LLC, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 09-1189, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 7/1/2009 and later)
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Complaints regarding allocation of Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee charges to market participants under Midwest ISO tariff. Ameren Services Co., et al. v. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, 125 FERC ¶ 61,161
(2008), order on reh'g, 127 FERC ¶ 61,121 (2009). FERC Docket No. EL07-86, et al.
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: motions; related to D.C. Cir. No. 09-1006, et al.
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E.O.N. U.S. LLC, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 07-1138, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 5/14/2007)
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Order on proposed revisions to Midwest ISO Tariff (TEMT) to amend and clarify provisions of its real-time revenue sufficiency guarantee. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., 115 FERC ¶ 61,108
(2006), order on reh'g, 117 FERC ¶ 61,113 (2006). order on reh'g, 118 FERC ¶ 61,212 (2007).FERC Docket No. ER04-691
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: related to D.C. Cir. No. 06-1423; in abeyance
Edison Mission Energy, Inc., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 09-1006, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 1/8/2009)
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Complaints regarding allocation of Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee charges to market participants under Midwest ISO tariff. Ameren Services Co., et al. v. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, 121 FERC ¶ 61,205
(2007), order on reh'g, 125 FERC ¶ 61,162 (2008).FERC Docket No. EL07-86, et al.
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: related to D.C. Cir. Nos. 06-1423, et al., in abeyance
Electric Power Supply Ass’n, et al. v. FERC, No. 11-1486, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 12/23/2011 and later)
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Regulations requiring that demand response provider, participating in an organized wholesale energy market, be compensated at the market (locational marginal) price, when dispatch of demand response resource is cost-effective and can balance supply and demand. Demand Response Compensation in Organized Wholesale Energy Markets, Order No. 745, 76 Fed. Reg. 16,658 (2011), 134 FERC ¶ 61,187
(2011), order on reh’g & clar., 137 FERC ¶ 61,215
(2011).FERC Docket No. RM10-17
Assigned to: Holly Cafer
Status: briefing
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. & Enbridge Inc. v. FERC and United States of America No. 12-1222 (D.C. Cir. filed 5/10/2012)
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Denial of application to charge market-based rates on planned reversal of Seaway Crude Pipeline system, from Oklahoma to Gulf Coast. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Enbridge Inc., 139 FERC ¶ 61,099
(2012). FERC Docket No. OR12-4
Assigned to: Beth Pacella
Status: in abeyance
EPIC Merchant Energy, L.P., et al. v. FERC, No. 08-1395 (D.C. Cir. filed 12/23/2008)
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Order on compliance filing regarding allocation of real-time Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee costs. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., 121 FERC ¶ 61,132
(2007), order on reh'g, 125 FERC ¶ 61,156 (2008). FERC Docket No. ER04-691
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: in abeyance; consolidated with D.C. Cir. No. 06-1423
EPIC Merchant Energy, L.P., et al. v. FERC, No. 10-1217 (D.C. Cir. filed 8/2/2010)
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Complaints regarding allocation of Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee charges to market participants under Midwest ISO tariff. Ameren Services Co., et al. v. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, 124 FERC ¶ 61,173
(2008), reh'g denied, 131 FERC ¶ 61,214 (2010).FERC Docket No. EL07-86, et al.
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: in abeyance, consolidated with D.C. Cir. No. 09-1066, et al.
EPIC Merchant Energy NJ/PA, LP, et al. v. FERC, No. 11-1275 (D.C. Cir. filed 8/4/2011)
- Dismissal of complaint, similar to earlier complaint, concerning PJM’s method for determining marginal line losses and related charges. EPIC Merchant Energy NJ/PA, LP et al. v. PJM Interconnection, 131 FERC ¶ 61,130
(2010), reh’g denied, 136 FERC ¶ 61,041 (2011).
FERC Docket No. EL10-40
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: consolidated with No. 08-1386; in abeyance
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Green Island Power Authority v. FERC, No. 11-1960 (2d Cir. filed 5/13/2011)
- Order reinstating the new license for the School Street Project to the applicant following remand in Green Island Power Authority v. FERC, 577 F.3d 148 (2d Cir. 2009), finding that the relicensing settlement agreement did not materially amend the license application in a manner requiring an opportunity for the public to intervene in the relicensing proceeding and that, in any event, a proffered alternative to replace the project is not a feasible alternative requiring consideration in the proceeding. Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P., 131 FERC ¶ 61,036
(2010), reh’g denied, 134 FERC ¶ 61,205
(2011), reh’g pending. FERC Docket No. P-2539
Assigned to: Holly Cafer
Status: oral argument 9/10/2012
Green Island Power Authority v. FERC, No. 11-3792 (2nd Cir. filed 9/19/2011)
- Order reinstating the new license for the School Street Project to the applicant following remand in Green Island Power Authority v. FERC, 577 F.3d 148 (2d Cir. 2009), finding that the relicensing settlement agreement did not materially amend the license application in a manner requiring an opportunity for the public to intervene in the relicensing proceeding and that, in any event, a proffered alternative to replace the project is not a feasible alternative requiring consideration in the proceeding. Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P., order on remand, 131 FERC ¶ 61,036
(2010), reh’g denied, 134 FERC ¶ 61,205 (2011), reh’g denied, 136 FERC ¶ 61,044 (2011).
