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March 19, 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.
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House Panel Considers Bills on PURPA, LNG Exports
A House subcommittee heard testimony from federal officials and stakeholders on Republican legislation to expand LNG exports and revise PURPA.
FERC Approves CAISO Resource Adequacy, MRTU Revisions
FERC issued decisions related to CAISO’s resource adequacy program and transmission service in the Pacific Northwest.
FERC: Ameren Illinois Formula Rate Stands
FERC again rejected a challenge to Ameren Illinois’ formula rate while tamping down a rehearing request from Ameren itself.
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DC Circuit Rejects New England Scarcity Pricing Challenge
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected NEPGA's challenge to FERC orders on scarcity prices, saying the commission had properly considered its complaints.
MISO
FERC Denies Louisiana PSC Clarification on Entergy ROEs
FERC denied the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) request for clarification on one matter related to a sprawling Entergy-related case.
FERC Denies New England Tx Owners ROE Rehearing
FERC denied requests by New England transmission owners for rehearing of its ruling regarding complaints over their base return on equity.
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FERC Denies Bear Swamp Waiver on Affiliate Info
FERC denied Bear Swamp Power’s request for a waiver of the requirement to include certain affiliate information in its market-based rate filings.
FERC Nixes SMECO Request to Pre-empt Md. Solar Rules
FERC denied a request by SMECO to rehear a petition asking it to rule that Maryland PSC's community solar program runs afoul of PURPA.
‘Creative’ Settlement Approved in VEPCO Revenue Spat
FERC approved a settlement in a yearslong fight over how much revenue VEPCO should receive for its reactive energy supply fleet.
FERC Denies FirstLight Hydro Capacity Change
FERC denied FirstLight’s request to change reservoir levels at its Northfield Mountain hydro plant, citing the potential impact on an endangered species.

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