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March 15, 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. 
FirstEnergy Reorganization OK’d After Labor Settlement
A judge approved FirstEnergy Solutions’ reorganization plan after the company reached a settlement to preserve union contracts at two nuclear plants.
PJM Political Spending OK, FERC Says
FERC denied a complaint that alleged PJM failed to disclose nearly $500,000 in political spending it purportedly financed with fees collected from rates.
EBA Panelists Debate Role of FERC in Regulating Carbon
The opening session of the Energy Bar Association's (EBA) Mid-Year Forum featured a debate over FERC's role in regulating carbon emissions.
FERC Partially OKs PJM, SPP Order 841 Filings
FERC issued orders implementing rulemaking to eliminate barriers to energy storage’s participation in electric markets, accepting PJM's and SPP's proposals.
FERC to Probe Order 1000 Competition Exemptions
PJM, ISO-NE and SPP appear to be thwarting Order 1000’s intent to open transmission projects to competition by abusing the “immediate need” exemption.
Chatterjee Denies Resignation Rumors
FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee emphatically denied that he is considering resigning from the commission by the end of the year, as was reported by POLITICO.
Overheard at Renewable Energy Vermont 2019
State officials and renewable energy advocates attended the Renewable Energy Vermont conference where they described their efforts to combat climate change.
UPDATED: Court Waives Ohio Preregistration Law
Ohioans Against Corporate Bailouts took its ballot referendum battle to federal court, accusing supporters of the state’s nuclear subsidies of bribery.
PG&E Announces Massive Shutdown to Prevent Wildfires
The escalating battle between bondholders and shareholders to control PG&E (NYSE:PCG) when it exits bankruptcy played out before Judge Dennis Montali.
Coal States Press FERC on Resilience Docket
Public utility commissions from coal-producing states are urging FERC to finish its docket opened in January 2018 to solicit information on grid resilience.

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