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March 18, 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. 
Ark. Regulators Contest Entergy Bandwidth Payments
The Arkansas PSC made oral arguments before the D.C. Circuit Court in a bid to protect Entergy customers from bearing the costs of bandwidth payments.
FERC Orders Tightened Cyber Reporting Rules
FERC ordered NERC to lower the threshold for mandatory reporting of cyber incidents.
LGE/KU
FERC Drops Fast-Start NOPR; Orders PJM, SPP, NYISO Changes
FERC dropped its plan for a one-size-fits-all rule on fast-start pricing, instead issuing individual orders requiring PJM, SPP and NYISO to change their tariffs.
FERC to Review Gas Pipeline Approval Process
FERC Chairman Kevin McIntyre announced that the commission would re-examine its 1999 policy statement on certifying natural gas pipelines.
PaTu / White Construction Company
NARUC Calls for PURPA Reforms, Outlines Proposed Changes
NARUC called on FERC to change its interpretation of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to “align” the 1978 law “with modern realities.”
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New England Panelists Talk ‘Trust’ in Power Project Siting
Developing trust is vital for the project siting process, said panelists at Raab Associates’ 156th New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable.
Texas PUC Challenging SPP-Mountain West Intertie Costs
Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) Chair DeAnn Walker briefed her fellow commissioners on matters concerning SPP, MISO and FERC.
Montana PURPA Solar Saga Continues in State Court
Three solar advocates filed a joint challenge to the Montana PSC’s decision to alter the contract terms available to small generators under PURPA.
Port of Monroe
Penalty Review Denied, DTE Faces Friendlier EPA
The U.S. Supreme Court denied DTE’s petition to review an environmental penalty against one its coal plants over increased emissions.
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Overheard at the Great Plains Institute SPP Workshop
The Great Plains Institute convened state officials and other stakeholders from across the Midwest for a one-day workshop exploring trends in SPP.

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