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 to Rule on SPP’s RA Requirement for Winter

Mar 16, 2025MarketsTom Kleckner

FERC is expected to rule on SPP’s proposed tariff revisions adding a winter season resource adequacy requirement and several other issues related to the grid operator.

Data Centers’ Need for Speed Clashing with Plodding Pace of Regulation

Mar 13, 2025ResourcesJames Downing

Even if demand forecasts from new data centers are twice as large as what ends up being built, the growth is going to be at a scale where the power industry’s regulations need to change to keep up with it, former FERC Commissioner Allison Clements said.

FERC Approves New York Transco’s Formula Rate, Sets ROE for Hearing

Mar 13, 2025NYISOVincent Gabrielle

FERC approved including additional expense accounts in New York Transco’s new company-wide formula rate over the protests of the Public Service Commission and New York City.

MISO Intent on Answers as to IMM Role in Tx Planning

Mar 13, 2025MarketsAmanda Durish Cook

MISO confirmed it’s taking steps to get answers from FERC about the role the Independent Market Monitor should have — if any — in transmission planning.

Chang Encourages MISO to Mobilize on Load Growth

Mar 13, 2025MISOAmanda Durish Cook

FERC Commissioner Judy Chang delivered remarks on the importance of meeting ballooning load at MISO Board Week in New Orleans.

NERC Cold Weather Standard Commenters Say More Work Needed

Mar 12, 2025Standards/ProgramsHolden Mann

Industry commenters mostly supported NERC's draft cold weather standard, but several called for further revisions.

MISO to Seek 3-Year Order 881 Delay for Vendor Holdups

Mar 12, 2025MISOAmanda Durish Cook

MISO announced it will ask FERC for a postponement on rolling out ambient-adjusted line ratings until December 2028.

FERC Approves Power Up NE Tx Filing amid Funding Uncertainty

Mar 10, 2025TransmissionJon Lamson

FERC approved a guarantee for National Grid to recoup all prudently incurred costs for the company’s portion of the Power Up New England transmission project if the project is terminated due to factors outside the company’s control.