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December 28, 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. 
TSA Defends Pipeline Security Practices Before FERC
Transportation Security Administration officials defended efforts to protect the country’s natural gas pipelines, telling FERC they are adding more staff.
Reports Show Steady Advance of Gas over Coal
Gas-fired generation continues to rapidly gain market share at the expense of coal, a trend likely to accelerate this year, according to reports.
FERC Denies KEPCo Complaint Against Westar Energy
FERC denied KEPCo’s complaint that Westar Energy had twice violated its generation formula rate in assessing its own rates and federal income tax reduction.
ACORE Speakers: Green New Deal Advancing Climate Debate
Panelists at the ACORE Renewable Energy Policy Forum agreed that the Green New Deal has put climate change to the fore of U.S. politics like never before.
Glick Disputes FERC ‘Breakthrough’ on LNG Projects
FERC Commissioner Richard Glick rejected Chairman Neil Chatterjee’s claim of a bipartisan “breakthrough” on the commission’s evaluation of LNG projects.
FERC Backs Cleco on Tax Rate Calculations
FERC dismissed a Louisiana city’s complaint that Cleco Power collected excess revenue because its rates did not immediately reflect the 2018 tax cut.
Chatterjee Tight-lipped on Pugliese Departure
FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee praised former Chief of Staff Anthony Pugliese, denying there had been any conflict between the two but also staying mum on the reason for his departure.
FERC Opens Inquiries into Tx Incentives, ROE Policies
FERC will seek comments on how it could improve its transmission incentives and return on equity policies under two Notices of Inquiry.
Report: U.S. Renewable Generation Doubled Since 2008
U.S. renewable electricity generation doubled over the last decade, the Energy Information Administration reported.
NERC Survey Highlights Alignment, Transparency Concerns
NERC stakeholders want the organization to provide faster and more transparent enforcement, according to the results of the biennial ERO Enterprise Effectiveness Survey.

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