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March 20, 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.
GSEC
FERC OKs SPP Scarcity Pricing Change
FERC approved SPP’s operating reserves proposal but said the RTO should respond to criticism about scarcity pricing avoidance.
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Early Adopter Pa. Worried by Retreat from Competitive Markets
The 7th Annual Pennsylvania Energy Management Conference featured discussions about state policy, the DOE NOPR and zero-emission credits.
FirstEnergy
NOPR Reply Comments Bring More Criticism of PJM Proposal
PJM’s proposed alternative to the DOE NOPR came under fire, as regulators and other RTOs joined Monitor Joe Bowring in opposition.
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EDF Asks MISO to Revisit Queue Overhaul
EDF Renewable Energy is urging MISO stakeholders to revisit MISO's recently reformed interconnection queue process.
Generators Seek Rehearing of ISO-NE CONE Ruling
The New England Power Generators Association filed a request for rehearing of FERC's approval of ISO-NE’s updated cost of new entry value.
FERC Settlement Cuts Barclays Market Manipulation Fine
FERC agreed to sharply reduce the penalty Barclays Bank must pay to settle claims that it manipulated Western electricity markets a decade ago.
NOPR Backers, Foes Seek Last Word at Comment Deadline
Nuclear and coal generators made their argument for price supports, as opponents urged FERC to allow stakeholders time to debate the value of resilience.
Duke University
Counterflow — Clunkers Shoot Selves in Foot
Supporters of the DOE NOPR have promoted an insane rush to judgment, according to columnist Steve Huntoon.
FERC May Consider Hydro License Changes
FERC may consider additional changes to its hydropower licensing rules following a review prompted an executive order by President Trump.
CEOs See Dollar Signs in ZECs, PJM Price Formation
The CEOs of Exelon, PSEG and Dominion praised proposed price supports for nuclear and coal generators during their third-quarter earnings calls.

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