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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
US independent agency regulating interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil; issues orders governing Avangrid's transmission, wholesale markets, and interconnection.
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FERC holds power to impose governance reforms on PJM, and Swett discusses PJM's legitimacy crisis.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Cities challenged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's new emissions standards move.Some support1 report
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The administration is driving President's effort to grow electricity production for AI, involving consultations with FERC on grid issues and working with Congress on bipartisan permitting overhauls.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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FERC reviews a complaint regarding the incentive structure of the Regional Transmission Office (RTO).Some support3 reports
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Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) reported dam ownership concerns to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).Some support1 report
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Data center expansion is accelerating across multiple US states, with Microsoft facilities in Mount Pleasant and FERC regulating transmission lines.Some support1 report
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FERC affected the operational status of Duke Energy and Exelon on March 24, 2026.Some support2 reports
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VA DEQ and FERC are monitoring the Banister River for environmental compliance and managing its hydroelectric dam.Some support1 report
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Laura Swett serves as the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which regulates U.S. interstate transmission.Some support2 reports
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CCWD filed documents regarding a project's relicensing, utilizing facilities in the North Fork and Stanislaus River systems.Some support1 report
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Trump appoints Laura Swett to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which then acts on his urging regarding the AI sector.Well supported23 reports2 developments inside
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Chris Wright urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take action regarding AI demand.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission assessed the viability of a 350 MW facility interconnection involving Eversource Energy.Some support2 reports
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FERC regulates US electricity grid demands and oversees grid operators monitored by NERC.Well supported3 reports
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FERC reviews filings regarding river basin projects affecting the Merrimack River, a major regional water source in New Hampshire.Some support1 report
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Projects spanning Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties are under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding their economic impact.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Rapidan Dam failed due to river flooding, leading to its removal under county oversight and FERC monitoring.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Rapidan Dam failed due to river flooding, leading to its removal under county oversight and FERC monitoring.Some support1 report
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FERC is auditing the financial compliance of Atlantic City Electric, a utility serving customers in New Jersey.Some support1 report
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FERC has requested a review of NiSource's operational conduct and received calls for an investigation into utility failures.Some support2 reports
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A company applied for a permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) near Pittston.Some support1 report
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FERC uncovered financial noncompliance issues involving ACE.Some support1 report
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FERC guidelines govern the power plant located in Necedah.Some support1 report
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates power grid connection requests for projects in Merrimack County.Some support1 report
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Jeff Van Drew pressed FERC to audit the NJ utility after FERC findings contradicted the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' rate approvals.Some support2 reports
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Judy Chang's background informed a unanimous commission vote by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.Some support1 report
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David LaCerte is a commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and both he and Julie Stokes are leaders in the Louisiana energy sector.Some support2 reports
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War in Iran drives up energy prices.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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Harbert Management Corp. announced the acquisition of Mid-Georgia Cogen, a peaker plant that supplies thermal output to Frito-Lay and serves Georgia Power.Some support2 reports
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PJM determined electricity pricing across Maryland, and Katie Fry Hester spoke at a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission conference.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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A potential data center site in Eastport, Alaska, is under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) following resident input to the city council.Well supported9 reports3 developments inside
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FERC oversees the decommissioning of the Cape Horn Dam and manages water flow into the Eel River.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorized the construction of an LNG terminal and associated pipelines in Louisiana.Some support1 report
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FERC is reviewing and regulating a pipeline project involving Energy Transfer in Doña Ana County.Some support1 report
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Omnis Pleasants LLC filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial distress, leading to the approved transfer of the merchant coal-fired plant for a hydrogen retrofit while still serving PJM Interconnection.Well supported5 reports
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FERC commissioners concurred on issues related to interregional transmission.Some support1 report
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FERC is overseeing a new interconnection process driven by load growth, balancing the needs of the manufacturing sector and data centers with new rules mandating renewable energy sourcing by 2030.Some support1 report1 development inside
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FERC oversees regional transmission operators, and OCI is operating within the Texas energy market.Some support4 reports
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The Sierra Club submitted 2,000 comments opposing the Desert Southwest Pipeline project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).Some support1 report
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Enbridge's pipeline expansion crosses the Sakonnet River, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing the requests.Some support1 report
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FERC approved the sale of the Roseton power plant, which operates across both New York and Colorado states.Some support1 report
