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IPAA Announces Michael Hillebrand as New Board Chairman

Meghan Keely2025-01-28T11:52:52-05:00January 28th, 2025|

The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) board of directors are pleased to announce Michael "Mike" A. Hillebrand, the chief executive officer of Pennsylvania-based Huntley & Huntley, as board chairman for a two-year term through 2026.

State utility regulators, 4 governors urge FERC to lower PJM capacity price cap

Meghan Keely2025-01-24T12:41:05-05:00January 24th, 2025|

The complaint at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission adds to the turmoil surrounding PJM’s capacity market since its auction in July produced record high prices.

Key Legal Developments on Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act

Meghan Keely2025-01-16T12:41:46-05:00January 16th, 2025|

In recent weeks, significant developments have unfolded regarding the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which remain subject to a nationwide injunction.

PJM responds to Pennsylvania Governor’s complaint over power market rules

Meghan Keely2025-01-02T11:45:33-05:00January 2nd, 2025|

Grid operator PJM Interconnection responded on Tuesday to a complaint from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro over power market rules, citing concerns about potential power shortages due to the fast-paced expansion of data centers.

‘Fundamental constitutional right’: Montana Supreme Court upholds landmark climate ruling, agrees that state must provide a ‘clean and healthful’ environment

Meghan Keely2024-12-20T15:42:04-05:00December 20th, 2024|

The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that the state has a “fundamental constitutional right” to provide a “clean and healthful” environment — upholding a landmark 2023 climate ruling that said residents were having their rights violated on account of the state not having a “stable climate system that sustains human lives and liberties.”

Reality Check: Supply, Demand and Infrastructure: A Wake-Up Call for U.S. Energy Future

Meghan Keely2024-12-13T13:01:49-05:00December 13th, 2024|

PIOGA’s year-end Reality Check takes a hard look at the emerging forces that make 2025 critical to the development of U.S. energy policy.

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