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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.
FERC Defends PJM Capacity Performance Before DC Circuit
A group of advocates told the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals that it should overturn PJM’s Capacity Performance construct.
IPPs File Challenge to Illinois Nuclear Subsidies
Independent power producers filed a federal suit challenging Illinois’ zero-emission credits for Exelon’s Quad Cities and Clinton nuclear plants.
Commissioners Ask MISO to Share Tx Project Cost Data
At the NARUC winter meeting, OMS members sharply questioned MISO officials over its refusal to share with them raw transmission project cost data.
Nuclear Industry Seeks to Remain Relevant
At the Nuclear Energy Institute’s briefing to Wall Street, CEO Maria Korsnick insisted things are getting better for the industry.
PJM Market Implementation Committee Briefs
PJM officials briefed the Market Implementation Committee on the implications of FERC's lack of quorum.
Modest Optimism, Lingering Questions at Tx Summit
The first National Electric Transmission Infrastructure Summit heard concerns over how to pay for grid modernization and FERC's lack of a quorum.
CAISO Takes First Stab at Defining Frequency Response Market
CAISO officials and stakeholders discussed the ISO's primary frequency response product initiative.
EEI Pledges to Fight Elimination of Tax Deductions
Investor-owned utilities will fight any tax overhaul that doesn’t preserve deductions for interest and taxes, the head of EEI told Wall Street analysts.
MISO Auction Redesign in Limbo After FERC Rejection
MISO will likely fall back on its existing capacity auction design next year after its competitive retail solution failed to win FERC approval.
Dominion Resources Changing Name to Dominion Energy
Dominion Resources is rebranding itself as Dominion Energy, a change accompanied by a new logo and news of increased earnings.

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