FERC Rolls Back Smart Grid Rule Amid Industry Pushback
Published Date: 12/18/2025
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is rolling back a planned expiration date on a rule about smart grid standards after getting strong negative feedback. This change affects energy companies and anyone following these smart grid guidelines, keeping the rule active instead of letting it expire. The update kicks in on January 20, 2026, and means no extra costs or confusion from sudden rule changes right now.
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