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March 14, 2026

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. 
California PUC Calls FERC Transmission Incentive Plan ‘Atrocious’
California Public Utilities Commission members criticized FERC’s proposal to double its transmission incentive adder and make the adders easier to get.
FERC, RTOs Need to Set Hybrid Rules, Experts Say
FERC and RTOs need to update their rules to accommodate hybrid generation-storage projects that are flooding interconnection queues, experts say.
PJM Stakeholders Endorse End-of-Life Proposal
A showdown is set at FERC after PJM members endorsed a joint stakeholder proposal regarding end-of-life projects at the Members Committee meeting.
More Transparency Ordered on PJM ‘Immediate Need’ Tx
PJM failed to comply with FERC’s conditions for exempting “immediate need” transmission projects from competition and must increase its transparency.
FERC Announces Tech Conferences on Carbon, OSW
FERC will hold two technical conferences this year: one to examine carbon pricing in wholesale markets, and another to consider transmission policies in relation to offshore wind.
GreenHat Maneuvers to Remove FERC from Shell Case
GreenHat Energy has filed a motion to bar FERC’s Office of Enforcement from working on a breach-of-contract case involving Shell Energy.
`Macro Grid’ Seeks to Connect Grid’s Regions
Environmental and renewable groups are backing an effort to promote a 'Macro Grid' that would deliver wind and solar power from the Midwest to urban centers.
Thousands Oppose Bid to Undo Net Metering
Thousands of individuals and groups urged FERC to reject a request by a purported ratepayer group to outlaw net metering for rooftop solar generation.
FERC Revises Pipeline Policy on Landowner Concerns
FERC said it will no longer permit gas pipeline developers to begin construction until it acts on the merits of any rehearing requests.
Lawyers Close PG&E Bankruptcy Case
Bankruptcy attorneys representing PG&E told Judge Dennis Montali the utility’s reorganization plan is the best possible outcome for victims and ratepayers.

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