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking to modernize permitting processes for hydropower.Some support1 report
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Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC is operating under FERC review for capacity expansion, affecting mainline through Braxton and Pittsylvania Counties.Some support1 report
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Dominion Energy seeks $1.5B in rate increases while critics point to systemic cross-class subsidization issues in the energy market.Well supported4 reports
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FERC is reviewing projects regarding the decommissioning of dams that impact Lake Pillsbury and the Eel River in Mendocino County.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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FERC's response to industry issues is now influencing how utilities plan their future capital investments.Some support2 reports
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Co-sponsors introduce the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act, which is currently being discussed in the context of slowing hydropower construction processes.Some support1 report
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FERC regulates interstate energy transmission in the US, and Maryland lawmakers filed a complaint at the commission.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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A rate case concerning capital investment and return on equity is underway at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, involving Pepco and the Lincoln Electric System project in Maryland.Some support1 report
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Operational requirements regarding siren systems and FERC oversight for facilities near the Manistee River.Some support1 report
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The DeLa Express Project is drawing gas from West Texas and has notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of a project suspension.Some support1 report
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FERC data reflects U.S. energy trends as electricity price hikes are identified as complex factors discussed in the context of the Museum of the West in Colorado.Some support1 report
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Governors are urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject profit margin increases related to power transmission affecting consumers in the New England region.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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FERC found a power company was overcharging customers, involving the Maine Public Utilities Commission and FERC oversight in New England.Some support5 reports
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EIA tracks total power consumption across the United States, noting that Hoover Dam produces electricity for U.S. power needs.Some support1 report
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FERC holds a technical conference on PJM governance while cost recovery complaints are advanced, alongside reports on solar costs and cross-class subsidization.Some support2 reports
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FERC ruled against the ecological cost of the Edwards Dam, allowing the Kennebec River ecosystem to recover.Some support1 report
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Dam operations at the Ware Shoals Hydroelectric Project on the Saluda River are causing erosion and sediment deposits. Patriot Hydro is seeking license surrender from FERC.Some support1 report
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FERC reviews governance proceedings of PJM and sets precedent in a Massachusetts DPU case.Some support4 reports
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FERC is currently reviewing an expansion application for an LNG project involving Venture Global.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Events traced to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, step by step, newest first- NextEra's grid filing with MISO could influence FERC's rulesNextEra's grid filing with MISO may influence FERC's transmission rulesPossible
- FERC may increase oversight of NiSource's new 1,100 MW capacityFERC may increase oversight of NiSource's new 1,100 MW capacityPossible
- Nation-state threat discussions may prompt FERC to tighten grid rulesFERC may tighten grid rules following discussion of nation-state threatsPossible
- New Montana power line may require FERC interconnection reviewFERC may need to review the interconnection of new Montana power linePossible
- Mrvan's utility transparency act may pressure FERC's oversightMrvan's utility transparency act may pressure FERC's oversightPossible
- Local hearings may shape FERC's view on Dominion-NextEra mergerThe local push for energy capacity growth may influence FERC's review of the Dominion-NextEra merger.Possible
Explainers that pass through Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is a step on the way to someone elseAround Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this week
News at the entities that move Federal Energy Regulatory Commission most-
Congress StructuralBJP accuses Congress of threatening anarchy following political war sparked by Albanian unrest.Moves Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Donald Trump StructuralTrump allegedly ignored Graham's sanctions bill, slowed Starlink connections, and lifted sanctions to help Putin.Moves Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Chris Wright OperationalSecretary Chris Wright announced grid upgrades in Virginia, which will increase electricity supply, with Appalachian Power operating the system.Moves Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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MIsO StructuralNextEra Energy filed with MISO to oversee the power grid and is exploring a battery storage facility in Livingston Parish.Moves Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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PJM Interconnection StructuralGoogle provided funding for a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) within the PJM market.Moves Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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supreme court StructuralRick Allen documented shipwreck footage, leading to a copyright dispute involving the State of North Carolina and the Supreme Court.Moves Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Connections
The 40 strongest of 357, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Laura Swett Structural
Laura Swett serves as the chairman and member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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East Kentucky Power Cooperative Structural
East Kentucky Power Cooperative is seeking formal approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a pipeline extension.
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FERC exercises regulatory authority over grid operators whose reliability is monitored by NERC.
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Dominion Energy Structural
FERC formally regulates Dominion Energy, requiring sanction for mergers and reviewing rate increases.
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Maryland Structural
Maryland officials engage the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by filing complaints and seeking regulatory sign-off on energy policies.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump leverages appointments, executive power, and political influence to direct the function and composition of the FERC commission.
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PJM Interconnection Structural
FERC holds ultimate regulatory authority over PJM Interconnection, overseeing its market operations and governance.
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Chris Wright Operational
Chris Wright actively influences and directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's policy decisions regarding AI and competition.
