Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil; reviews proposals to build LNG terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines; and licenses hydropower projects. FERC also oversees operations of regional wholesale electricity and natural gas markets and oversees the reliability of the bulk electric system.
A record 1,600 people attended the NARUC winter meetings. Exelon's CEO pressed the case for nuclear and uncertainty over the Clean Power Plan remains.
Scott Pruitt was sworn in as EPA Administrator by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after the Senate voted 52-46 to confirm him.
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Nearly 200 energy policy and market experts gathered at the National Press Club for the Energy Storage Association’s 3rd annual Energy Storage Policy Forum.
Butte County urged FERC to order the California Department of Water Resources to establish its own public safety program to help manage the Oroville Dam.
Regulators and officials discussed the importance of cybersecurity and cybersecurity best practices at NARUC's winter meetings.
Choices made by customers could rank alongside decisions made by policymakers in shaping the future of the electric grid, RTO officials said.
Rep. Greg Walden told the NARUC winter meeting that the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hew close to traditional party positions.
Electric vehicles and distributed energy resources are increasing the need for utilities to experiment and conduct market research.
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A NARUC winter meeting panel discussed the prospects of restarting the canceled Yucca Mountain project and a broader solution to nuclear waste.
At NARUC's winter meeting, acting FERC Chair LaFleur said the commission will schedule a conference on how markets can accommodate state initiatives.
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