Seismic Shifts and the Ongoing Regulatory Aftershocks
Join Yes Energy and RTO Insider for an in-depth discussion of the stories that dominated last year’s headlines and will continue shaping the industry in 2026.
Led by RTO Insider Editor-in-Chief Rich Heidorn Jr., this on-demand discussion explores:
▶ How political shifts could test FERC’s independence under a Trump administration—and what that means for energy regulation.
▶ The growing tension between federal policies supporting fossil fuel reliability and efforts to sustain renewable market growth.
▶ Key developments in the Texas market, including updates on the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) and Reliability Deployment Framework (RTC+B).
▶ The evolution of Western markets, from WRAP withdrawals to the EDAM vs. Markets+ competition and the emergence of new regional entities like ROWE.
Meet Our Speakers

Editor-in-Chief (Moderator)

NY/NJ Bureau Chief

ERCOT/SPP Correspondent

Deputy Editor

Market Analyst & Manager, Market Monitoring