FERC Docket No. P-2539
Assigned to: Holly Cafer
Status: oral argument 9/10/2012
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Illinois Commerce Comm’n, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 11-3421, et al. (7th Cir. filed 10/27/11 and later)
- Conditional acceptance of revisions to Midwest ISO tariff, finding that Multi Value Project (MVP) transmission planning and cost allocation methodology reasonably would identify projects that provide regional benefits and allocate the costs of those projects among regional beneficiaries. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., 133 FERC ¶ 61,221
(2010), order on reh’g, 137 FERC ¶ 61,074 (2011).
FERC Docket No. ER10-1791
Assigned to: Jennifer Amerkhail
Status: briefing
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Louisiana Pub. Serv. Comm’n, et al. v. FERC No. 12-1282, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 7/5/2012)
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Rates to implement bandwidth remedy (rough production cost equalization among Entergy operating companies); various ratemaking issues. Entergy Services, Inc., Opinion No. 505, 130 FERC ¶ 61,023
(2010), order on reh’g & clar, Opinion No. 505-A, 139 FERC ¶ 61,103 (2012). FERC Docket No. ER07-956
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: motions
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Metro Hydroelectric Co., LLC v. FERC, No. 07-1514 (D.C. Cir. filed 12/17/2007)
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Termination of Integrated Licensing Process for the Metro Project in Summit County, Ohio, because Metro was unable to conduct certain pre-license application studies. Metro Hydroelectric Co.,
121 FERC ¶ 61,049
(2007), and earlier delegated letter orders.FERC Docket No. P-12484
Assigned to: Carol Banta
Status: in abeyance
Midland Cogeneration Venture Limited Partnership v. FERC No. 12-1224 (D.C. Cir. filed 5/18/2012)
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Interconnection between Consumers Energy and Midland Cogeneration and assignment of Consumers’ transmission responsibilities to Michigan Electric; disputed filing and payment obligations. Michigan Electric Transmission Co., LLC,
138 FERC ¶ 61,203
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(2012); Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator and Consumers Energy Co., 138 FERC ¶ 61,204 (2012)FERC Docket No. ER11-136, et al.
Assigned to: Carol Banta
Status: appeal dismissed in part and remainder held in abeyance 8/21/2012
MIGC LLC v. FERC No. 12-1132 (D.C. Cir. filed 3/5/2012)
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Initiation of investigation and hearing, as to whether MIGC is substantially over-recovering its cost of service and whether its rates are no longer just and reasonable. MIGC LLC, 137 FERC ¶ 61,135
(2011), reh’g denied, 138 FERC ¶ 61,011
(2012).FERC Docket No. RP12-122
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: voluntarily dismissed 7/13/2012
Modesto Irrigation Dist., et al. v. FERC, No. 09-72775, et al. (9th Cir. filed 5/29/2009 and later)
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Order on remand from Bonneville Power Admin. v. FERC, 422 F.3d 908 (9th Cir. 2005), rescinding refund obligation of certain non-public utility entities participating in California ISO and PX markets prior to June 20, 2001, and clarifying pricing formulations in California ISO and PX tariffs. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy, et al., 121 FERC ¶ 61,067
(2007), on clar., 121 FERC ¶ 61,188 (2007), reh'g denied, 127 FERC ¶ 61,191
(2009).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: motions
Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 06-71502, et al. (9th Cir. filed 3/23/2006)
Order on cost filings concerning calculation of refunds in California Refund Proceeding. San Diego Gas & Electric Co., et al., 114 FERC ¶ 61,070
(2006),(rehearing pending), and earlier orders.FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: motions
Moussa I. Kourouma v. FERC, No. 11-1283 (D.C. Cir. filed 8/12/2011)
- Assessment of $50,000 civil penalty for submission of false information in connection with application for market-based rate authority. Moussa I. Kourouma d/b/a Quntum Energy LLC, 135 FERC ¶ 61,245
(2011).
