Tariff Changes Proposed for Large Loads in New York State
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) granted abeyance on August 13 of its large load show cause order to both the New York Independent System Operator and its…
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August 31, 2026
August 24, 2026
Retail Residential Market is Moribund in Maryland
The passage of Senate Bill 1 in 2024 that required both corporate and individual salesperson licensing and restricted the terms of sales contracts resulted in no…
August 17, 2026
Texas Governor Targets Large Municipal Utilities for Retail Competition
Abbott said his Keep Texas Affordable agenda will lower electricity costs by expanding consumer choice for five million people by ending utility monopolies that drive up…
August 10, 2026
Maryland Agency Asks FERC to Revisit Transmission Cost Allocation
The people’s counsel asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to fast track a complaint filed in May that asked for transmission expansion costs driven by…
August 3, 2026
PJM Capacity Squeeze Spurs Search for Solutions
Policy-makers widely criticized the governance of PJM in a technical conference at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) two weeks ago. “PJM is facing a grave…
July 30, 2026
Board Decision on Reliability Backstop Procurement & Connect and Manage (Now IRAS)
(Link to Board Letter) The real story with this is the governance signal. On June 30, PJM’s membership voted decisively, 3.778 against a 3.335 passing threshold, for a…
July 27, 2026
Even With Few Data Centers, Ferc Wants Large Load Tariff Changes in New England
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) initiated a show cause proceeding in June to ensure the tariff remains just and reasonable under the Federal Power Act.…
July 23, 2026
Pennsylvania’s New Telemarketing Law: Five Steps Businesses Should Take Before It Takes Effect in 90 Days
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Organizations should consult qualified legal counsel regarding the…
I Lived Through Two Industry Deregulations. Only One Was Truly Deregulated.
My first job out of college was as an Automotive Industry Marketing Analyst for Roadway Express, then the nation’s largest interstate less-than-truckload (LTL)…
July 21, 2026
New Telemarketing Law Signed into Law
On July 20, 2026 Governor Shapiro has signed Senate Bill 992 into law. On July 12, 2026, the Pennsylvania House and Senate unanimously passed SB 992 and sent it to…
