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February 20, 2026

Special Reports & Commentary

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NECA Panelists Talk Carbon Pricing, Northern Pass
Speakers at the NECA Renewable Energy Conference discussed the merits and viability of different methods to achieve New England’s emission reduction goals.
IPPNY Unveils New Look, 2018 Priorities
The Independent Power Producers of New York rang in the new year with a barbecue, a list of priorities, and a new logo.
Traders Seek Clarity in FERC Enforcement Under New Regime
FERC’s enforcement policy is unlikely to shift significantly despite the arrival of four new commissioners, a panel of present and former FERC staffers said. But some think the commission should provide more clarity in defining violations.
Counterflow: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Columnist Steve Huntoon criticizes the Georgia Public Service Commission and its handling of the Vogtle nuclear plant's construction.
Counterflow: Brother, Can You Spare 70 Billion Dimes?
Columnist Steve Huntoon breaks down how the new corporate tax rate will affect electric utilities' return on equity, and how much should be refunded to ratepayers.
Stakeholder Soapbox: Your Audit Report may be Worthless
A good audit report isn't enough to protect utilities from federal penalties after a reliability event, argues former NERC official Terry Brinker.
NRC
Counterflow: Where to Begin? Or End?
Columnist Steve Huntoon criticizes FirstEnergy's efforts to subsidize its Davis-Besse nuclear plant in the name of grid resilience.
The Brattle Group
Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy: Capturing the Stacked Benefits of Battery Storage
Ryan Hledik of The Brattle Group defends his firm's study of the value of energy storage in California.
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New England Panelists Talk ‘Trust’ in Power Project Siting
Developing trust is vital for the project siting process, said panelists at Raab Associates’ 156th New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable.
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Overheard at the Great Plains Institute SPP Workshop
The Great Plains Institute convened state officials and other stakeholders from across the Midwest for a one-day workshop exploring trends in SPP.

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