Energy Companies Ask FERC to Speed Up a Comment Clock
Published Date: 10/19/2026
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Summary
Five energy storage companies want a faster review to decide if they’ll sign or drop a big power connection deal with ISO New England. They asked for a quick 10-day comment period, but ISO New England wants the full 30 days. The government gave a mix: 10 days to comment on the waiver and 25 days for ISO New England to respond, with key deadlines in mid and late October 2026.
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