Opportunity
Federal Register #Docket No. RM21-14-000
FERC Withdraws Rulemaking on Aggregator Participation in Retail Demand Response Markets
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
April 21, 2026
Identifier
Docket No. RM21-14-000
This notice announces the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) decision to withdraw a rulemaking related to aggregator participation in retail demand response markets. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy - No OEMs, vendors, or manufacturers are mentioned - No products or services are being procured or awarded - Key Details: - The withdrawn rulemaking concerned whether to revise regulations that restrict Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) from accepting bids from aggregators of retail customers when state authorities prohibit such participation - The rule specifically affected utilities distributing more than 4 million megawatt-hours annually - The withdrawal is due to opposition from state regulatory bodies and significant legal, policy, and technological developments - FERC encourages continued development of demand response programs within existing regulatory frameworks - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or unique technical requirements are present
Description
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has withdrawn a prior notice of inquiry that sought public comment on revising regulations related to the participation of aggregators of retail demand response customers in organized electricity markets. The original inquiry focused on whether to remove a rule preventing Regional Transmission Organizations or Independent System Operators from accepting bids from aggregators of retail customers in certain circumstances where state authorities prohibit such participation. The withdrawal terminates the rulemaking proceeding, citing significant legal, policy, and technological developments and opposition from state regulatory bodies. The Commission encourages continued development of demand response programs within existing regulatory frameworks.