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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. 
CleanPower 2020: Renewables’ Future Still Holds Hope
AWEA hosted a web-accessible three-day event to discuss the state of the renewable energy industries amid the pandemic and the expanded PJM MOPR.
Menezes Nomination Clears Senate Panel
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday approved Energy Under Secretary Mark Menezes' nomination as deputy secretary.
COVID Complicates Western Firefighting Efforts
A U.S. Senate hearing addressed the issue of fighting wildfires in midst of the coronavirus pandemic, of particular concern in the West.
Analyst: Texas ROFR Bill Likely to Survive
The 5th Circuit is likely to uphold a Texas law giving incumbent transmission companies the right of first refusal to build new lines in the state.
Mass. Senators to ISO-NE: Think Clean on Boston RFP
Massachusetts’ two senators urged ISO New England to prioritize the environment when evaluating responses to a transmission RFP.
PG&E Fire Victims Urge Judge to Reject Plan
Fire victims unhappy with PG&E’s reorganization scheme urged U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali to reject it during the second day of arguments.
Lawyers Argue PG&E Bankruptcy Plan
Attorneys began debating the merits of PG&E’s reorganization proposal during the final days of the utility’s bankruptcy case before Judge Dennis Montali.
FERC OKs Negotiated Rates for Champlain Hudson Project
FERC has authorized the owners of the 1,000-MW Champlain Hudson Power Express project to charge negotiated transmission rates to carry Canadian hydropower to New York City.
Skeptics Get Last Chance to Sound off on PG&E Plan
PG&E’s CFO took to the virtual stand in bankruptcy court to face questions about the “feasibility” and “fairness” of the utility’s reorganization plan.
Trial Begins to End PG&E Bankruptcy
A three-day trial that could conclude the bankruptcy of PG&E began via videoconference, with Judge Dennis Montali presiding from his home.

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