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.

Former FERC commissioners discussed Order 1920-A and its accommodations to states, which could complicate compliance processes but also lead to more support for expanding the grid.

Webinar participants said NERC's study on interregional transfer capability is a solid foundation for future planning but leaves much work still to be done.

Industry leaders, experts, policymakers and regulators gathered near the nation’s capital to discuss how recent FERC orders will affect regional transmission planning, cost allocation, permitting and other issues.

After two requests for more information and nine months, FERC has greenlit MISO’s plan to exchange its current, vertical curve for sloped demand curves in its seasonal capacity auctions.

FERC requested stakeholder arguments on whether SEEM should be considered a loose power pool under Order 888.

FERC Commissioner Allison Clements said Order 1920 will make it easier for states to address the changes facing the industry.

The Senate confirmed Judy Chang to a five-year term at FERC, meaning the commission will be at a full complement of five members even after Commissioner Allison Clements leaves at the end of June.