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The 10th Circuit ruled that Kansas ratepayers cannot sue natural gas wholesalers under state consumer protection law for price spikes during a 2021 winter storm, citing federal preemption under the Natural Gas Act. The court found that wholesale price controls fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which investigated but took no enforcement action.

A new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) order may strengthen Maryland's argument that ratepayers were unlawfully billed billions for grid upgrades serving out-of-state data centers. However, it remains unclear whether the directive applies to past costs already allocated by PJM Interconnection or only future expenses.

The Supreme Court is considering overturning the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor v. United States decision, which established congressional authority to create independent agencies. The case could redefine the balance of power between the executive branch and independent regulatory bodies, with liberals and conservatives holding opposing views compared to 1935. The current Court's potential reversal would impact agencies like the Federal Reserve and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) instructed regional electric grid operators to revise rules governing data centers, falling short of the Trump administration's expectations but imposing stricter oversight. The commission acknowledged stress on the nation's electric grid.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite the connection of AI data centers to the electric grid by directing regional operators to reform processes. The goal is to accelerate the buildout of these facilities while reducing costs.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid access for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, supported by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness in AI but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates over regulatory authority and renewable energy priorities.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The move, backed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness in AI but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates about grid management and renewable energy priorities.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite connections for AI data centers to address surging demand, with tech companies supporting it but utilities and clean energy advocates expressing concerns. The FERC voted unanimously to require data centers to cover grid upgrade costs, aiming to balance timely access with affordability for ratepayers.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, supported by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to boost U.S. AI competitiveness but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates over grid management and renewable energy goals.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, backed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to bolster U.S. competitiveness in AI against China but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates about grid management and renewable energy goals.

The AI-driven power boom is increasing electricity demand from data centers, prompting debates over infrastructure costs, grid access, and regulatory frameworks at PJM and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Decisions on how to integrate large-scale power users could shape electricity prices, reliability, and the pace of AI development.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the Southwest Power Pool's non-firm, large load transmission service. The service enables data centers and other large energy consumers to connect to the grid quickly but may be interrupted during periods of tight grid conditions.

Maryland citizens are facing a $2 billion power grid upgrade bill to support out-of-state AI data centers. The state is complaining to federal energy regulators, citing additional costs that break ratepayer protection pledges. This upgrade is intended to support artificial intelligence infrastructure