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December 29, 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. 
Democrats Call Out ‘Partisan’ Remarks by FERC Chief
The House and Senate energy committees sent FERC Chairman Kevin McIntyre a letter concerning “highly partisan political remarks” made by Anthony Pugliese.
FERC Defends PJM Monitor’s Role in Reactive Service Case
FERC ruled that the PJM Independent Market Monitor can take part in negotiations over generators and doesn't have to stick only to RTO-wide market issues.
Canadians Seek Inclusion in Cybersecurity Meetings
Canadian Electricity Association CEO Marchi complained to NERC that he and other Canadian stakeholders have been excluded from DHS cybersecurity briefings.
Reports: CPP Replacement to Give States Control
The Trump administration’s replacement for the Clean Power Plan will require modest efficiency improvements, according to published reports.
LG&E-KU
EPA: CPP Replacement Could Boost Coal-Fired Power by 6%
EPA says its ACE rule will result in slightly lower electric prices and higher coal production than would have occurred under the Clean Power Plan (CPP).
WECC
Sept. 4 Key Date for Potential Western RC Providers
The number of reliability coordinators in the Western Interconnection should come into focus on Sept. 4, WECC CEO Frye told the NERC Board of Trustees.
NEPOOL
NEPOOL Files Press Ban with FERC
The New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) filed a proposal with FERC Monday to codify its unwritten ban on press attendance at stakeholder meetings.
PJM
PJM Reeling from Major FTR Default
PJM staff are still working on how to respond to GreenHat Energy’s default in the financial transmission rights market.
Tetra Tech
Salem Harbor Operator Seeks Dismissal of ‘False Offer’ Case
Footprint Power asked FERC to dismiss allegations that it misled ISO-NE with supply offers for Salem Harbor it could not meet because of insufficient fuel.
Rocky Mountain Institute
Corporate Buyers Ink Record 3.5 GW in Renewables
Nonutility buyers have contracted for more than 3.5 GW of renewable energy in 2018, the Rocky Mountain Institute’s Business Renewables Center reported.

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