Search
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. 
Pruitt Confirms EPA Working on CPP Replacement
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told the House Environment Subcommittee that the agency is working on a replacement to the Clean Power Plan.
© RTO Insider
DOE: German Energy Struggles Sparked NOPR
DOE's proposal to save coal and nuclear generating plants is intended to avoid a repeat of Germany’s energy woes, Mark Menezes told a PJM General Session.
Enervee.com
FERC Claims Jurisdiction on EE, OKs Ky. Opt-Out
FERC claimed “exclusive authority” over the participation of energy efficiency in wholesale markets but preserved a carveout for Kentucky utilities.
NERC Parts Ways with Chief Security Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer Marcus Sachs, one of seven direct reports to NERC’s CEO, resigned effective Nov. 27, the organization said.
No Unanimity in ‘Coal Country’ Hearing on CPP Repeal
Public hearings on the repeal of the EPA Clean Power Plan provided a stage for coal industry supporters to blast the Obama administration.
Glick on Board, FERC Awaits McIntyre
Richard Glick was sworn in at FERC, giving the commission four members as it awaits the arrival of its new chairman, Republican Kevin McIntyre.
© RTO Insider
Market Monitors Bring FTR Complaints to Congress
The Market Monitors for CAISO and PJM told a House subcommittee that their respective financial transmission rights markets are significantly flawed.
Kansas Corporation Commission
Court Rejects Challenge to SPP-Integrated System Merger
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Kansas regulators’ challenge to a 2014 FERC order approving SPP’s merger with the Integrated System.
Dynegy Auction Proposal Fails to Gain Ill. Lawmaker Support
Dynegy’s most recent bid to develop a specialized capacity market for downstate Illinois has failed to gain traction in the state’s legislature.
FERC Affirms WestConnect Cost Allocation Ruling
FERC upheld a previous ruling covering Order 1000 cost allocation in the WestConnect planning region, adding further explanation of its reasoning.

Want more? Advanced Search