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March 23, 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. 
10 Years After: FERC Conference Focuses on Grid Resiliency
FERC called a technical conference to mark the 10 years since Congress gave the commission the power to impose mandatory grid reliability standards.
FERC Approves CAISO’s Aliso Canyon Response Plan Ahead of Summer

FERC OK'd the CAISO plan to temporarily alter its market rules in response to natural gas pipeline restrictions stemming from the closure of the Aliso Canyon storage facility.

NERC Adds to Warnings on Gas Dependence
NERC released a short-term special assessment that highlighted the reliability risks created by increased dependence on natural gas
Companies Dispute FERC Ruling on Crisis Contracts
Iberdrola struck back at a FERC judge’s ruling on their energy crisis supply contract that could subject the company to more than $370 million in penalties.
Company Briefs
This week's company briefs include news on Northeast Energy, Talen Energy, TVA, Ameren, Invenergy, Lincoln Electric, Goldwind, and others.
Order 719: FERC Balanced MMU Independence Against RTO Autonomy
The independence concerns raised by former SPP market monitors resulted in part from FERC’s compromises in Order 719.
Stakeholders Ask FERC to Rehear Cost Allocation Order
Stakeholders ask FERC to revisit its ruling approving solution-based DFAX cost allocation for the Artificial Island and Bergen-Linden Corridor projects.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on the House of Representatives, Obama administration, the Department of Energy, and other agencies.
FERC Rulings in Brief: Week of May 19

FERC issued a policy statement finalizing rules regarding the use of hold-harmless commitments.

Aides Give Behind-the-Scenes Look at Senate Energy Bill
Aides from the Senate Energy Committee gave PJM Annual Meeting attendees a look at the making of the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016.

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