Top enforcement officials at FERC and the CFTC assured energy lawyers they respect the due process rights of investigative targets, rejecting allegations that they have employed heavy-handed tactics.

The winter’s high prices for gas and power have busted budgets and left state regulators and consumer advocates scrambling for answers. FERC says it has seen no evidence of market manipulation.

The CFTC has begun regular information-sharing with FERC after several years of wrangling and pressure from the U.S. Senate.

The coal industry lobby that sank Ron Binz’ FERC nomination will have a much harder time pinning the “war on coal” label on President Obama’s new choice, Norman Bay. But that doesn’t necessarily mean clear sailing.

Acting FERC Chair Cheryl LaFleur said yesterday she’d like to keep the top job.

News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the Federal Reserve Bank, EPA, DOE, and the White House.

News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the CFTC, EIA, EPA, NRC, FERC, the White House and Congress.

Former chairs gave a primer on the last 36 years of federal energy policy Thursday as FERC celebrated its 1000th open meeting.

Below is a summary of problem statements and manual, Operating Agreement and Tariff changes approved by the PJM Markets and Reliability Committee (MRC).

PJM Thursday postponed a vote on changes needed to comply with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission order exempting most PJM market participants from CFT...