Energy Giants' Power Check-Ins: FERC Ensures No Monopoly Shenanigans
Published Date: 1/9/2026
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Several energy companies in the Northeast and Northwest just filed their regular market power check-ins with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. These filings help make sure no one’s unfairly controlling electricity prices. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until March 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET to speak up!
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