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Consolidated Comments of the Edison Electric Institute (“EEI”) on (1) DOE Interim Final Rule, RIN 1901‐AB18, 73 Fed. Reg. 54456 (Sept. 19, 2008) and (2) DOE Proposed Rule, RIN 1901‐AB18, 73 Fed. Reg. 54461 (Sept. 19, 2008).

The utility operating companies of the American Electric Power System1 (“AEP”) commend the Department of Energy (“DOE”) for its ongoing commitment to implement the provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (“EPAct”), specifically, as addressed here, the DOE’s continuing effort to establish procedures under which entities may request that DOE coordinate Federal authorizations for the siting of interstate transmission facilities.

The utility operating companies of the American Electric Power System1 (“AEP”) commend the Department of Energy (“DOE”) for its ongoing commitment to implement the provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (“EPAct”), specifically, as addr...

Section 216(h) of the Federal Power Act,(“FPA”) added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (“EPAct 2005”), requires that the Department of Energy (“DOE”) serve as the lead agency with respect to all applicable Federal authorizations for the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities and related environmental reviews.

Section 216(h) of the Federal Power Act,(“FPA”) added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (“EPAct 2005”), requires that the Department of Energy (“DOE”) serve as the lead agency with respect to all applicable Federal authorizations for the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities and related environmental reviews.

Section 216(h) of the Federal Power Act,(“FPA”) added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (“EPAct 2005”), requires that the Department of Energy (“DOE”) serve as the lead agency with respect to all applicable Federal authorizations for the sit...

Lights out in 2009? A Critical Analysis of: The threat of major blackouts facing the U.S, What Is needed to maintain grid reliability through 2016, The major barriers to keeping the lights on

Lights out in 2009? A Critical Analysis of: The threat of major blackouts facing the U.S, What Is needed to maintain grid reliability through 2016, The major barriers to keeping the lights on

In accordance with the notice published in the September 19, 2008 Federal Register (Vol. 73 No. 183 P54456), in connection with the Interim Final Rules (Rules) adopted by the Department of Energy pursuant to §216(h) of the Federal Power Act,1 the Department of Energy (DOE) solicits comments from interested parties on several additional provisions that the DOE is considering in connection with the Rules.