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.

EPA regulations, cybersecurity, FERC enforcement and utility rate design dominated the discussions as more than 1,000 state regulators and industry officials gathered at the NARUC annual meeting in Orlando last week.

Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from FERC, Congress, and the EPA.

Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from the EPA, the Supreme Court, the NRC, FERC and NRECA.

The nomination of Ron Binz to the FERC chairmanship was in jeopardy last week after coal-state lawmakers took him to task at his confirmation hearing.

Federal Briefs - news items from congress and the federal agencies that impact companies doing business in PJM. Today's stories include news on the EPA, the EIA, and on energy legislation.

Federal Briefs - news items from federal agencies that impact companies doing business in PJM. Today's stories include news from the DOE and FERC.

President Obama last week tapped former Colorado utility regulator Ron Binz to replace outgoing FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff. We provide a PJM perspective.