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December 22, 2025

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. 
PJM Proposes Shifting MOPR Determinations to FERC
PJM has proposed shifting the burden of determining what resources are subject to the MOPR away from the RTO and the Monitor to FERC itself.
Creation of a DOE ‘Foundation’ Seen as Key to Modernizing the Grid
One way to help the U.S. get to net-zero emissions would be the creation of a DOE “Foundation,” argued some participants of the second EnVision Forum.
Biden Admin Announces New Tx Expansion Measures
The U.S. DOT issued guidance on working with its state counterparts to facilitate the use of existing highway rights of way for building transmission lines.
Comments Come into FERC on PJM Capacity Market
FERC received dozens of comments on the final day for stakeholders to answer questions on the future of PJM’s capacity market.
US Lags Small Countries on Climate Innovation
The second day of President Biden’s virtual Leaders Summit on Climate highlighted the technological innovations other, smaller countries have achieved.
In-person MACRUC Conference Scheduled for June
MACRUC announced that its 26th annual Education Conference will take place June 27-30 at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Pennsylvania.
FirstEnergy Seeking Deal with DOJ in Bribery Case
FirstEnergy has disclosed it is negotiating with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding its role in a $60 million bribery and racketeering scheme.
Duke Energy Seeks Flexibility in Long-duration Storage
Duke Energy told the Energy Storage Association’s annual conference that it will need new storage technologies to meet its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Energy Storage Hopes for ‘Christmas Present’ from Congress
Renewable and storage organization leaders at the Energy Storage Association’s annual conference were upbeat about Biden’s pledge to reduce emissions.
Biden Commits US to Cutting GHG Emissions 50% by 2030
President Biden recommitted the U.S. to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement, upping its target to 50% from 2005 levels by 2030.

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