EPA Secretary Gina McCarthy yesterday continued her charm offensive in advance of the agency’s ghg rules for existing power generators, acknowledging that the tough work is only just beginning.

WASHINGTON -- A panel headed by former CIA and NSA chief Michael Hayden today recommended an expansion of the electric industry’s cybersecurity efforts, saying the current efforts by FERC and NERC fail to protect the distribution system.

Former chairs gave a primer on the last 36 years of federal energy policy Thursday as FERC celebrated its 1000th open meeting.

The cost of complying with upcoming ghg rules will depend on the role of energy efficiency and the choice of “blended” or fuel-specific emission standards, speakers told a high-profile forum in Washington.