FERCFinal Rule
Implementation of the Executive Order Entitled “Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy”; Correction
EnergyEnvironmentFinance & Banking
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Summary
This regulation implements an executive order requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to use 'zero-based budgeting' for new energy regulations, meaning agencies must justify every rule from scratch rather than building on existing ones. The goal is to reduce regulatory requirements in the energy sector to increase energy production and lower costs for consumers.
Key Points
- 1FERC must review and potentially eliminate or streamline existing energy regulations that cannot be justified as necessary
- 2New energy rules must be evaluated based on whether benefits outweigh costs, with a focus on removing barriers to energy production
- 3This could speed up approval processes for new power plants, pipelines, and other energy infrastructure projects
- 4The change aims to lower energy prices by reducing compliance costs that companies pass on to consumers
- 5This is a correction notice, meaning FERC is clarifying or fixing details in how this executive order applies to the agency
Key Dates
Published
February 6, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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