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas Structural
FERC formally regulates ERCOT, issuing binding orders and show-cause notices requiring grid reforms.
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Eversource Energy Structural
FERC reviews and regulates Eversource's applications for electric transmission projects and sets operational parameters.
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Congress Structural
The Commission's authority and function are derived from and dependent upon mandates established by Congress.
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David LaCerte Structural
David LaCerte serves as a commissioner appointed to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Evergy Transactional
Evergy is seeking regulatory rights of first refusal and approval for new powerline projects from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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New England Operational
FERC regulates power transmission in New England, while regional advocates and governors actively influence and challenge its decisions.
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Nextera Structural
FERC is exercising regulatory oversight by reviewing a merger proposal involving Nextera.
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Necedah Structural
FERC guidelines govern the power plant operations in Necedah, establishing a formal regulatory dependency.
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Castleton Commodities International Transactional
FERC approved the sale of the Roseton power plant, a specific business transaction impacting Castleton Commodities International.
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MIsO Structural
MIsO serves as a Commissioner whose function is integral to the operations and rulemaking of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Southwest Power Pool Structural
FERC holds formal regulatory authority over Southwest Power Pool, evidenced by regulatory actions like show-cause orders.
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FirstEnergy Structural
FERC formally regulates FirstEnergy, issuing orders that govern its operations and capital investment decisions.
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ISO New England Structural
A complaint asks FERC to mandate thorough review by ISO New England.
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NextEra Energy Structural
FERC is exercising formal regulatory oversight by reviewing NextEra Energy's proposed merger plan.
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Michigan Structural
FERC regulates and oversees energy infrastructure, including hydropower dams, within the state of Michigan.
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Lindsay See Structural
Lindsay See serves as a Commissioner whose duties involve operational oversight and public statements regarding agency functions like cold weather preparation.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court's judicial review establishes the legal precedent that limits the operational independence of administrative bodies like FERC.
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Gross Dam Structural
FERC exercises regulatory authority over the dam through issued orders.
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Sierra Club Operational
The Sierra Club actively engages with FERC's regulatory processes, submitting comments to influence environmental oversight and project decisions.
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TC Energy Structural
FERC holds formal regulatory authority over TC Energy's operational projects and expansion plans.
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Eastport Structural
The project in Eastport requires preliminary permitting and oversight from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Appalachian Power Structural
Appalachian Power is governed by regulatory orders issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Ameren Structural
Ameren seeks regulatory rights and approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for new powerlines.
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China Gas Structural
China Gas's future development is projected to require regulatory approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Texas Structural
FERC exercises regulatory authority over energy transmission needs and associated costs impacting the operational landscape of Texas.
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Georgia Structural
FERC exercises federal regulatory authority over energy projects that impact the state of Georgia.
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Exelon Structural
FERC regulates and affects Exelon's operational status.
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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Structural
FERC findings carry the authority to challenge or contradict rate approvals issued by the BPU.
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Mississippi Structural
FERC authorizes energy projects whose implementation and impact occur within the geographical and regulatory boundaries of the state of Mississippi.
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Doña Ana County Structural
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reviews energy projects that affect the jurisdiction of Doña Ana County.
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Duke Energy Structural
FERC exercises formal oversight and regulatory authority over Duke Energy's operational status.
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Arizona Structural
FERC regulates and reviews energy infrastructure proposals relevant to the state of Arizona.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Cities challenged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's new emissions standards move.
- Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) reported dam ownership concerns to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
- Data center expansion is accelerating across multiple US states, with Microsoft facilities in Mount Pleasant and FERC regulating transmission lines.
- VA DEQ and FERC are monitoring the Banister River for environmental compliance and managing its hydroelectric dam.
- CCWD filed documents regarding a project's relicensing, utilizing facilities in the North Fork and Stanislaus River systems.
September 2026
16 events- FERC reviews a complaint regarding the incentive structure of the Regional Transmission Office (RTO).
- FERC affected the operational status of Duke Energy and Exelon on March 24, 2026.
- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission assessed the viability of a 350 MW facility interconnection involving Eversource Energy.
- FERC reviews filings regarding river basin projects affecting the Merrimack River, a major regional water source in New Hampshire.
- Projects spanning Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties are under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding their economic impact.
- The Rapidan Dam failed due to river flooding, leading to its removal under county oversight and FERC monitoring.
- The Rapidan Dam failed due to river flooding, leading to its removal under county oversight and FERC monitoring.
- FERC is auditing the financial compliance of Atlantic City Electric, a utility serving customers in New Jersey.
