FERC Orders CAISO and SPP to File Joint Report on Western “Seams” Coordination by Sept. 30
U.S. power-grid oversight: FERC ordered CAISO and SPP to file a joint “seams” coordination report by Sept. 30, 2026, with 30-day comments after filing.
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FERC Orders CAISO and SPP to File Western Seams Report by Sept. 30, 2026
FERC’s July 16 order requires CAISO and SPP to submit a joint “Western seams” coordination report by Sept. 30, 2026—then opens 30 days for comments.
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FERC orders computational-load reliability rules; hydropower NEPA changes
FERC’s July 16 action directs NERC to file computational-load reliability standards and NEPA hydropower categorical exclusions by Dec. 31, 2026.
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DOE opens 60-day comment window on draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study
United States Infrastructure and Power Grid – DOE released a draft 2026 transmission needs study for 60 days of public input; comments close Sept. 7.
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FERC orders grid operators to speed data-center power hookups—without cost shifting
United States Infrastructure and Power Grid – On June 18, 2026, FERC issued show-cause orders asking regional grid operators to justify or revise interconnection tariffs for very large loads.
