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Ed Markey: “As energy costs rise and market power becomes increasingly concentrated, FERC must use its authority to protect…”

On the recordAugust 11, 2026
As energy costs rise and market power becomes increasingly concentrated, FERC must use its authority to protect consumers from transactions that threaten competition, affordability, and reliability. It should do so here and deny the application.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Senator Markey's call for FERC action on energy acquisition.

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