Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 14/08/2025If you are a FERC watcher, you might be reading today about the “recusal” of a Commissioner from dockets or orders and wondering why that happens. The reason is simple – the law requires it to ensure impartiality and fairness. That context is missing from some reports. 🧵1/ 240
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 08/03/2025@aripeskoe.bsky.social Seen in an antique shop in Berlin, MD. 2171
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 06/02/2025If you’re looking for inspiration and to spread some kindness during these times, my nephew is shaving his head with his teammates to raise money for St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fight childhood cancer. Please consider helping him meet his goal! www.stbaldricks.org/participants...stbaldricks.orgDylan Pencek | A St. Baldrick's ParticipantI'm shaving my head to raise money for childhood cancer research and stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer! Make a donation to support my fundraising efforts! 110
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 05/02/2025The foundation created in the name of my friend Howie Leibengood, who died in the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection, is hosting its first symposium in September. I hope you’ll consider joining. hclf.orghclf.orgThe Howard C. Liebengood FoundationThe Howard C. Liebengood Foundation 110
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 16/01/2025This is such a great opinion piece on R.E.M., a band that is a centerpiece of this Gen X’ers life soundtrack. Would that we all could have such perspective, grace, and self assuredness to proceed through life as they have after such success. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...washingtonpost.comOpinion | How the biggest rock band in the world disappearedR.E.M. taught Gen X it’s better to fade away than to burn out. 3100
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Recommended reading for fellow energy nerds remembering President Carter today. First, a great piece from Daniel Yergin that succinctly describes the energy crisis Carter faced, and how he chose to confront it.🧵 www.linkedin.com/pulse/jimmy-...linkedin.comJimmy Carter’s Energy CrisisIn early February 1977, just two weeks after becoming president, Carter, clad in a sweater, delivered what he called a “report to the American people”. He announced that energy would be the central fo... 131
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 07/01/2025I’m proud of the hard work our team did to take the Transmission Facilitation Program from legislative text to a powerful tool for transmission deployment that provides real benefits to real people at low risk to taxpayers. This video shows some of those benefits. www.energy.gov/gdo/articles...energy.govSouthline: Grid Deployment Office’s Critical Role in Powering the SouthwestSouthline’s journey is a major undertaking. Building a transmission line across two states and six counties involves a wide range of stakeholders, physical terrain to navigate, and local and environme... 1183
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 14/12/2024My favorite holiday tradition: Carbon Leaf at the Rams Head In Annapolis followed by the boat parade! 040
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Before I read this I felt like COP produced mostly LinkedIn posts. If you feel that way, too, read this and tell me if you feel differently.posts.read 070
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 14/11/2024For you transmission planning + cost allocation freaks on #energysky, FERC appears poised to issue an order on requests for rehearing (i.e. appeals) of Order 1920 at its open meeting next week. That means we’ll likely have further guidance on compliance obligations soon. www.ferc.gov/news-events/...ferc.govSunshine Notice | November 2024 Commission MeetingEvent Details 2154
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 10/11/2024Introduce yourself with some jobs you’ve had in the past: - Cashier - Stock clerk - Call center mystery shopper - Parking attendant - General Counsel 030
Jeff Dennis @energylawjeff.bsky.social · 10/11/2024Hi, finally posting for the first time here. 👋 I’m a lawyer and policy person in the electric power sector, focusing on transmission right now but with a long background in formation and structure of wholesale power markets and working at the intersection of law and policy. Excited to interact here! 5261