2026.02.25 | Constellation Buys Calpine & FERC’s QF Crackdown

Constellation Energy finalizes its acquisition of Calpine, effectively creating the largest US power producer to meet surging AI load and data center demand. We issue a critical warning on a new FERC precedent that strips Qualifying Facility (QF) status for minor Form 556 errors, exposing projects to retroactive revenue refunds. The discussion covers NV Energy’s $63 million misclassification settlement and the operational fallout from the Northeast’s "bomb cyclone." Listen now to ensure your compliance strategy adapts to FERC’s aggressive new enforcement.