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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. 
Offshore Wind Industry Looks for Next Gust of Support
A senior federal official told offshore wind energy developers that the Trump administration supports their cause as the industry looks to build momentum.
Avangrid Renewables CEO Steps Down to Take NW Natural Role
Avangrid Renewables CEO Frank Burkhartsmeyer is resigning to take over as chief financial officer for Oregon-based natural gas service provider NW Natural.
Electric Infrastructure: Sky Keeps not Falling
Columnist Steve Huntoon argues against the findings of a recent ASCE report on America's elecric infrastructure and ASCE responds with their view.
Court Rejects FERC ROE Order for New England
The D.C. Circuit overturned the 2014 FERC order setting the base return on equity (ROE) for a group of New England transmission owners at 10.57%.
FERC: Gas Continued to Dominate in 2016
The warmest winter on record, plus increased pipeline capacity, led to record-low natural gas prices, FERC said in its annual State of the Markets Report.
Ex-Trump Transition Chief: Energy Efficiency ‘Had a Good Run’
Two lobbyists recounted their experiences as members of President Trump's transition team at the Energy Bar Association's annual meeting.
EBA Panel: CPP’s Demise not Certain — and it Doesn’t Matter
A panel at the EBA Annual Meeting suggests the Trump administration may not succeed in killing EPA’s Clean Power Plan and decarbonization will continue.
Overheard at the Energy Bar Association Annual Meeting
More than 400 FERC officials, energy lawyers and stakeholders attended the Energy Bar Association annual meeting.
Lifeline or Pipedream? EBA Panels Debate Need for More Gas in NE
Dissent over natural gas pipelines was on display during a panel on gas-electric coordination at the Energy Bar Association’s annual conference.
EBA Panel: States Acting on CO2 Because Markets Can’t
Panelists discussed the growing pressures of state policy initiatives on FERC-regulated markets at the Energy Bar Association’s annual conference.

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