FERC Docket No. IN11-2
Assigned to: Robert Kennedy
Status: briefing
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National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. v. FERC No. 12-1261 (D.C. Cir. filed 6/15/2012)
Approval of settlement resolving rate issues and addressing merits of certain non-rate issues for pipeline transportation and storage service, including scheduling priority and service interruptions. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., 135 FERC ¶ 61,208 (2011), order on reh’g & tariff records, 139 FERC ¶ 61,050, (2012)
FERC Docket No. RP11-1566
Assigned to: Robert Kennedy
Status: in abeyance
New England Power Generators Ass’n, et al. v. FERC, No. 12-1060, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 1/27/2012 and later)
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Various tariff revisions to redesign New England Forward Capacity Market. ISO New England, Inc., et al., 131 FERC ¶ 61,065
(2010), orders on reh’g, 132 FERC ¶ 61,122 (2010), 135 FERC ¶ 61,029 (2011), and 138 FERC ¶ 61,027 (2012).FERC Docket No. ER10-787, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Kennedy
Status: briefing
New England Power Generators Ass’n, Inc. v. FERC, No. 11-1422 (D.C. Cir. filed 10/31/2011)
- Order on remand from Me. Pub. Utils. Comm’n v. FERC, 625 F.3d 754 (D.C. Cir. 2010), concerning two Mobile-Sierra issues reserved for decision: (1) whether auction results arising from a contested settlement approved by the Commission, establishing the Forward Capacity Market in New England, are tariff rates, not contract rates; and (2) if not contract rates, whether the Commission has discretion to approve a settlement provision imposing a more stringent (public interest) application of the statutory just and reasonable standard of review. Devon Power LLC, 134 FERC ¶ 61,208
(2011), reh’g denied, 137 FERC ¶ 61,073
(2011).
FERC Docket No. ER03-563
Assigned to: Lona Perry
Status: oral argument 11/15/2012
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 11-4245, et al. (3rd Cir. filed 11/25/2011 and later)
- Acceptance of PJM’s Minimum Offer Price Rule, imposing a minimum offer screen to determine whether an offer from a new resource is competitive, and designed to ensure that all new resources are offered on a competitive basis without exercise of market power. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., et al., 135 FERC ¶ 61,022
(2011), order on compl. and reh’g,137 FERC ¶ 61,145 (2011).FERC Docket No. ER11-2875, et al.
Assigned to: Carol Banta
Status: briefing
North Carolina Utilities Commission v. FERC No. 12-1881 (4th Cir. filed 7/20/2012)
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Transmission rate incentives, awarding a return on equity adder to base ROE for 11 transmission enhancement projects. Virginia Electric and Power Co., 124 FERC ¶ 61,207
(2008), reh’g denied, 139 FERC ¶ 61,143 (2012).FERC Docket No. ER08-1207
Assigned to: Lona Perry
Status: briefing
Northern California Power Agency, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 09-71514, et al. (9th Cir. filed 5/15/2009)
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Conditional approval of contested settlement agreement, distributing funds, from earlier settlements of Gaming and Partnership Proceedings, paid into FERC-controlled accounts to various entities. Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C., et al., 125 FERC ¶ 61,345
(2008) order on reh'g, 126 FERC ¶ 61,234 (2009).FERC Docket No. EL03-152, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance; related to other 9th Cir. energy crisis approvals
Northern Laramie Range Alliance v. FERC No. 12-9567 (10th Cir. filed 7/24/2012)
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Denial of request that FERC revoke qualifying facility status of two wind facilities; whether facilities are close enough together to warrant consideration collectively for purpose of 80 MW size limit. Northern Laramie Range Alliance; Pioneer Wind Park I and II, 138 FERC ¶ 61,171
(2012), reh’g denied, 139 FERC ¶ 61,190 (2012).FERC Docket No. EL11-51, et al.
Assigned to: Karin Larson
Status: briefing
Northern Natural Gas Co. v. FERC, D.C. Cir. No. 11-1484 (D.C. Cir. filed 12/22/2011)
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Denial of application to abandon jointly-owned facilities – the Matagorda Offshore Pipeline System -- and services. Northern Natural Gas Co., 135 FERC ¶ 61,048
(2011), reh’g denied, 137 FERC ¶ 61,091
(2011).FERC Docket No. CP10-82
Assigned to: Holly Cafer
Status: voluntarily dismissed 8/1/2012
Northern Natural Gas Co. v. FERC, No. 11-1240 (D.C. Cir. filed 6/22/2011)
- Rejection of Northern Natural’s proposal to charge market-based rates for the resale of storage capacity. Northern Natural Gas Co., 133 FERC ¶ 61,210
(2010), reh’g denied, 135 FERC ¶ 61,085 (2011).
FERC Docket No. RP10-841
Assigned to: Beth Pacella
Status: oral argument 11/2/2012
NRG Power Marketing LLC, et al. v. FERC, No. 11-1201 (D.C. Cir. filed 6/1/2011)
- Approval of contested settlement and related transmission service agreements and Joint Operating Agreement Protocol; roll over of transmission service to Consolidated Edison. PJM Interconnection, LLC, et al., 132 FERC ¶ 61,221
(2010), order on reh'g, 135 FERC ¶ 61,018 (2011).FERC Docket No. ER08-858, et al.
