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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. 
Duke Seeks to add Solar Following Legislative Victory
Duke Energy executives outlined a vision for expanding its solar generation assets through recently enacted legislation in North Carolina.
NRG CEO Hopeful About ZEC Suits, Company Future
NRG Energy CEO Mauricio Gutierrez said he is optimistic that courts will find that the zero-emission credits being issued to nuclear generators are harmful.
FERC Quorum Restored as Powelson, Chatterjee Confirmed
The Senate confirmed Pennsylvania regulator Robert Powelson and GOP aide Neil Chatterjee to FERC, restoring the quorum the commission lost six months ago.
Exelon Confident on ZECs; Will Seek PJM Changes
Exelon said they will press PJM to enact changes boosting off-peak prices and are confident nuclear plants in New York and Illinois will survive challenges.
SPP Board of Directors/Members Committee Briefs: July 25, 2017
The SPP Board of Directors and Members Committee approved MOPC's decision to let the Z2, Export Pricing and Gas-Electric Coordination task forces expire.
Ex-FERC Commissioner Tony Clark Addresses Markets’ ‘Identity Crisis’
Tony Clark’s term as FERC commissioner ended nine months ago, but he hasn’t stopped thinking about the issues that animated him during his four-year tenure.
FirstEnergy CEO Says Country Heading for Natural Gas ‘Disaster’
FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones said that he thinks the “country is heading for a disaster” because of its over-reliance on natural gas for generating power.
RTOs to Congress: Don’t Lose Faith in Markets
RTO officials acknowledged their challenges but asked Congress not to depart from 20 years of supporting wholesale markets.
New York ZEC Suit Dismissed
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed all claims in a suit against New York state’s zero-emissions credit (ZEC) program.
Trump DOE, EPA Budget Cuts Scaled Back by Congressional Panels
Congress rejected President Trump’s proposal for deep budget cuts at EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE).

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