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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. 
ACORE: Storage and Tax Incentives Key to Infrastructure
A panel of industry stakeholders concluded ACORE’s Policy Forum with a discussion on infrastructure and the policies that might shape the future grid.
ACORE Panelists Discuss Regulatory Role in Biden Agenda
Former FERC Chair Norman Bay joined a panel at ACORE's Policy Forum to discuss the opportunities for regulators to advance President Biden’s energy policies.
DOE Urges Stakeholders to Rethink Value of Storage
The DOE is encouraging long-duration energy storage owners, those who purchase their services and state governments to rethink how those assets are valued.
Manchin: Environmental Push in Congress Potentially ‘Divisive’
With Democrats holding slim majorities in both chambers of Congress, Sen. Joe Manchin (D) has outsize influence on energy and environmental legislation.
Wyden Talks ‘Bold’ Policy to Spur Green Economy
Sen. Ron Wyden predicted at this year's ACORE Policy Forum that Congress will take meaningful steps toward U.S. emissions-reduction goals.
Congress Looks to Former EPA Admins for Guidance
The House heard testimony from former EPA Administrators Christine Todd Whitman and Carol Browner shortly before the Senate confirmed Michael Regan.
Granholm Calls on US to Lead $23T Clean Tech Market
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told ACORE's Policy Forum that the U.S. must be on the front lines of addressing the climate crisis.
Overheard at CERAWeek by IHS Markit
The energy industry’s largest international gathering, CERAWeek by IHS Markit, was held virtually with “unprecedented” participation.
FERC Sets ‘Listening Sessions’ on New Office
FERC will take public input on the commission’s nascent Office of Public Participation during “listening sessions” on March 17 to 25.
Texas PUC Won’t Reprice $16B Error
The Texas PUC declined to reprice $16 billion in market transactions that may have been incorrectly priced during the February winter storm.

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