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.
WASHINGTON – FERC today rejected settlements by FirstEnergy and Duke Energy affiliates over their moves to PJM, ruling that the companies unfairly imposed transition costs.
Federal Briefs - news items from congress and the federal agencies that impact companies doing business in PJM. Today's stories include news on the EPA, the EIA, and on energy legislation.
A Toronto entrepreneur announced plans to build a 1,000 MW merchant transmission line to deliver power from Ontario to PJM.
Company briefs on some of the companies doing business in PJM: FirstEnergy, NRG, Duke Energy, and Pepco.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission Friday cited nine PJM nuclear plants for additional scrutiny in its mid-year gradings of the nation’s nuclear fleet.
Federal Briefs - news items from congress and the federal agencies that impact companies doing business in PJM. Today's stories include news about legislation and a White House update.
Electric power emissions are responsible for more than 29,000 premature deaths annually in PJM states, more than any other air pollution source, according to a new study by researchers at MIT.
The NRC's plant rating methodology is based on data submitted quarterly by plant operators (“performance indicators”) and inspections by resident inspectors and regional staff.
Federal Briefs - news items from federal agencies that impact companies doing business in PJM. Today's stories include news from the DOE and FERC.
Coal boosters who hope carbon capture technology will ensure the fuel’s future will find little support in a report for planners in the Eastern Interconnection.
Want more? Advanced Search
