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March 25, 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 Rejects Rehearing Requests on IS
FERC denied multiple requests for rehearing and clarification of its 2014 order that conditionally approved the core Integrated System entities’ SPP membership.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Commerce Department and the Interior Department.
FERC Jurisdiction over DR in Peril as Supreme Court Splits
The Supreme Court's liberal wing indicated support Wednesday for FERC’s jurisdiction over demand response, but the commission faced harsh questions from conservative Antonin Scalia and swing vote Anthony Kennedy.
FERC Grants Exemption for Renewables, Self-Supply in NY ICAP Market
FERC granted renewable energy resources an exemption from buyer-side mitigation rules in New York's installed capacity market.
FERC Sets Tech Conference on PJM Tx Planning Rules
FERC scheduled a technical conference for Nov. 12 to examine how PJM determines whether solutions to local transmission needs should be part of the regional transmission plan.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on EPA, the Energy Department, the House of Representatives and the Waters of the United States rule.
Moeller Leaving FERC Oct. 30; No Replacement in Sight
Nearly five months after Commissioner Philip Moeller announced he was leaving FERC, President Obama has yet to announce a replacement.
FERC Launches Probe into MISO Capacity Auction
FERC has begun a non-public investigation over allegations of improprieties in MISO's April capacity auction and will hold a technical conference on the matter Oct. 20.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Energy Department.
Late Changes to House Energy Bill Leave Democrats Miffed
A key House committee approved what would be the first comprehensive energy legislation in eight years, but hopes for passage dimmed after amendments favored by the oil and gas industry and reductions in funding eroded bipartisan support.

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