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November 21, 2025 Power

Smart Budgeting Can Keep Utilities Ahead of FERC 881 Compliance Curve

As utilities finalize 2026 budgets, costs related to compliance with FERC Order 881 should be kept in mind. Even with recent deadline extensions approved for regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs), compliance mandates are looming larger. New effective dates currently range from April 2026 to year-end 2028.

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