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March 27, 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. 
CFTC Giving Trader Data to FERC; Turf Issues Remain
The CFTC has begun regular information-sharing with FERC after several years of wrangling and pressure from the U.S. Senate.
FERC Orders Rules on Grid’s Physical Security
Responding to concerns raised by the sabotage of a PG&E substation, FERC has ordered reliability standards to enhance the grid's physical security.
PJM Best, ISO-NE Worst in Gas-Electric Alignment: Study
A Department of Energy-funded study concludes that PJM has the best alignment of electric and natural gas infrastructure among U.S. regions on the Eastern Interconnection.
PJM Proposes Change to CONE Schedule
PJM officials told members last week they want to accelerate the schedule of the quadrennial review of the Cost of New Entry (CONE) by two months.
Stakeholders Approve Gas-Electric Communication
PJM Members last week approved revisions to the Operating Agreement to allow PJM to share non-public operational information with natural gas pipelines and local distribution companies.
PJM Trader Calls FERC on Manipulation Probe
The Powhatan Energy Fund, the subject of a FERC investigation for more than three years without being charged, has decided to go on offense by releasing documents it says proves it has been unfairly hounded.
The Players
A guide to the players in the Powhatan Energy Fund market manipulation investigation.
Expand Cyber Protections to Distribution System: Panel
WASHINGTON -- A panel headed by former CIA and NSA chief Michael Hayden today recommended an expansion of the electric industry’s cybersecurity efforts, saying the current efforts by FERC and NERC fail to protect the distribution system.
Senators Cite PJM in Reliability Concerns
Two members of the Senate Energy committee cited PJM to support their concerns about the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s pending greenhouse gas regulations.
MOPR Prevails Against New Jersey, Maryland
FERC was within its rights to approve PJM’s controversial capacity market MOPR rule changes in 2011, a federal appeals court ruled.

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