Catherine Morehouse
@cmorehouse.bsky.social
Clean grid communications and policy. MS-ESM candidate, Georgetown. Previously: POLITICO power grid reporter. Now: catherine@cmorehouseconsulting.com. Minnesotan in spirit.
In ~personal news~ today is my last day at POLITICO after nearly 4 years.
It's been a fun ride with a fantastic team, but it's time for me to try something new. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain something wonky to me -- see you in the next chapter!
It's been a fun ride with a fantastic team, but it's time for me to try something new. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain something wonky to me -- see you in the next chapter!
May 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
In ~personal news~ today is my last day at POLITICO after nearly 4 years.
It's been a fun ride with a fantastic team, but it's time for me to try something new. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain something wonky to me -- see you in the next chapter!
It's been a fun ride with a fantastic team, but it's time for me to try something new. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain something wonky to me -- see you in the next chapter!
SCOOP: The White House asked FERC Commissioner Willie Phillips to step aside, he told me today. He will step down effective immediately.
His exit from the commission will allow President Donald Trump to tap a replacement commissioner. More for Pros:
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His exit from the commission will allow President Donald Trump to tap a replacement commissioner. More for Pros:
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POLITICO Pro: White House asked FERC’s Phillips to step down
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April 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
SCOOP: The White House asked FERC Commissioner Willie Phillips to step aside, he told me today. He will step down effective immediately.
His exit from the commission will allow President Donald Trump to tap a replacement commissioner. More for Pros:
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
His exit from the commission will allow President Donald Trump to tap a replacement commissioner. More for Pros:
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
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SCOOP: Trump administration is expecting to cut billions worth of programs from the Energy Department. W/ @zcolman.bsky.social, @cmorehouse.bsky.social, and Kelsey Tamborrino.
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POLITICO Pro: Energy Dept. writing hit list of Biden clean energy projects to roll back
Taking aim at DOE would undercut the agency that took on a bulk of the spending from Democrats’ massive climate law.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
SCOOP: Trump administration is expecting to cut billions worth of programs from the Energy Department. W/ @zcolman.bsky.social, @cmorehouse.bsky.social, and Kelsey Tamborrino.
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SCOOP: Energy Dept is compiling a list of clean energy projects to kill.
It could unravel 10s of billions of green spending -- making it Trump's biggest shot against climate.
w/ Kelsey Tamborrino, @cmorehouse.bsky.social & @benlefebvre.bsky.social
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It could unravel 10s of billions of green spending -- making it Trump's biggest shot against climate.
w/ Kelsey Tamborrino, @cmorehouse.bsky.social & @benlefebvre.bsky.social
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POLITICO Pro: Energy Dept. writing hit list of Biden clean energy projects to roll back
Taking aim at DOE would undercut the agency that took on a bulk of the spending from Democrats’ massive climate law.
subscriber.politicopro.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
SCOOP: Energy Dept is compiling a list of clean energy projects to kill.
It could unravel 10s of billions of green spending -- making it Trump's biggest shot against climate.
w/ Kelsey Tamborrino, @cmorehouse.bsky.social & @benlefebvre.bsky.social
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
It could unravel 10s of billions of green spending -- making it Trump's biggest shot against climate.
w/ Kelsey Tamborrino, @cmorehouse.bsky.social & @benlefebvre.bsky.social
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Interesting thoughts on how the White House's EO on independent agencies might impact FERC in the replies here:
Hey #energysky lawyer friends, what does it mean for FERC that the White House has issued an EO to make independent agencies, well, not independent? Can the AG overrule FERC? www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
www.whitehouse.gov
February 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Interesting thoughts on how the White House's EO on independent agencies might impact FERC in the replies here:
FERC meeting today!
Nothing has been said explicitly about Phillips' tenure possibly ending, but Phillips thanked critical members of his staff, led a round of applause for his staff and FERC staff, and thanked his wife for her support throughout his chairmanship.
Nothing has been said explicitly about Phillips' tenure possibly ending, but Phillips thanked critical members of his staff, led a round of applause for his staff and FERC staff, and thanked his wife for her support throughout his chairmanship.
January 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
FERC meeting today!
Nothing has been said explicitly about Phillips' tenure possibly ending, but Phillips thanked critical members of his staff, led a round of applause for his staff and FERC staff, and thanked his wife for her support throughout his chairmanship.
