Washington, D.C. — 804 Advisory, a strategic energy consulting firm founded by former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements, today announced that Annika Barth has joined the firm as a senior energy analyst and Tatiana “Tania” Puscasu has joined as director of business operations. Together, the new hires expand 804 Advisory’s research and analytical capabilities and strengthen the firm’s operational infrastructure as it supports clients navigating the rapidly evolving energy landscape.

As we look ahead to FERC’s highly anticipated action on the load interconnection rules in June, it’s worth pausing to take stock of all that has happened since U.S. Energy Secretary Wright first issued the administration’s large load principles last year.  It turns out a lot has happened in the six months since FERC issued its Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, or “ANOPR,” reiterating Secretary Wright’s principles. Here are three of the most notable changes to the landscape, and what they might mean for FERC action in the coming weeks.