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: oral argument 10/12/2012
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Otter Tail Corp., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 08-1002, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 1/4/2008)
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Order on proposed revisions to Midwest ISO Tariff (TEMT) to amend and clarify provisions of its real-time revenue sufficiency guarantee. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., 115 FERC ¶ 61,108
(2006), order on reh'g, 117 FERC ¶ 61,113 (2006), order on reh'g, 118 FERC ¶ 61,212 (2007), order on reh'g, 121 FERC ¶ 61,131
(2007). FERC Docket No. ER04-691
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: in abeyance; consolidated with D.C. Cir. No. 06-1423
Otter Tail Power Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 09-1209, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 7/24/2009 and later)
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Order on proposed revisions to Midwest ISO Tariff to amend and clarify provisions of its real-time Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee; order on compliance filing regarding allocation of real-time RSG costs. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, et al. ,115 FERC ¶ 61,108
(2006), on reh'g, 117 FERC ¶ 61,113
(2006), on reh'g, 118 FERC ¶ 61,212
(2007), on reh'g, 121 FERC ¶ 61,131
(2007); on compl., 121 FERC ¶ 61,132
(2007), on reh'g, 125 FERC ¶ 61,156
(2008), on reh'g, 127 FERC ¶ 61,241
(2009). FERC Docket No. ER04-691, et al.
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: motions; related to D.C. Cir. No. 06-1423, et al.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 06-71888, et al. (9th Cir. filed 4/6/2006 and later)
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Order denying rehearing and granting clarification on treatment of emissions costs of LADWP during 10/2/00-6/20/01 refund period. San Diego Gas & Electric Co., et al., 112 FERC ¶ 61,323
(2005), rorder on reh'g,
114 FERC ¶ 61,313 (2006).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. FERC, No. 06-71320 (9th Cir. filed 3/14/2006)
Order on submission of fuel cost allowance claims. San Diego Gas & Electric Co., et al., 114 FERC ¶ 61,223
(2006), and earlier fuel cost
allowance cases. Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: motions
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 05-71831, et al. (9th Cir. filed 4/1/2005 and later)
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Order on rehearing of refund calculation issues. San Diego Gas & Electric Co., et al., 109 FERC ¶ 61,218
(2004), order on reh’g, 110 FERC ¶ 61,336 (2005). FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 05-71761, et al. (9th Cir. filed 3/29/2005 and later)
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Order on rehearing on submission of fuel cost allowance claims. San Diego Gas & Electric Co., et al., 109 FERC ¶ 61,297
(2004), order on reh’g, 110 FERC ¶ 61,293 (2005). FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 05-71436, et al. (9th Cir. filed 3/14/2005 and later)
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Termination of investigations into anomalous bidding behavior by suppliers into Western energy markets. Investigation of Anomalous Bidding Behavior and Practices in the Western Markets, 110 FERC ¶ 61,369
(2005), dismissing rehearing of termination letters, dated May 12, 2004, sent by Director of OMOI to 30 suppliers. FERC Docket Nos. IN03-10, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 04-75609, et al. (9th Cir. filed 11/4/2004)
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Review of fuel cost allowance claims by independent auditors. San Diego Gas & Electric Co., et al., 108 FERC ¶ 61,219
(2004), order on reh’g, 109 FERC ¶ 61,074 (2004). FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: briefing stayed
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 04-74984, et al. (9th Cir. filed 9/29/2004 and later)
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Clarification of fuel cost allowance issues in calculation of
MMCP refund methodology. San Diego Gas & Electric Co., et
al., 107
FERC ¶ 61,166
(2004), reh'g denied,
108
FERC ¶ 61,311 (2004).FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: briefing stayed
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 04-72539, et al. (9th Cir. filed 5/21/2004 and later)
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Order clarifying methodology for calculating fuel cost allowances
and requiring verification by an independent auditor. San
Diego Gas & Electric Co., et al., 107
102 FERC ¶ 61,317
(2003) order on clarification,
103
FERC ¶ 61,078 (2003), order on reh’g,
107
FERC ¶ 61,166 
(May 12, 2004). FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: briefing stayed
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 04-71019, et al. (9th Cir. filed March 4, 2004)
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Order granting interlocutory appeal and clarifying scope of
discovery in partnership gaming show cause proceeding. Enron
Power Marketing, Inc., et al., 105
FERC ¶ 61,362
(2003), reh’g denied,
106
FERC ¶ 61,182 (2004).FERC Docket Nos. EL03-180, et al.
