FERC & Federal
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent regulatory agency that oversees the transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil in interstate commerce, as well as regulating hydroelectric dams and natural gas facilities.
A new report from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners urges electric regulators to work with the military on electric resilience.
NERC leadership expressed impatience with the Standards Committee's decision to delay action on a new cold weather standards project.
NERC CFO Andy Sharp said that the organization, unable to negotiate a lease for new office space, has decided not to move its Atlanta office next year.
FERC accepted the ERO Enterprise's 2022 Business Plans and Budgets, reflecting planned increases in spending by NERC and the regional entities.
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FERC approved a $265,000 settlement between WECC and the Public Service Company of New Mexico for violations of NERC's reliability standards.
NERC provided a promised report on the industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, intended to help utilities shape their plans before the next outbreak.
A new report from FERC says the U.S. energy market seems ready for the winter months but warned that the risks of extreme weather are still a major factor.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and NERC CEO Jim Robb discussed the challenges of climate change and cybersecurity on the second day of GridSecCon 2021.
FERC has approved a $2 million expenditure to allow NERC to leave its current office space in the Atlanta Financial Center by next year.
A panel on the opening day of the Energy Bar Association Mid-Year Forum discussed cybersecurity risks on critical energy infrastructure.
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