FERC gave final approval to a NERC standard on physical security without a provision that would have given government agencies the ability to overrule transmission owners’ definition of “critical” facilities.

SPP won FERC approval to add three new members in the Upper Great Plains, an expansion that restores the RTO’s scope after its loss of Entergy to MISO.

Con Ed of New York filed a complaint with FERC stating its opposition to a cost allocation formula that PJM has devised for two transmission upgrades.

FERC has ordered settlement procedures on MISO’s proposed cost allocation for the Presque Isle Power Plant, which would cause steep rate increases for residents in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

In response to requests from several senators from both parties, the DoE’s Inspector General has begun an investigation into FERC’s Enforcement office.

The New England Power Generators Association asked FERC Nov. 14 to order ISO-NE to exclude demand response from the Forward Capacity Market.

MISO consumer advocates asked the FERC to reconsider their request to cap the equity component of transmission owners’ capital structure at 50%.

News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the NSA, the EPA and the NRC.

FERC yesterday approved the $6.8 billion merger of Exelon and Pepco Holdings Inc., dismissing concerns from PJM stakeholders.

News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the Energy Department, FERC and the NRC.