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December 10, 2025

FERC & Federal

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent regulatory agency that oversees the transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil in interstate commerce, as well as regulating hydroelectric dams and natural gas facilities. 

FERC Extends NERC Compliance Filing Deadline Again
FERC granted NERC another extension on the deadline for two compliance filings so the organization can focus on its response to COVID-19.
FCC Sets April 23 Vote on Opening 6-GHz Spectrum
The FCC has scheduled a vote for its April 23 open meeting on draft rules that would open the 6-GHz wireless spectrum to unlicensed users.
PNM, NV Energy Hit with NERC Penalties
FERC accepted settlements with Public Service Company of New Mexico and NV Energy for violations of NERC reliability standards.
FERC, NERC Relax Compliance in Light of COVID-19
FERC and NERC are working to ease the compliance burden on utilities grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, the organizations said.
FERC OKs PJM TOs’ Critical Tx Process
FERC approved the PJM Transmission Owners’ critical infrastructure mitigation plan despite complaints that say it lacks transparency and restricts input.
EEI, OATI Seek Clarification on FERC Order
EEI and OATI have asked FERC to clarify its order requiring public utilities to adopt NAESB's Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols.
FERC Approves NERC Violation Settlements
FERC accepted settlements with Bonneville Power Administration, FirstLight Power and an unnamed entity for violating NERC reliability standards.
FERC Approves NERC Rule Change Extension
FERC granted NERC’s request for more time to submit changes to its Rules of Procedure ordered by the commission in January.
DOE Names Gates to Head CESER
Energy Sec. Dan Brouillette named Alexander Gates to head the Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response.
Texas Reliability Entity Briefs: Feb. 19, 2020
The Texas Reliability Entity will co-host GridSecCon 2020 in Houston with NERC’s Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center.

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