FERC Extends Grid Watch: Three More Years of Same
Published Date: 3/3/2026
Notice
Summary
FERC is extending its current info collection about the 'bulk electric system' for three more years with no changes. This affects energy companies who report data to keep the electric grid safe and reliable. Comments are open until May 4, 2026, and there’s no new cost or extra paperwork involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Three-Year Extension Keeps Reporting Obligations
If you are a generator owner, distribution provider, or transmission owner, FERC is extending the FERC-725J information collection for three more years with no changes. Comments are due May 4, 2026. The Commission estimates 11 total annual responses (about 10 exception requests and 1 local distribution determination), 120 hours per response, 1,320 total annual hours, and $109,071.60 total annual cost (about $9,915.60 per response at an average hourly cost of $82.63).
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