Nothing has been said explicitly about Phillips' tenure possibly ending, but Phillips thanked critical members of his staff, led a round of applause for his staff and FERC staff, and thanked his wife for her support throughout his chairmanship.
I'm sure everyone will dig into the details here soon. But at a high level, this gives the rule significantly stronger backing: Buy-in from a bipartisan group of 4 commissioners and likely state regulators. Certainly cools down the politics.
Sounds like some of the most significant concessions are to states. Not surprising, given Christie is now on board and Red states were some of the strongest opponents of the initial final rule.
Full presentation below:
www.ferc.gov/news-events/...
Full presentation below:
www.ferc.gov/news-events/...
Presentation | Order No. 1920-A, Building for the Future Through Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation
Docket No. RM21-17-001 | News Release
www.ferc.gov
November 21, 2024 at 4:34 PM
I'm sure everyone will dig into the details here soon. But at a high level, this gives the rule significantly stronger backing: Buy-in from a bipartisan group of 4 commissioners and likely state regulators. Certainly cools down the politics.
It sounds like there's officially an Order 1920-A!
Commissioner See is not participating on the advice of ethics counsel. Presentation beginning shortly here:
www.ferc.gov/news-events/...
Commissioner See is not participating on the advice of ethics counsel. Presentation beginning shortly here:
www.ferc.gov/news-events/...
November 21, 2024 Open Meeting
Commission meeting are held in Commission Meeting Room (Room 2C) at FERC Headquarters, 888 First St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426 All webcasts are archived for 3 months.
www.ferc.gov
November 21, 2024 at 3:38 PM
It sounds like there's officially an Order 1920-A!
Commissioner See is not participating on the advice of ethics counsel. Presentation beginning shortly here:
www.ferc.gov/news-events/...
Commissioner See is not participating on the advice of ethics counsel. Presentation beginning shortly here:
www.ferc.gov/news-events/...
Also, hi to my new followers 👋 For those who don't know me, I'm on POLITICO's energy team and have been reporting about power grid policies and regulations for 6 years. I primarily cover FERC, power markets and nuclear power 😎
Going to try something I haven't done in forever on ~that other platform~ -- post about FERC !
The power regulator released its agenda for next week's monthly meeting today. #1 on the docket: Challenges to its sweeping transmission rule (O 1920).
Thread on context and what to watch for:
The power regulator released its agenda for next week's monthly meeting today. #1 on the docket: Challenges to its sweeping transmission rule (O 1920).
Thread on context and what to watch for:
November 15, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Also, hi to my new followers 👋 For those who don't know me, I'm on POLITICO's energy team and have been reporting about power grid policies and regulations for 6 years. I primarily cover FERC, power markets and nuclear power 😎
Going to try something I haven't done in forever on ~that other platform~ -- post about FERC !
The power regulator released its agenda for next week's monthly meeting today. #1 on the docket: Challenges to its sweeping transmission rule (O 1920).
Thread on context and what to watch for:
The power regulator released its agenda for next week's monthly meeting today. #1 on the docket: Challenges to its sweeping transmission rule (O 1920).
Thread on context and what to watch for:
November 15, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Going to try something I haven't done in forever on ~that other platform~ -- post about FERC !
The power regulator released its agenda for next week's monthly meeting today. #1 on the docket: Challenges to its sweeping transmission rule (O 1920).
Thread on context and what to watch for:
The power regulator released its agenda for next week's monthly meeting today. #1 on the docket: Challenges to its sweeping transmission rule (O 1920).
Thread on context and what to watch for:
Reposted by Catherine Morehouse
I've curated a small but mighty list of people who post about nuclear energy ⚛️🔌💡
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November 10, 2024 at 6:26 PM
I've curated a small but mighty list of people who post about nuclear energy ⚛️🔌💡
go.bsky.app/5EJY58V
go.bsky.app/5EJY58V
Reposted by Catherine Morehouse
Here's a starter pack for electric grid & power systems - lmk if you want me to add your account! (Omissions 100% unintentional, still finding folks here :-) 🔌💡
go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
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November 9, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Here's a starter pack for electric grid & power systems - lmk if you want me to add your account! (Omissions 100% unintentional, still finding folks here :-) 🔌💡
go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
go.bsky.app/RwCBCab