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December 27, 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 Delays Mich. Tx Decision for State Input
FERC suspended a ruling on Consumers Energy’s complaint over a pending transmission project in Michigan until the PSC weighs in.
Legal Scuffle Threatens Virginia Tx Line
The D.C. Circuit left it up to a lower court to decide whether Dominion should be forced to tear down a transmission line it built crossing the James River.
NECPUC Day 2: McNamee Reiterates Storage Dissent
FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee explained his dissent in the commission's storage order to the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners.
NERC Seeking New CFO, Counsel in Apparent Shakeup
NERC is looking for a new CFO and general counsel, allowing CEO Jim Robb to reshape the organization’s senior management as he enters his second year.
FERC Ends Notices of Alleged Violations
FERC rescinded its policy of allowing its Office of Enforcement to publicly disclose investigations of possible misconduct and subjects’ identities.
FERC Approves Expansion to Freeport LNG Export Terminal
FERC voted 3-1 to approve the construction of a fourth liquefaction unit at the Freeport LNG export terminal in Brazoria County, Texas.
DC Circuit Again Rejects MRES Appeal
The D.C. Circuit rejected Missouri River Energy Services' rehearing requests following a determination that SPP could charge for certain transmission fees.
FERC Proposes Adopting NAESB Standards
FERC proposed adopting the North American Energy Standards Board’s Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities.
FERC Upholds Electric Storage Order
FERC upheld its landmark electric storage order, prompting a dissent from Commissioner Bernard McNamee over its refusal to allow states to opt out.
Abundance of Summer Capacity — Except in Texas
ERCOT’s low reserve margin sticks out when compared to those of most other regions in the U.S., where their reserves are well above their reference levels.

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