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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. 
RTOs Unfazed by Trump Climate Order
While the executive order signed by Trump rolling back efforts to combat climate change upset some, RTO officials are largely shrugging their shoulders.
Trump Policies Likely Little Help to Coal; May Aid China
While interest groups and coal-state lawmakers praised President Trump's recent executive order, most reactions ranged from skepticism to derision.
Trump Order Begins Perilous Attempt to Undo Clean Power Plan
President Trump signed an executive order directing EPA to begin undoing its Clean Power Plan, a centerpiece of American efforts to battle climate change.
Kentucky Overturns Nuclear Moratorium: Now What?
Kentucky has dropped its nuclear moratorium, but experts on both sides of the nuclear debate say the move probably won’t result in new reactors for now.
CAISO, BPA Ink Agreement to Ease Northwest EIM Transfers
CAISO has signed a transmission agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration designed to facilitate Energy Imbalance Market transfers.
Trump Begins Attempt to Undo Clean Power Plan
President Trump signed an executive order directing the EPA to begin the lengthy process of undoing its Clean Power Plan.
IRC: Renewables’ Future Depends on Grid’s Ability to ‘Accommodate’
The ISO/RTO Council's report concludes the grid depends on adding renewables, the accuracy of data and coordinating DER at the grid-operator level.
PJM, SPP Chiefs Share Frustration with Order 1000
PJM CEO Andy Ott and SPP CEO Nick Brown said that FERC Order 1000 is causing headaches while doing little to encourage transmission development.
Industry Gets Tips on Turning Data into Intelligence
Some RTOs are not using the vast amount of data they collect as well as they could, speakers said at the RTO Insider/SAS ISO Summit at SAS headquarters.
© Cassondra Wilson, SAS Institute Inc.
Overheard at RTO Insider/SAS ISO Summit
Dozens of RTO and ISO officials journeyed to SAS’ snow-free campus in NC last week for the ISO Summit and discussions on data and technology challenges.

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