On January 27, the Federal Register published a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) issued By the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on January 21, 2010 requesting comments from electricity industry participants regarding the integration of Variable Energy Resources (VER) onto America’s electricity grid. Publication of the NOI triggers a 60-day comment period, during which industry participants may submit proposals and recommendations sought in the NOI. The NOI is a significant step in FERC’s efforts to encourage continued generation and transmission of renewable energy, and provides industry participants an opportunity to assist in shaping FERC policy relating to renewable resource development and deployment. Read more…