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FERC Faces Staff Exodus Amid Policy Concerns and Mandates

9/6/2025

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Story summary

FERC is experiencing a staff exodus, with 11% of employees projected to leave.
Concerns about the commission's neutrality in energy policy have emerged after a recent nomination.
A government return-to-office mandate has increased employee dissatisfaction.
As of September, 175 out of 1,500 employees have resigned voluntarily.
The situation raises concerns about the impact of previous Trump administration policies on renewable energy.

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Story summary

FERC is experiencing a staff exodus, with 11% of employees projected to leave.
Concerns about the commission's neutrality in energy policy have emerged after a recent nomination.
A government return-to-office mandate has increased employee dissatisfaction.
As of September, 175 out of 1,500 employees have resigned voluntarily.
The situation raises concerns about the impact of previous Trump administration policies on renewable energy.