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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. 
FERC Affirms Entergy Refund Order on Off-System Sales
FERC affirmed its 2012 ruling requiring Entergy to make refunds to ratepayers because of an improper allocation of the sources of off-system energy sales.
Supreme Court Rejects MD Subsidy for CPV Plant
The Supreme Court rejected the Maryland PSC attempt to subsidize CPV's combined cycle plant, saying it interfered with FERC jurisdiction.
FERC to Examine RTO Rules for Energy Storage
FERC is seeking comment on if, when and how energy storage can participate in the wholesale energy markets, questioning whether RTOs’ rules are creating barriers for the resource
FERC ALJ: Shell, Iberdrola Owe California $1.1B over Energy Crisis
A FERC judge ruled that Shell and Iberdrola  saddled California consumers with $1.1 billion in excess energy costs at the height of the Western Energy Crisis.
Congress May Order CFTC to Back Down on Private Rights
Sen. John Boozman introduced legislation that would force the CFTC to grant SPP the same broad regulatory exemptions the commission granted other RTOs.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), FERC, Holtec International, the NRC, and others.
PJM: MOPR Could be Improved, but not by BRA
PJM asked FERC not to order changes to the RTO’s minimum offer price rule before May’s Base Residual Auction.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on FERC, NRC, the US Civil Rights Commissions and others.
NRC Backs Indian Point in Dispute with NY
NRC approved Entergy’s request to extend the time between leak tests at the Indian Point power plant to 15 years instead of 10.
Dominion: Tx Project Should be Regionally Allocated
Dominion Resources argued that its proposal has regional benefits and is unlike 98% of Form 715 projects.

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