Long-anticipated FERC rules require power providers to conduct 20-year-ahead plans for long-term transmission needs and give agency backstop siting authority for projects that cross grid boundaries.

Six projects on DOE 'national interest corridor' list would link eastern and western grids to ensure power grid reliability.

Regulator approves Saguaro Connector, set to send 2.8 billion cu ft of gas per day from Pecos County, Texas into Mexico for overseas LNG shipment.

States say Federal Energy Regulatory Commission did not consider New Jersey's claims that added capacity was not needed and would violate its climate change law.

Unanimous FERC vote July 27 on final rule will prioritize the most construction-ready, financially-viable projects, but its effective date was not announced.

PJM Interconnection system could spur $33B in capital investment with simple transmission link process changes, says a new report.

Opponents now seek a rehearing as New Jersey had told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the added capacity was not needed. 

UPDATE: Interim chair of key federal regulator of energy, power infrastructure is named Jan. 3, but agency still has a 2-2 partisan split that could hamper project decisions until new Senate hearings confirm a permanent leader.

Developer NextEra wins in federal court dispute with utilities related to power construction in Texas that is linked to interstate grids.