Seismic Shifts and The Ongoing Regulatory Aftershocks
2025 brought seismic shifts across US power markets — and the aftershocks will continue into 2026.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 @ 12pm Eastern
Join Yes Energy and RTO Insider for an in-depth discussion of the stories that dominated this year’s headlines and will continue shaping the industry in 2026.
Led by RTO Insider Editor-in-Chief Rich Heidorn Jr., this live event will unpack the biggest ongoing developments in federal policy, market design, and regional reliability – offering insights on what’s next for market participants, policymakers and investors.
Key discussion topics include:
FERC’s Future: How political shifts could test the commission’s independence under a Trump administration and what that means for energy regulation.
Federal Policy and Market Pressure: The tug-of-war between policies keeping fossil plants running and efforts to sustain renewable growth.
Texas Market Dynamics: Updates on the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) and Reliability Deployment Framework (RTC+B) as the state seeks to ensure resource adequacy and grid reliability.
Western Market Evolution: The fallout from WRAP withdrawals, the ongoing EDAM vs. Markets+ competition, and the emergence of new regional organizations like ROWE.
Speakers:
- Rich Heidorn Jr., Editor-in-Chief, RTO Insider (Moderator)
- John Cropley, NY/NJ Bureau Chief, RTO Insider
- Tom Kleckner, ERCOT/SPP Correspondent, RTO Insider
- Robert Mullin, Deputy Editor, RTO Insider
- Portia Gilman, Market Analyst, Yes Energy
As 2026 approaches, understanding the forces shaping federal and regional markets is more critical than ever. Join us to get the context, analysis, and insider perspective you need to stay ahead of next year’s energy headlines.
