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On March 20, 2006, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order delaying the implementation of the Southwest Power Pool’s real-time energy imbalance market until October 1, 2006, subject to certain conditions. SPP had filed a proposal on January 4, 2006, requesting an effective date of May 1, 2006.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission final rule amending its regulations related to the FERC filing and notice requirements for officers and directors to hold interlocking positions has been published in the Federal Register

On October 4, 2017, in a decision with significant implications for the energy project finance community, FERC granted a petition for declaratory order filed by the Ad Hoc Renewable Energy Financing Group ...

On October 25, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") initiated a formal inquiry into whether scheduling and compensation provisions in the tariffs of six independent system operators ("ISOs") and regional transmission organizations ("RTOs") are appropriate for periods when natural gas supplies for essential electric generation facilities may be constrained or gas prices are volatile.

With an emphasis on regional planning, FERC proposes to require public utility transmission providers to consider public policy objectives in their planning, treat all transmission providers equally, enhance interregional cooperation and better align transmission planning with cost allocation methods.

In orders issued February 17, 2006, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) revoked the market-based rate authority for eight power marketers that had failed to comply with FERC’s quarterly reporting requirements. In addition, FERC proposed to revoke market-based rate authority for six other marketers unless they submit quarterly reports within 15 days.

Maine, Massachusetts, and Maryland all passed legislation this summer that expands the raison d'etre of state utility regulatory bodies to include addressing the impacts of climate change.

The proposed Reliability Standards focus on vulnerabilities in vendor products and services and would regulate the utility procurement process.

Meet the legal professionals at Foley & Lardner LLP who specialize in corporate law and business matters. Connect directly with experienced attorneys Joel Meister, Rocio Portela-Berrios, Xiaowan Mao, and Trey Wolf through their contact information.

In mid-February, Winter Storm Uri brought frigid air across the US from the Pacific Northwest to the Gulf Coast. Most notably, Winter Storm Uri passed through Texas, resulting in large snowfalls...

On August 10, 2021, the US Senate voted to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the "IIJA"). The IIJA would provide a total of $1.2 trillion in federal investment...

The EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 (“WRAP 2.0”) is a non-regulatory federal initiative relaunched in April 2026. Its goal is to accelerate treated wastewater reuse across industries...

On November 4, 2019, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its long-awaited response to the DC Circuit's two decisions remanding portions of the Coal Ash Rule.

A municipal utility sought an administrative expense payment for the utilities it provided to the debtors during the 20 days prior to bankruptcy.

Missouri lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 849 (SB 849)—sponsored by the highest-ranking Senate leader...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued a final rule to regulate the commercial use of small unmanned aircraft or drones.

Sunny Arizona is again in the middle of a nationwide debate between solar companies and utilities.