Case Summary
### Case Summary: Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
#### Docket Number: 4620484
**Court:** United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
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**Decided:** [Insert Date of Decision]
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#### Background:
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Seminole) is a power generation and transmission cooperative providing electricity to its member distribution cooperatives in Florida. The cooperative largely relies on a mix of energy sources, including natural gas and coal, to meet the demand of its customers. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has regulatory authority over the transmission of electric energy and related matters.
In this case, Seminole challenged certain FERC decisions or orders that it believed were unfairly impacting its operations, financial stability, or ability to provide consistent electricity service to its members.
#### Issues:
The main issue in the case revolved around FERC’s regulatory authority and the implications of its orders affecting Seminole’s operations and financial arrangements. Specific points of contention included:
1. **Regulatory Compliance:** The extent to which Seminole was required to comply with FERC’s orders and the impact of these requirements on its operational autonomy.
2. **Rate Determinations:** Challenges regarding the methodologies used by FERC in determining rates, and whether these rates were just and reasonable as required by the Federal Power Act.
3. **Impact on Reliability:** Arguments presented by Seminole regarding how FERC's decisions might adversely affect the reliability of electricity supply and the operational efficiency of its services.
#### Court's Findings:
The court analyzed the arguments presented by both Seminole and FERC, focusing on the legal standards applicable to FERC’s regulatory actions. The court considered:
- **Precedent Cases:** References to prior rulings that established the boundaries of FERC's authority and regulatory duties.
- **Administrative Procedures:** An examination of the procedures followed by FERC in issuing its orders, including public comment periods and stakeholder engagement.
- **Economic Analysis:** Review of the economic implications of FERC's rate-setting methodologies and their fairness in relation to Seminole’s operational model.
#### Conclusion:
The court issued its ruling, which either upheld or reversed FERC’s decisions subject to Seminole’s objections. The decision provided clarity on the boundaries of FERC’s authority and its impacts on electric cooperatives.
#### Implications:
The outcome of Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. FERC has significant implications for similar electric cooperatives and may affect how FERC approaches regulatory issues related to rate-setting, reliability, and compliance in the future.
#### Note:
For complete details on the court's ruling, including opinions, dissents, or concurring opinions, please refer to the official court documents or legal databases.
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