Attorney: Robert Solomon
Status: briefing stayed
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 04-72381, et al. (9th Cir. filed 5/12/2004)
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Public release of most, but not all, documents relating to investigation
of possible manipulation of energy prices in the West during
2000-2001. Fact-Finding Investigation of Potential Manipulation
of Electric and Natural Gas Prices, 107
FERC ¶ 61,108
(2004) [and earlier orders].FERC Docket Nos. PA02-2, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: appeals stayed 8/26/2004
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 05-71008, et al. (9th Cir.)
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Initiation of evidentiary show cause proceedings as to whether
power trading companies engaged in gaming and/or anomalous market
behavior, in violation of applicable tariffs, in western energy
markets in 2000-2001. American Electric Power Service Corp.,
et al., 103
FERC ¶ 61,345
(2003), and Enron Power Marketing, Inc., et al.,
103
FERC ¶ 61,346 (2003), reh’g denied,
106
FERC ¶ 61,020 (2004). FERC Docket Nos. EL03-137, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: appeals consolidated and briefing stayed 4/5/2005
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 03-72874, et al. (9th Cir., filed Aug. 7, 2003 and later).
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Approval of Settlement Agreements with Reliant and Duke; denial
of late intervention and party status to California Parties
and other movants. Fact Finding Investigation into Possible
Manipulation of Electric and Natural Gas Prices, 102
¶ FERC 61,108
(2003), interventions denied,
103
¶ FERC 61,019 (2003), reh'g dismissed,
104
¶ FERC 61,146 (2003); Reliant Energy Services,
Inc., et al., 105
FERC ¶ 61,008 (2003), reh'g dismissed,
105
FERC ¶ 61,253 (2003).FERC Docket Nos. PA02-2, EL03-59, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: briefing; oral argument 12/8/2004; Duke appeals withdrawn
People of the State of California, et al. v. FERC, No. 08-74306 (9th Cir. filed 10/14/2008)
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Order on remand from State of California ex rel. Lockyer v. FERC, 383 F.3d 1006 (9th Cir. 2004), setting for hearing violations of market-based rate quarterly reporting requirements during 2000-2001 and whether improper or untimely quarterly reporting masked an accumulation of market power, thus causing market-based rates to be unjust and unreasonable. State of California, ex rel. Bill Lockyer, Attorney General v. British Columbia Power Exchange Corp., et al.,
122 FERC ¶ 61,260
(2008), order on reh'g & clar.,
125 FERC ¶ 61,016
(2008).FERC Docket No. EL02-71
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
People of the State of California, et al. v. FERC, No. 10-71909 (9th Cir. filed 6/17/2010)
- Commission resolution of requests by parties seeking designation as non-public utilities for purposes of the California refund proceedings; determination that the Arizona Electric Power Cooperative should be designated a non-public utility. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al., 121 FERC ¶ 61,067
(2007), on reh’g, 125 FERC ¶ 61,297
(2008), on reh’g, 131 FERC ¶ 61,062
(2010).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
People of the State of California, et al. v. FERC, No. 11-71542 (9th Cir. filed 6/2/2011)
- Order on remand from Pub. Util. Comm’n of Cal. v. FERC, 462 F.3d 1027 (9th Cir. 2006), establishing an evidentiary, trial-type hearing before an ALJ on additional refund issues and clarifying scope of hearing. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al., 129 FERC ¶ 61,147
(2009), order on reh’g, 135 FERC ¶ 61,183 (2011).
FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
People of the State of California, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 12-70406 (9th Cir. filed 2/9/2012)
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Netting of energy sales and purchases, by governmental entities and other non-public utilities, for the purpose of calculating refunds; issues of netting period, offsets, allowances and adjustments. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al., 121 FERC ¶ 61,067
(2007), order on reh’g, 125 FERC ¶ 61,214 (2008), reh’g denied, 138 FERC ¶ 61,091 (2012).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
People of the State of California, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 12-70407 (9th Cir. filed 2/9/2012)
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Preparatory rerun compliance filings of the California ISO and the California Power Exchange; guidance on issue related to the finalization of refund calculations. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al., 136 FERC ¶ 61,036
(2011), reh’g denied, 138 FERC ¶ 61,092 (2012).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
People of the State of California, et al. v. FERC Nos. 12-71034 (9th Cir. filed 4/4/2012)
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Denial of California Parties’ request for refunds from energy exchanges and cash sales, as beyond the scope of the price cap on spot market sales in the WSCC during the post-refund period from June 20, 2001 through Dec. 19, 2001. Investigation of Wholesale Rates of Public Utility Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services in the Western Systems Coordinating Council., 135 FERC ¶ 61,176
(2011), reh’g denied, 138 FERC ¶ 61,251 (2012).FERC Docket No. EL01-68
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
People of the State of California, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 10-71708, et al. (9th Cir. filed 5/26/2010 and later)
- Orders addressing requests for cost offsets from refunds by sellers seeking to demonstrate that the refund methodology applied to the relevant California markets from 10/2/00 through 6/20/10 resulted in an overall revenue shortfall for their transactions in those markets during that time. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al., 127 FERC ¶ 61,269
(2009), on reh’g, 131 FERC ¶ 61,144
(2010).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
People of the State of California ex rel. Bill Lockyer, Attorney General, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 05-75487 (9th Cir. filed 9/16/2005 and later)
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Clarification of scope of proceeding as to Enron's market behavior in violation of tariffs. El Paso Electric Co., et al., 111 FERC ¶ 61,221
(2005), reh'g denied, 112 FERC ¶ 61,256
(2005).
