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March 24, 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.
Ex-Trump Transition Chief: Energy Efficiency ‘Had a Good Run’
Two lobbyists recounted their experiences as members of President Trump's transition team at the Energy Bar Association's annual meeting.
MISO Stakeholders Question Electric-Gas Info Sharing
MISO is preparing nondisclosure agreements and associated Tariff language to share natural gas usage profiles with pipeline operators.
EBA Panel: CPP’s Demise not Certain — and it Doesn’t Matter
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Pseudo-Tie Feud Rises as Patton, NYISO Protest PJM Proposal
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EBA Panel: States Acting on CO2 Because Markets Can’t
Panelists discussed the growing pressures of state policy initiatives on FERC-regulated markets at the Energy Bar Association’s annual conference.
RTOs Unfazed by Trump Climate Order
While the executive order signed by Trump rolling back efforts to combat climate change upset some, RTO officials are largely shrugging their shoulders.
Trump Policies Likely Little Help to Coal; May Aid China
While interest groups and coal-state lawmakers praised President Trump's recent executive order, most reactions ranged from skepticism to derision.
Kentucky Overturns Nuclear Moratorium: Now What?
Kentucky has dropped its nuclear moratorium, but experts on both sides of the nuclear debate say the move probably won’t result in new reactors for now.
CAISO, BPA Ink Agreement to Ease Northwest EIM Transfers
CAISO has signed a transmission agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration designed to facilitate Energy Imbalance Market transfers.
PJM Markets and Reliability and Members Committees Briefs
The PJM Markets and Reliability Committee and Members Committee discussed the RTO's recent pseudo-tie filing, capacity replacement and fuel-cost policies.

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