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March 21, 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. 
FERC Certifies Settlement of Entergy’s 9th Annual Bandwidth Filing
FERC certified a settlement between Entergy Services and the Louisiana PSC in the corporation’s ninth annual bandwidth filing under its system agreement.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on FERC, Obama Administration, EPA, NRC, White House and other agencies.
Despite Lengthy Negotiations, PJM Cost Allocation Settlement Still Finds Detractors
A settlement between PJM and transmission owners over the procedure for cost allocation of major projects is receiving criticism from stakeholders.
Cybersecurity Rules Urged for Distribution Companies
Regulators urged their colleagues at the NARUC summer conference to join them in developing cybersecurity rules for electric distribution companies.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on FERC, NRC, PSEG and other agencies.
Little Love for PJM in Capacity Market Debate
The PJM Capacity Performance rules got little love during a NARUC panel discussion on the role of states versus markets in procuring electric generation.
NARUC Panel Considers Smart Grid’s Accomplishments, Regulatory Responses
Slow-moving regulators and utility procurement practices are hindering smart grid innovation, a panel of tech executives told the NARUC summer conference.
FERC OKs Settlement, Orders Earlier Refunds in MISO Voltage Cost Allocation Case
FERC approved a settlement in a dispute between WPPI Energy and MISO over how to allocate voltage and local reliability costs to pseudo-tied load.
Electric Industry Lobbies, Waits on CFTC Private Rights Ruling
The electric industry has done its part in building opposition to the CFTC proposal to allow private rights of action on energy market transactions.
FERC Proposes Adopting NAESB Standards
FERC proposes to adopt the new NAESB standards, adopted by its Wholesale Electric Quadrant and filed with FERC last October.

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