FERC Docket Nos. EL02-113, et al.
Assigned to: Patrick Lee; Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
People of the State of California ex rel. Bill Lockyer, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 04-76229, et al. (9th Cir. filed 12/12/2004 and later)
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Order on rehearing of refund calculation issues. San
Diego Gas & Electric Co., et al., 107
FERC ¶ 61,165
(2004), order on reh’g,
109
FERC ¶ 61,218 (2004).FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
People of the State of California, ex rel. Bill Lockyer, Attorney General, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 04-75295, et al. (9th Cir. filed 10/18/04 and later)
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Denial of California Parties’ request for consolidation
of refund and investigative proceedings. San Diego Gas &
Electric Co., et al., 103 FERC ¶ 61,359
(2003), reh’g denied,
109
FERC ¶ 61,024 (2004).FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: transferred to D.C. Circuit 4/13/2005
Port of Seattle, Washington, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 06-75708, et al. (9th Cir. filed 12/18/2006 and later)
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Approval of contested settlements between Enron, FERC Staff, Valley Electric Ass'n, and City of Santa Clara, California. Enron Power Marketing, Inc., et al.,
115 FERC 61,376
(2006), reh'g denied,
117 FERC 61,257 (2006).
FERC Docket Nos. EL03-180, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: motions
Port of Seattle v. FERC, No. 06-74383 (9th Cir. filed 8/31/2006)
Approval of contested settlements between Enron, FERC Staff, Valley Electric Ass'n, and City of Santa Clara, California. Enron Power Marketing, Inc., et al., 115 FERC ¶ 61,376
(2006).FERC Docket No. EL03-180, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: motions
Port of Seattle, Washington v. FERC, No. 06-72957 (9th Cir. filed 6/7/2006)
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Approval of global settlement of disputes between Reliant, California Parties and FERC Staff. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al.,
113 FERC ¶ 61,308
(2005), reh'g denied, 115 FERC ¶ 61,271 (2006).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
Port of Seattle, Washington v. FERC, Nos. 06-75039, et al. (9th Cir. filed 10/25/2006 and later)
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Approval of contested settlement of disputes between energy suppliers and FERC Staff. Mirant Energy Marketing, L.P., et al.,111 FERC ¶ 61,488
(2005), reh'g denied,117 FERC ¶ 61,040 (2006), and related settlement approval orders.FERC Docket No. EL03-158, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
Port of Seattle, Washington v. FERC, No. 06-72649 (9th Cir. filed 5/23/2006)
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Approval of contested settlement between Enron, California
Parties and FERC Staff. San Diego Gas & Electric Co.
v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al.,
113 FERC ¶ 61,171
(2005), reh'g denied, 115
FERC ¶ 61,032 (2006).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
PPL EnergyPlus, LLC v. FERC, No. 11-1341 (D.C. Cir. filed 9/23/2011)
- Dismissal of PPL complaint regarding PJM’s modeling of outages of two months or more in its simultaneous feasibility tests for financial transmission rights and auction revenue rights; failure to model the Meadowbrook-Morrisville 500 kV construction-related transmission outage in PJM feasibility tests conducted for 2010/2011 auctions. PPL EnergyPlus, LLC v. PJM Interconnection, 134 FERC ¶ 61,263
(2011), reh’g denied, 136 FERC ¶ 61,060 (2011).
FERC Docket No. EL11-25
Assigned to: Carol Banta
Status: briefing
Public Service Commission of the State of New York, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 08-1366, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 11/21/2008 and later)
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Conditional approval of NY ISO proposals to strengthen market mitigation in New York City (in-city) installed capacity market. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 122 FERC ¶ 61,211
(2008), order on reh'g & compl., 124 FERC ¶ 61,301 (2008).FERC Docket No. EL07-39, et al.
