Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Ferc)
Ferc cracks down on power market manipulation
Danger of death
JP Morgan deserved “a very severe penalty”, says Ferc chairman
Tougher enforcement stance is justified and paying dividends, claims Ferc chairman
Lawsuit threats cloud California cap-and-trade scheme
California is set to launch the world’s second-largest carbon market, but threats of litigation have kept many potential market participants sitting on the sidelines
Duke-Progress deal a win for alliances, nuclear power
Duke-Progress deal a win for alliances, nuclear power
JP Morgan probe highlights Ferc power trading crackdown
A lawsuit filed against JP Morgan by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is the latest example of the agency's tough, new enforcement stance
Exelon-Constellation merger edges closer to completion
On the back of further regulatory approvals, the creation of the largest competitive energy provider in the US is now looming ever closer
Ferc to re-examine wider impact of California power crisis
Ferc to re-examine wider impact of California power crisis
US power transmission rule satisfies the market, for now
Ferc’s new interstate transmission rule addresses regional planning and cost allocation concerns, but there could be more controversy to come. Pauline McCallion reports
US power bodies call for clarity on Dodd-Frank “swap” definition
More guidance is needed from the CFTC on the definition of a swap, according to Ferc and other industry associations concerned about regulatory overlap
Regulator strengthens enforcement authority
CFTC finalises new Dodd-Frank anti-manipulation rule but energy experts continue to question its value
FERC requirements “burdensome & potentially misleading”
A move to boost the electricity market’s transparency through additional data reporting has drawn criticism and raised questions about the FERC’s focus. Pauline McCallion reports
Report recommends ways to tackle energy market manipulation
A new report has suggested a framework for identifying market manipulation, arguing further clarity will boost market liquidity
Energy Risk USA: could anti-manipulation rule curb energy activity?
Dodd-Frank manipulation rules could “chill” energy market and boost regulatory infrastructure costs: ER USA panel
Will ruling create agreement on regulatory jurisdiction?
Will ruling create agreement on regulatory jurisdiction?
Sponsored Q&A: Accenture Risk Management
FERC rules force wholsesale energy markets to adapt
CFTC regulators favour extending Dodd-Frank comment period
CFTC cost and timing concerns continue; FTRs and commodity forwards exempted from swaps definition
Ex-CFTC enforcement head: Dodd-Frank anti-manipulation standard unclear
Anti-manipulation proposal could be challenged if made law; former CFTC enforcement director calls for clear standard based on precedent
US power M&A: lively activity expected in 2011
US power M&A: lively activity expected in 2011
US regulators turn light on rule-making and enforcement
Shining light
PJM addresses FERC credit concerns with new entity
PJM addresses FERC credit concerns with new entity
Demand response challenges
Power to the people
New tool targets FERC enforcement actions
Database created by former FERC enforcement director aims to create more transparency around notices
Trading positions – August 2010
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets