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March 12, 2026

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil; reviews proposals to build LNG terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines; and licenses hydropower projects. FERC also oversees operations of regional wholesale electricity and natural gas markets and oversees the reliability of the bulk electric system.
The Brattle Group
DC Circuit Rejects FERC Logic on PJM 10% Adder
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected FERC's logic for approving a 10% cost adder in PJM's capacity market.
FERC
FERC, ERO Issue Assessment Recommendations
In a new report, FERC and the ERO Enterprise detailed recommendations for utilities to improve the performance of their real-time assessments.
Citizenz for a Responsible Energy Future
Consumer Groups Seek Congressional Study of Organized Markets
Public interest and consumer groups asked Congress to order an independent study on the impact of FERC wholesale market policies on costs and reliability.
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FERC, E-ISAC Report Details Reach of SolarWinds Compromise
A new report from FERC and the E-ISAC details the ongoing cost of last year's breach of the SolarWinds Orion platform, which affected thousands of companies.
MISO
MISO, TOs: More Time Needed for ROE Refunds
MISO and transmission owners said they need nine more months to issue refunds stemming from FERC's 2020 change to ROE in transmission rates.
Colonial Pipeline
King, Mandia Warn of ‘Unlimited’ Cyber Dangers
The U.S. remains vulnerable to cyberattacks from both state actors and criminals acting with foreign governments' blessings, participants warned in a webinar.
EPIC
Glick Hypes Biden Admin’s Transmission Promotion
The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago hosted a discussion with FERC Chairman Richard Glick on challenges facing the nation's grid.
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FERC OKs CAISO Wheel-through Restrictions
FERC approved CAISO's controversial rule changes on wheel-throughs, intended to ensure the ISO has adequate capacity this summer.
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Can New Laws Overcome Transmission Permitting Roadblocks?
A House panel heard testimony on Democratic proposals to address cost allocation problems and increase federal authority over siting of transmission lines.
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NEPOOL Participants Committee Summer Meeting Briefs: June 24, 2021
According to a report from the External Market Monitor, energy prices and uplift costs in ISO-NE are higher compared to other RTO markets.

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