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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. 
Senate Dems Seek to Undo PJM, NYISO Rulings
Sen. Chris Van Hollen told Policy Forum attendees Senate Democrats will seek to amend a bill to undo FERC rulings on PJM’s and NYISO's capacity markets.
Carbon Pricing Gains Popularity — and Doubts
Carbon pricing's time may be nearing, but it won’t solve the climate crisis by itself or persuade states to abandon clean energy policies, speakers said.
Danly Re-advances, but not Without Drama
The Senate energy panel again approved FERC General Counsel James Danly’s nomination to the commission, despite complaints by Democrats.
Consumer Advocates Appeal MOPR Order to DC Circuit
Consumer advocates asked the D.C. Circuit Court to review FERC’s order expanding PJM’s MOPR despite FERC not acting on numerous requests for rehearing.
District Court Dismisses Texas ROFR Repeal
A district court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a Texas law giving incumbent utilities the right of first refusal over transmission projects.
Murkowski, Manchin Offer Bipartisan Energy Bill
Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Joe Manchin unveiled their long-awaited American Energy Innovation Act, incorporating some 50 bills previously approved.
FERC Upholds Orders 860, 861
FERC denied multiple requests for rehearing and clarification of Orders 860 and 861, which concerned reporting requirements and screens for MBR sellers.
MOPR a Non-issue for Some PJM States
FERC’s Dec. 19 order expanding PJM’s minimum offer price rule prompted outrage among some officials in the RTO’s 13-state footprint.
PJM’s MOPR Quandary: Should States Stay or Should they Go?
RTO Insider held a webinar with regulators from five of PJM’s biggest states to find out how they plan to respond to FERC’s Dec. 19 order expanding MOPR.
In Rare Surprise, FERC Declines to Act on Jordan Cove
FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee voted not to act on the Jordan Cove LNG export facility, resulting in a surprise at tightly scripted open meetings.

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