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.
The CFTC has begun regular information-sharing with FERC after several years of wrangling and pressure from the U.S. Senate.
Responding to concerns raised by the sabotage of a PG&E substation, FERC has ordered reliability standards to enhance the grid's physical security.
News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Governor's Wind Energy Coalition and Congress.
PJM officials told members last week they want to accelerate the schedule of the quadrennial review of the Cost of New Entry (CONE) by two months.
News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the White House, Congress, the EPA, the Supreme Court, and a study by NREL.
PJM Members last week approved revisions to the Operating Agreement to allow PJM to share non-public operational information with natural gas pipelines and local distribution companies.
The Powhatan Energy Fund, the subject of a FERC investigation for more than three years without being charged, has decided to go on offense by releasing documents it says proves it has been unfairly hounded.
A guide to the players in the Powhatan Energy Fund market manipulation investigation.
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.
An EPA official provided regulators with an update on pending GHG rules: CO2 emission limits on existing generating plants.
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