FERC Ditches Outdated Power Rule: Less Paper, Same Grid Safety?
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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FERC is asking for public comments by July 6, 2026, about retiring a specific reliability rule called BAL-002-WECC-3 that affects power companies in the Western U.S. This change means less paperwork for those companies but keeps the grid safe and reliable. No new costs are expected, just a smoother process for everyone involved.
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