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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. 
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FERC Considering NIPSCO Proposals on PJM-MISO Seam
FERC has asked for comments on the pros and cons of six potential rule changes, proposed by NIPSCO, intended to push PJM and MISO to create cross-border transmission projects.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on the Supreme Court, the Fish & Wildlife Service, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the EPA.
UTC Trader: Firm was Ruined by ‘Unfair’ FERC Prosecution
A Florida power trader under investigation for market manipulation over up-to-congestion trades says that an “unfair” investigation by FERC has ruined his business.
SPP: $45/ton Adder, Wind, Gas Meets EPA Carbon Rule
SPP could comply with the EPA’s Clean Power Plan through a $45/ton carbon adder and 7.8 GW of additional generation, most of it wind, the RTO said.
MISO-PJM Cross-Border Projects Still Languishing, NIPSCO Says
More than a decade after the MISO-PJM seam was formed, no cross-border projects have been approved and built, NIPSCO said.
PJM to Respond on Capacity Performance Friday; Seeks Auction Delay
PJM plans to respond by Friday to FERC's questions about its Capacity Performance proposal and may delay its May capacity auction, officials said Wednesday.
PJM Files to Delay Capacity Auction
Still hoping to win approval for its proposed revamp of capacity market rules, PJM asked FERC Tuesday to delay the May 11-15 Base Residual Auction.
PJM Asks FERC for Direction on Refunds from Illegal Trades
PJM has asked FERC to untangle the question of how profits from trades that are determined to be illegal get calculated and refunded.
New England Generators Challenge Sloped Demand Curve
New England power generators asked a federal appeals court to overturn FERC orders that accepted ISO-NE’s change to a sloped demand curve in advance of this year’s Forward Capacity Auction.
Federal Briefs
This week's FERC and federal briefs include news on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy.

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