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March 13, 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. 
Net Metering Reform Means Asking New Questions
Panelists at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Winter Policy Summit discussed the benefits and challenges of net energy metering.
Order 2222 Testing Planning, Communications
FERC’s directive to open wholesale markets to aggregations of DERs is forcing states to consider more holistic system planning.
Congress Urged to Codify Clinton Order on Enviro Justice
President Biden’s early directives on environmental justice do not go far enough, members of the House Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change heard.
Report: ‘Social Contract’ Needed for Decarbonization
The focus on technology in the transition to a carbon-free economy ignores the social impacts of the changes, the National Academies said in a report.
ACORE: COVID, Impeachment Could Delay Infrastructure Bill
Congress could push an infrastructure financing bill into the second quarter, imperiling the legislative goals of clean energy industries, the ACORE warned.
Net Metering Successors Need ‘Holistic Approach’
Four trends have emerged from the evolution of net energy metering rate design, an industry expert told state utility commissioners and their staff.
Senate Energy Chief Sets His Ground Rules
Sen. Joe Manchin expressed confidence the U.S. can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but insisted commercial-scale CCS must be part of the solution.
Glick: These 4 FERC Priorities Will Affect Energy Storage
FERC Chair Richard Glick told the Energy Storage Association one of his priorities is to further break down barriers for storage in the capacity markets.
McCarthy to NASEO: State Energy Targets Matter
The Biden administration aims to support the work states are doing to eliminate harmful emissions, White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy said.
EIA Predicts Electric Demand Rebound by 2025
Electricity demand will return to pre-COVID levels by 2025 while total energy consumption will likely lag until at least 2029, the EIA said.

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