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December 7, 2025

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N.J. Mulls PJM Withdrawal amid Energy Shortfall Predictions
Anger over a recent dramatic rate hike and fears of energy shortfalls because of a predicted future rise in demand have prompted New Jersey to look anew at whether the state should consider pulling out of PJM.
DOE
DOE Reliability Report Argues Changes Required to Avoid Outages Past 2030
DOE's report tries to apply one reliability metric to different markets and finds significant new capacity will be needed in some markets to avoid reliability problems by 2030.
Hydro-Québec
NYISO Proposes ICAP Changes for New Entry Ahead of CHPE
NYISO is proposing changes to certain capacity market parameters to accommodate the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission project, as well as facilitate the new entry of resources.
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Texas Supreme Court Dismisses Bulk of Winter Storm Uri Claims
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against residents and businesses who sued utilities after the deadly February 2021 winter storm known as Uri, saying they did not adequately prove the companies were intentionally negligent in causing widespread power blackouts.
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CESA Report Examines State Approaches to Meet Rising Power Demand
A new Clean Energy States Alliance report highlights how states are tackling the rise in electricity demand, which varies based on factors such as the scale of demand growth they face and their geography.
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FERC Again Rejects SDG&E Bid for RTO Adder
FERC denied San Diego Gas & Electric's challenge of a commission order rejecting the utility’s request for an RTO adder to its transmission rates based on its participation in CAISO.
TVA
Trump Nominates Four to TVA Board of Directors
The nine-member TVA board is down to three members due to the Senate’s failure to act on President Biden’s three nominations in 2024 and Trump’s firing of three sitting members in the spring of 2025. 
Invenergy
Missouri AG Opens Inquiry into Grain Belt Express
Missouri's attorney general says he has opened an investigation into Invenergy’s Grain Belt Express transmission project, an 800-mile, HVDC line that has been under development since 2010.
Hydro-Québec
Drought, Climate Drive Uncertainty on New England Imports from Québec
The impending addition of new export commitments could pose a challenge for Hydro-Québec over the next few years if drought conditions persist.
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FERC Updates Environmental Review Process in Line with Trump Order
FERC changed its regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act in compliance with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14154, “Unleashing American Energy."

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