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March 24, 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. 
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on natural gas pipelines, the EPA ozone rule and spent nuclear fuel.
FERC Again Rebuffs Brayton Point Union
FERC denied rehearing of its June decision certifying the ninth Forward Capacity Auction results in ISO-NE.
FERC Orders Tech Conference on PJM FTR Rule Changes
The conference will explore PJM's claim that its existing rules on FTRs and auction revenue rights are unjust and unreasonable.
EPA Slams Brakes on Plant Repowering
EPA has overruled New York officials and ordered an additional air quality review for a dormant coal-fired power plant
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on EPA, FTC, the Energy Department and the House of Representatives.
FERC Orders MISO to Shift Electric Schedule
FERC said MISO's current schedule doesn’t allow gas-fired generators enough time to procure fuel.
Appeals Court Upholds FERC on West Coast Energy Crisis Case
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals last week sided with FERC in the latest chapter of the long-running legal dispute over the California-West Coast energy crisis of 2000-2001.
FERC Briefs
A summary of orders approved by FERC at its open meeting on Dec. 17, 2015., concerning PATH reimbursement and MISO SSR procedures.
Manitoba-Minnesota Tx Line Granted Rate Incentives
ALLETE won FERC approval last week for rate incentives on the Great Northern Transmission Line between Manitoba and Minnesota.
FERC Seeks $2.5M Fine in CAISO Market Manipulation
FERC ordered ETRACOM and its principal trader Michael Rosenberg to respond to allegations that they manipulated the CAISO energy market.

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