- FERC has requested a review of NiSource's operational conduct and received calls for an investigation into utility failures.
- A company applied for a permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) near Pittston.
- FERC uncovered financial noncompliance issues involving ACE.
- FERC guidelines govern the power plant located in Necedah.
- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates power grid connection requests for projects in Merrimack County.
- Jeff Van Drew pressed FERC to audit the NJ utility after FERC findings contradicted the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' rate approvals.
- Judy Chang's background informed a unanimous commission vote by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
- David LaCerte is a commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and both he and Julie Stokes are leaders in the Louisiana energy sector.
August 2026
19 events- Harbert Management Corp. announced the acquisition of Mid-Georgia Cogen, a peaker plant that supplies thermal output to Frito-Lay and serves Georgia Power.
- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorized the construction of an LNG terminal and associated pipelines in Louisiana.
- FERC is reviewing and regulating a pipeline project involving Energy Transfer in Doña Ana County.
- Omnis Pleasants LLC filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial distress, leading to the approved transfer of the merchant coal-fired plant for a hydrogen retrofit while still serving PJM Interconnection.
- FERC commissioners concurred on issues related to interregional transmission.
- FERC is overseeing a new interconnection process driven by load growth, balancing the needs of the manufacturing sector and data centers with new rules mandating renewable energy sourcing by 2030.
- FERC oversees regional transmission operators, and OCI is operating within the Texas energy market.
- The Sierra Club submitted 2,000 comments opposing the Desert Southwest Pipeline project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
- Enbridge's pipeline expansion crosses the Sakonnet River, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing the requests.
- FERC approved the sale of the Roseton power plant, which operates across both New York and Colorado states.
- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking to modernize permitting processes for hydropower.
- Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC is operating under FERC review for capacity expansion, affecting mainline through Braxton and Pittsylvania Counties.
- FERC's response to industry issues is now influencing how utilities plan their future capital investments.
- Co-sponsors introduce the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act, which is currently being discussed in the context of slowing hydropower construction processes.
- A rate case concerning capital investment and return on equity is underway at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, involving Pepco and the Lincoln Electric System project in Maryland.
- Operational requirements regarding siren systems and FERC oversight for facilities near the Manistee River.
- The DeLa Express Project is drawing gas from West Texas and has notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of a project suspension.
- FERC data reflects U.S. energy trends as electricity price hikes are identified as complex factors discussed in the context of the Museum of the West in Colorado.
- FERC found a power company was overcharging customers, involving the Maine Public Utilities Commission and FERC oversight in New England.
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July 2026
13 events- FERC holds power to impose governance reforms on PJM, and Swett discusses PJM's legitimacy crisis.
- The administration is driving President's effort to grow electricity production for AI, involving consultations with FERC on grid issues and working with Congress on bipartisan permitting overhauls.
- Laura Swett serves as the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which regulates U.S. interstate transmission.
- FERC regulates US electricity grid demands and oversees grid operators monitored by NERC.
- PJM determined electricity pricing across Maryland, and Katie Fry Hester spoke at a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission conference.
- FERC oversees the decommissioning of the Cape Horn Dam and manages water flow into the Eel River.
- Dominion Energy seeks $1.5B in rate increases while critics point to systemic cross-class subsidization issues in the energy market.
- EIA tracks total power consumption across the United States, noting that Hoover Dam produces electricity for U.S. power needs.
- FERC holds a technical conference on PJM governance while cost recovery complaints are advanced, alongside reports on solar costs and cross-class subsidization.
- FERC ruled against the ecological cost of the Edwards Dam, allowing the Kennebec River ecosystem to recover.
- Dam operations at the Ware Shoals Hydroelectric Project on the Saluda River are causing erosion and sediment deposits. Patriot Hydro is seeking license surrender from FERC.
- FERC reviews governance proceedings of PJM and sets precedent in a Massachusetts DPU case.
- FERC is currently reviewing an expansion application for an LNG project involving Venture Global.
June 2026
7 events- Trump appoints Laura Swett to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which then acts on his urging regarding the AI sector.
- Chris Wright urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take action regarding AI demand.
- War in Iran drives up energy prices.
- A potential data center site in Eastport, Alaska, is under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) following resident input to the city council.
- FERC is reviewing projects regarding the decommissioning of dams that impact Lake Pillsbury and the Eel River in Mendocino County.
- FERC regulates interstate energy transmission in the US, and Maryland lawmakers filed a complaint at the commission.
- Governors are urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject profit margin increases related to power transmission affecting consumers in the New England region.