Pursuant to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) November 15, 2012 Order Directing Further Conferences and Reports, the FERC Staff issued its third Gas-Electric Coordination Quarterly Report to the Commission (“Third Quarterly Report”) on September 19, 2013, which provides updates on coordination efforts for the period June 2013 through August 2013 via FERC initiatives, regional initiatives, … Continue reading
During the first two quarters of this year we have seen substantial activity at the national and regional levels focused on the interdependency of the natural gas and electric industries. The increasing interdependence of these energy resources stems from the proliferation of electricity generators that are fueled by natural gas and has prompted the … Continue reading
The interdependence of the natural gas and electric industries is an issue that has captured the focus of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“the Commission”) since 2011. In February 2011, widespread power outages occurred in the Southwest United States when low temperatures caused natural gas compressors to freeze, cutting off the supply for natural … Continue reading
Good morning and a warm welcome! Today marks the start of the MVA Energy Interdependency Blog, which is intended to be a source for current energy news and analysis. Our coverage will be intentionally broad yet with a sharp focus on the increasing interdependency of natural gas and electric transmission. The growing use of natural gas … Continue reading