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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. 
Overheard at NECPUC 2017 Symposium
More than 300 participants attended the 70th Annual Symposium of the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners (NECPUC).
UPDATE: Trump Fights Congress, History with Tx Sale Bid
Some members of Congress have joined power utilities in opposing Trump’s proposal to sell assets of the federal power marketing administrations.
CAISO Boosts Reserves After August Event Report
CAISO will increase its daily procurement of operating reserves in response to the erroneous tripping of solar generation caused the loss of 1,200 MW.
Experts ID New Cyber Threat to SCADA Systems
Experts identified what may be the most dangerous cybersecurity threat yet to the U.S. power system, malware that can commandeer circuit breakers.
LaFleur Ready to Welcome New Members as FERC Backlog Grows
Acting FERC Chair Cheryl LaFleur expressed relief at the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners’ (NECPUC) 70th Annual Symposium.
FERC Staff Says 2-Year Hydropower Licensing Feasible
Developers of certain hydroelectric projects can feasibly get federal approval within two years under current regulations, FERC staff said in a report.
FERC Nominees Easily Advance to Full Senate
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 20-3 to advance Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson, President Trump’s nominees for FERC.
MISO Asks FERC for Pseudo-Tie Technical Conference
MISO is asking FERC to schedule a technical conference to clarify the rules governing the implementation and use of pseudo-ties.
Updated: Trump Pulling U.S. Out of Paris Climate Accord
President Trump followed through on his campaign pledge to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord on climate change
CPP’s Fate Leaves States, Markets to Drive Grid Decarbonization
Policies, market forces and technology will continue the decarbonization of the electric industry regardless of the fate of EPA’s Clean Power Plan.

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