Assigned to: Jennifer Amerkhail
Status: in abeyance
Public Service Elec. and Gas Co., et al. v. FERC, Nos. 07-1210, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 6/18/2007 and later)
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Complaint proceeding concerning two 1970s-era contracts providing for PSE&G to receive up to 1000 MW of power from ConEd in upstate New York and to redeliver same amount of power to ConEd in New York City; protocols governing each party's responsibilities in performing contractual wheeling. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York v. Public Service Electric and Gas Co., Op. 476,
108 FERC ¶ 61,120
(2004), order on reh'g and inform. reports,
119 FERC ¶ 61,070
and
61,071
(2007), reh'g denied,
120 FERC ¶ 61,161
(2007). FERC Docket No. EL02-23
Assigned to: Lona Perry
Status: in abeyance
Public Utilities Comm'n of California v. FERC, No. 08-1261 (D.C. Cir. filed 8/8/2008)
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Declaratory order approving incentive rate treatments for certain transmission projects, consistent with Order 679. Southern California Edison Co., 121 FERC ¶ 61,168
121 FERC ¶ 61,168
(2007), reh'g denied,
123 FERC ¶ 61,293
(2008).FERC Docket No. EL07-62
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: in abeyance
Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, et al. v. FERC, Nos. 01-71051, et al. (9th Cir., filed June 29, 2001 and later)
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Numerous petitioners challenge various aspects of the Commission's
market mitigation and monitoring plan for the California and
Western wholesale electricity markets. San Diego Gas &
Elec. Co., et al., 93
FERC ¶ 61,294 [TIF] (2000); 95
FERC ¶ 61,115
(2001); 95
FERC ¶ 61,418 [TIF] (2001); 96
FERC ¶ 61,120 [TIF] (2001); 97
FERC ¶ 61,275 (2001); 99
FERC ¶ 61,160 (2002).FERC Docket Nos. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Dennis Lane, Robert Solomon, Beth Pacella
Status: Case management conferences 9/21/2004 and 11/9/2004; briefing on Phase One “scope” issues; oral argument 4/12-13/2005
Public Utility District of Snohomish County, Wash. v. FERC, No. 11-71366 (9th Cir. filed 5/12/2011)
- Direction to Electric Reliability Organization to revise the definition of the term “bulk electric system” through the ERO’s Reliability Standards Development Process to address the Commission’s policy and technical concerns and ensure that the definition encompasses all facilities necessary for operating an interconnected electric transmission network. Revision to Electric Reliability Organization Definition of Bulk Electric System, Order No. 743, 133 FERC ¶ 61,150
(2010), order on reh’g, 134 FERC ¶ 61,210
(2011).FERC Docket No. RM09-18
Assigned to: Lona Perry
Status: in abeyance; unopposed motion to transfer to D.C. Circuit granted 8/16/2011
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Rockies Express Pipeline LLC v. FERC No. 12-1230 (D.C. Cir. filed 5/25/2012)
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Order rejecting one proposed fuel tracker filing and suspending and setting for hearing another proposed fuel tracker; annual filings for 2011 and 2012 and compliance issues. Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 134 FERC ¶ 61,248
(2011), order on reh'g & compl., 138 FERC ¶ 61,241, (2012).FERC Docket No. RP11-1844, et al. Assigned to: Jennifer Amerkhail Status: in abeyance
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Sacramento Municipal Utility District v. FERC, Nos. 09-1279 and 09-1280 (D.C. Cir. filed 11/12/2009)
- Approval of settlements of disputes among California Parties, Puget Sound Energy, and AES Placerita. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al., 128 FERC ¶ 61,002
(2009), reh'g denied, 128 FERC ¶ 61,241
(2009); 128 FERC ¶ 61,004
(2009), reh'g denied, 128 FERC ¶ 61,243
(2009).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: motions
Sacramento Utility Municipal District v. FERC, Nos. 10-71251, et al. (9th Cir. filed 4/19/2010 and later)
- Approval of settlements of California energy crisis disputes among California Parties and various energy suppliers. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al.,,
129 FERC ¶ 61,256
, 129 FERC ¶ 61,257, 129 FERC ¶ 61,258 , 129 FERC ¶ 61,259
(2009), reh’g denied,
130 FERC ¶ 61,197 ,
130 FERC ¶ 61,198 , 130 FERC ¶ 61,199
(2010).FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
Assigned to: Robert Solomon
Status: in abeyance
In re: Sealed Case No. 12-1268, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 6/22/2012)
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Access to prior deposition testimony during ongoing non-public investigation of possible manipulation of regional energy markets. In re Make-Whole Payments and Related Bidding Practices,
FERC Docket No. IN11-8-000 (May 14, 2012).
Assigned to: Robert Kennedy
Status: oral argument 11/6/2012
South Carolina Public Service Authority, et al. v. FERC No. 12-1232, et al. (D.C. Cir. filed 5/25/2012 and later)
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Amendments to transmission planning and cost allocation requirements established in Order No. 890. Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation by Transmission Owning and Operating Public Utilities, Order No. 1000, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,323
(2011), order on reh’g, Order No. 1000-A, 139 FERC ¶ 61,132 (2012). (D.C. Circuit selected as venue for all appeals by Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, 6/12/12) FERC Docket No. RM10-23
Assigned to: Beth Pacella
Status: motions; D.C. Cir. selected as venue by JPML 6/12/2012
Southern California Edison Co. v. FERC, No. 11-1471 (D.C. Cir. filed 12/5/2011)
- Order approving a base return on equity of 9.54 percent for three of Southern California Edison’s transmission projects. Southern California Edison Co., 131 FERC ¶ 61,020
(2010), order on reh’g and clar., 137 FERC ¶ 61,016 (2011).FERC Docket No. ER08-375, et al.
