The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has implemented a groundbreaking sunset rule that will automatically retire 53 outdated regulations. This represents one of the most substantial regulatory cleanups in the agency’s history and could set precedent for other federal agencies.
Major Regulatory Overhaul at Energy Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has implemented what analysts suggest represents a quiet revolution in energy regulation through its newly enacted sunset provisions. According to reports, the commission issued Order No. 914 on October 1, 2025, establishing automatic expiration dates for 53 existing regulations unless they are affirmatively reauthorized.