FERC nominee McNamee distances himself from Trump coal bailout at hearing

Utility Dive: Drama over McNamee's nomination highlights the continuing debate at FERC and Congress over how to respond to the retirement of coal and nuclear plants.

Last year, the DOE proposed a bailout for at-risk plants at FERC, arguing ratepayers should prop up retiring generators that can keep three months of fuel supply onsite. FERC unanimously rejected the plan in January.

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