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March 17, 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. 
DC Circuit Rejects Ark. PSC Review of FERC-Entergy Order
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Arkansas PSC’s request that it review a FERC order directing Entergy Arkansas to continue sharing settlement proceeds.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Analyst: FERC Asserts Role in Handling Nuke Subsidies
FERC and the U.S. Department of Justice told the 7th Circuit that Illinois' zero-emission credits (ZECs) program is not pre-empted by the Federal Power Act.
Trump Orders Coal, Nuke Bailout, Citing National Security
President Trump on Friday ordered Energy Secretary Rick Perry to take immediate action to prevent the loss of coal and nuclear plants, saying the economic and environmental challenges forcing their retirements threaten national security.
BHI Energy
PJM Urges FERC to Act on ‘Jump Ball’ Despite Criticism
PJM is pressing FERC to make a decision on the RTO’s “jump ball” capacity filing, arguing that the commission is within its authority to do so and pointing out what it considers to be hypocrisy in opponents’ criticism of the filing.
LA.gov
FERC Seeks More Detail in Entergy Cost Equalization Dispute
FERC is reconsidering its past decision not to order refunds in the ongoing dispute over Entergy's equalization of production costs.
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Overheard at NECPUC 71st Annual Symposium
Electric vehicles and the tension between state and federal jurisdiction were among the topics discussed at the NECPUC 71st annual symposium.
Google Maps
Michigan Farm Granted Partial Waiver of QF Filing Requirements
FERC ruled that a Michigan soybean farm operating two small biomass plants is not excused from a requirement to file as a qualifying facility (QF) under PURPA, but reduced the consequences for its failure to do so.
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FERC Clarifies CEII Rules, Denies Rehearing
FERC rejected the EEI’s request for rehearing of its order on handling of Critical Energy Infrastructure Information but offered clarification on several points.
EPA
House GOP Seeks Changes to New Source Review
Republicans are working on legislation that could allow power plants to avoid expensive upgrades under the EPA New Source Review (NSR) program.
FERC Narrows GHG Review for Gas Pipelines
The Republican majority at FERC narrowed the circumstances under which it will estimate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from natural gas pipeline projects.

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