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December 30, 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. 
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DC Circuit Upholds FERC Order on PJM FTRs
FERC sufficiently justified its decision to revise how PJM allocates revenues from transmission congestion, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
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FERC: No Emergency on Grid
FERC commissioners told Congress that the grid is not facing a national security emergency, as the Trump administration has claimed.
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Five Questions on Trump’s Coal, Nuke Bailout
Since President Trump directed Energy Secretary Rick Perry to prevent additional coal and nuclear plant retirements, the administration has provided no additional details.
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With Big Nukes Dwindling, Supporters Focus on Modular
Small modular reactors are more easily tailored to varying usage and sites, industry experts told the annual meeting of Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners (WCPSC).
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Overheard at MARC: Renewables, Rates, Seams and Pilots
Interregional transmission planning challenges and the growth of renewable energy, particularly wind power were among the topics of discussion at the 2018 Mid-America Regulatory Conference.
FERC Rejects Stay of Presque Isle SSR Surcharges
FERC rejected a Michigan request for a stay of a previous order approving MISO’s refund report related to a system support resource (SSR).
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Dems Hit Coal, Nuke Bailout at House Hearing
A senior DOE official told Congress the department has no estimates on the cost of the coal and nuclear power bailout President Trump ordered.
LaFleur, Glick Promise a Light Touch on Changing West
FERC Commissioners Cheryl LaFleur and Richard Glick told state regulators at the annual meeting of the WCPSC that they will take a light-handed approach as the West develops new market structures.
Gas Gens Ask FERC for ‘Clean MOPR’ in PJM
Three owners of gas-fired generation in PJM’s territory have filed a complaint asking FERC to direct the RTO to adopt what they’ve termed a “clean MOPR.”
FERC Postpones Tech Conference on PJM Regulation Market
FERC agreed to postpone a technical conference over the frequency regulation market in PJM.

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