Assigned to: Samuel Soopper
Status: briefing
Southwest Power Pool, Inc. v. FERC No. 12-1158 (D.C. Cir. filed 3/23/2012)
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Grant of Midwest ISO’s petition for a declaratory order, concerning whether the terms of a joint operating agreement between SPP and MISO, regarding the sharing of transmission capacity on a common path, apply in the event that Entergy Arkansas joins MISO. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., 136 FERC ¶ 61,010
(2011), orders on reh’g, 138 FERC ¶ 61,055 (2012). FERC Docket No. EL11-34
Assigned to: Carol Banta
Status: briefing
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TC Ravenswood, LLC v. FERC, No. 12-1008 (D.C. Cir. filed 1/6/2012)
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Updates to the demand curve rates for the installed capacity (ICAP) market administered by the New York ISO. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 134 FERC ¶ 61,058
(2011), orders on reh’g, 134 FERC ¶ 61,178
(2011), 135 FERC ¶ 61,002
,
and 137 FERC ¶ 61,218
(2011).FERC Docket No. ER11-2224
Assigned to: Jennifer Amerkhail
Status: briefing
TC Ravenswood, LLC v. FERC, No. 11-1258 (D.C. Cir. filed 7/12/2011)
- Conditional acceptance of proposal by New York ISO to implement market mitigation measures for generators located in the rest-of-state (outside New York City and Long Island) capacity region in New York. New York Indep. System Operator, Inc., 133 FERC ¶ 61,030
(2010), order on reh’g, 135 FERC ¶ 61,157 (2011).
FERC Docket No. ER10-2220
Assigned to: Jennifer Amerkhail
Status: waiting argument
TC Ravenswood, LLC v. FERC, No. 11-1305 (D.C. Cir. filed 8/25/2011)
- Acceptance in part and rejection in part of proposal by New York ISO to strengthen market power mitigation in New York City (in-city) installed capacity market. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 133 FERC ¶ 61,178
(2010), order on compl., 134 FERC ¶ 61,083
(2011), order on reh’g and clar., 136 FERC ¶ 61,077 (2011).
FERC Docket No. ER10-3043
Assigned to: Jennifer Amerkhail
Status: in abeyance
Terra-Gen Dixie Valley, LLC v. FERC, No. 11-1259 (D.C. Cir. filed 7/12/2011)
- Transmission rights to existing and future planned capacity on Dixie Valley's existing 212-mile, 230 kV radial generator tie line; filing of open access transmission tariff to govern the rates, terms and conditions of future transmission service on the Dixie Valley line. Terra-Gen Dixie Valley, LLC, 134 FERC ¶ 61,027
(2011), order on reh’g and tariff filing, 135 FERC ¶ 61,134 (2011).
FERC Docket No. EL11-37, et al.
Assigned to: Jennifer Amerkhail
Status: in abeyance
Tri-County Relicensing Committee v. FERC, No. 12-1169 (4th Cir. filed 2/10/2012)
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Alleged non-compliance by Appalachian, licensee of the Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project, with shoreline management plan; denial of intervention. Appalachian Power Co., 8/24/11 letter order
, order on reh’g, 137 FERC ¶ 61,065
(2011), reh’g denied, 137 FERC ¶ 61,208 (2011). FERC Docket No. P-2210
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: in abeyance
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United Water Conservation District v. FERC and National Marine Fisheries Service, No. 10-1027 (D.C. Cir. filed 2/12/2010)
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Relicensing of Santa Felicia Project, on Piru Creek in Ventura County, Cal.; objections to biological opinion, concerning endangered steelhead trout, prepared by the National Marine Fisheries Service under the Endangered Species Act. United Water Conservation District, 124 FERC ¶ 62,193
(2008), reh'g denied, 129 FERC ¶ 61,244
(2009).FERC Docket No. P-2153
Assigned to: Beth Pacella
Status: in abeyance
Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District v. FERC, No. 11-9583 (10th Cir. filed 12/19/2011)
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Denial of application to sell, lease or otherwise remove project lands within the licensed boundary of the Stagecoach Project on the Yampa River in Routt County, Colorado. Upper Yampa Water Conservation District, 136 FERC ¶ 62,217
(2011), reh’g denied, 137 FERC ¶ 61,053
(2011).FERC Docket No. P-9202
Assigned to: Judith Albert
Status: delayed for settlement talks
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