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• FERC Commissioner Kelliher Resigns

  On March 9, Joseph Kelliher announced his resignation as commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), effective March 13, 2009. Kelliher was Chairman of the Commission from July 9, 2005 until Jan. 22, 2009, and has served at FERC since Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:52 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 3-10-09 by Article

• Reid Says Climate and Renewable Electricity Standard will Move Together

  On March 5, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) announced he plans to move a cap-and-trade bill together with a national renewable electricity standard (RES) and other energy provisions, as opposed to moving them on separate tracks. This strategy Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:49 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 3-10-09 by Article

• Reid Introduces Sweeping Transmission Legislation

  On March 5, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) introduced, S. 539, the Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act of 2009 , which would make sweeping changes to federal transmission siting, cost allocation and regional planning processes. Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:49 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 3-10-09 by Article

• APPA Holds Webinar on Energy Stimulus Funding

  On March 5, the American Public Power Association (APPA) held a webinar for its members to discuss opportunities for public power in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart grid technology as a result of the stimulus funds included in the recently Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:48 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 3-10-09 by Article