NERC is preparing to issue a Level 2 alert in response to President Trump’s recent executive order regarding foreign threats to the BPS, CEO Jim Robb said.

President Trump issued new restrictions on the purchase of BPS equipment from suppliers suspected of connections with foreign adversaries.

FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee said he would not seek another term, opening up another slot on the commission for the White House and Senate to fill.

Trump’s Council on Environmental Quality proposed easing environmental reviews under NEPA, calling for tighter deadlines and more formal cooperation.

FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee praised former Chief of Staff Anthony Pugliese, denying there had been any conflict between the two but also staying mum on the reason for his departure.

Policymakers and industry officials gathered for NARUC Winter Policy Summit, where they discussed coal and nuclear power, among other topics.

The Trump administration released the National Climate Assessment which details the impact of climate change, a stark contrast to the president’s rhetoric.

Department of Energy officials rejected invitations to talk at NARUC's Summer Policy Summit, claiming weather problems and schedule conflicts.

President Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program evaded controversy in his confirmation hearing.

Since President Trump directed Energy Secretary Rick Perry to prevent additional coal and nuclear plant retirements, the administration has provided no additional details.