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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. 
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NYISO Sees ‘Productive Dialogue’ on Carbon Adder
Efforts to incorporate New York’s aggressive climate change policies into NYISO markets are focused on the introduction of a carbon price adder.
Doubts About Balancing Markets, State Policies in Diverse PJM
In response to a request for comments on paths to reconciling policies and wholesale markets, PJM officials told FERC they are pursuing three initiatives.
Panel: NY Renewables Require Clear Regulations
NY's push to derive half its electricity from clean energy must be accompanied by regulatory consistency, Renewable Energy Conference panelists said.
We Read 79 FERC Comments so You Don’t Have to
Following FERC’s technical conference on tensions between wholesale electric markets and policy initiatives, the commission invited comments on five paths.
‘Hot Mic’ Reveals Montana Move Against Solar QFs
A microphone picked up Montana PSC Commissioner Bob Lake speaking privately about a recent decision to reduce solar QF's standard contract length.
Trump Promises to Make US Energy Dominate
President Trump announced six “initiatives” in a speech at Energy Department headquarters Thursday, saying they would create “American energy dominance.”
Trump Taps Senate Aide, Former Lobbyist for FERC
President Trump intends to nominate Richard Glick, general counsel for the Democrats on Senate ENR to replace FERC Commissioner Colette Honorable.
FERC Tentatively OKs New MISO-PJM Project Type
FERC approved a proposal by PJM and MISO to create a new category of interregional projects while cautioning that the measure could see revisions.
Overheard at the Mid-America Regulatory Conference
The Mid-America Regulatory Conference drew an above-capacity assembly of public utility regulators, legal counsel and other industry insiders.
UPDATE: FERC’s Colette Honorable Says Goodbye
FERC Commissioner Colette Honorable tweeted late Monday night that Friday, June 30 (the last day of her term) would be her last day at the commission.

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