FERC Press Conference | February 2026

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission · February 19, 2026

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Opening remarks

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Chair Sweat opened the session, thanked attendees and noted recent appearances at a congressional hearing and NARUC (National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners).

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FERC Chair Sweat answered reporters’ questions on pipeline permitting and exemptions, the Commission’s recent vote to lift a construction hold, approval of a package of NERC reliability standards, and reliability concerns including PJM, TVA operations, and winter storms. Staff analysis and pending filings were repeatedly cited as next steps.

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