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March 4, 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.
NERC
FERC Accepts NERC Budget Update
FERC accepted NERC's clarification of several elements of the ERO's 2023 budget.
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FERC Explains Denial of Rehearing on Cold Weather Standard
FERC said petitioners' call to overturn its approval of EOP-012-1 was outside the scope of the proceeding.
City of Nixa, Mo.
FERC Denies Rehearing over GridLiance Transmission Recovery

FERC denied a rehearing request over its February decision approving SPP’s proposed tariff revisions for GridLiance High Plains-owned facilities.

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FERC Approves $1.8M Penalty Against Exelon Utilities
Six Exelon utilities have agreed to pay ReliabilityFirst $1.8 million for violating NERC's reliability standards.
Evergy
FERC Affirms Affiliate Status of Evergy, Bluescape
FERC affirmed Evergy’s status as an affiliate of Bluescape Energy Partners, rebuffing rehearing requests from the Kansas City utility and the Edison Electric Institute.
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Former FERC Commissioners Share Outlooks with MACRUC
Current or former FERC commissioners  shared their views on the future of RTOs and the relationship between state and federal regulators.
Shutterstock
New Jersey Backs $150 Million Hike for Offshore Wind Transmission
The state's Board of Public Utilities  approved an additional expenses for the state’s $1.07 billion transmission project to connect offshore wind farms to the grid.
NYISO
FERC Accepts NYISO’s Revisions to CRIS
FERC issued an order accepting NYISO's proposed tariff revisions to CRIS rights, which will make them easier for deactivated facilities to to adjust.
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FERC Issues Order 898, Changing Its Uniform System of Accounts
FERC issued Order 898, its final rule updating its Uniform System of Accounts.
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
FERC Denies Rehearing over SPP Z2 Credits
FERC rejected four separate rehearing requests related to SPP’s revenue credits under Attachment Z of its tariff.

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