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March 19, 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. 
CEO Panel: DOE NOPR Continues ‘Cycle of Subsidies’
A panel of CEOs from some of Texas’ largest energy companies panned Rick Perry’s directive that FERC consider supporting struggling coal and nuclear plants.
NYISO
FERC Grants NYISO Shortage Pricing Waiver
FERC granted NYISO a waiver of its shortage pricing rules, giving the ISO time to align its Tariff with its market software.
FERC’s Independence to be Tested by DOE NOPR
Rick Perry acted within his authority in ordering FERC to consider his NOPR to support coal and nuclear, but he has no power to make it provide the relief.
Burns & McDonnell
FERC Rejects ‘Carve-Out’ from SPP Congestion, Loss Charges
FERC rejected a request by several SPP members that they be exempted from congestion and marginal loss charges under a grandfathered contract.
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FERC Suspends PG&E Rate Ask, Approves Portland MBRA
FERC issued CAISO-related rulings on PG&E, Portland General Electric and Aliso Canyon.
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Counterflow: Cash for Clunkers Redux
In his latest column, Steve Huntoon lambasts the Energy Department's proposed rule directing FERC to prop up uneconomic baseload power plants.
Perry Orders FERC Rescue of Nukes, Coal
Energy Secretary Rick Perry on Friday ordered FERC to rescue at-risk nuclear and coal generation by ensuring they receive “full recovery” of their costs.
PJM Grid 20/20 Debates Meaning of Resilience
The term "resilience" can mean many different things to different sectors, as discussions at PJM's Grid 20/20 conference demonstrated.
FERC Relieves CAISO of Statewide Plan
FERC approved CAISO’s request to be relieved of its requirement to develop a conceptual statewide plan as part of its regional transmission planning process.
FERC Accepts Entergy Revision on ‘Moot’ Settlement
FERC accepted a compliance filing from Entergy on a settlement meant to resolve a more than 20-year-old dispute between the utility and the Louisiana PSC.

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