February 25, 2025

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. 

NARUC
NARUC Calls for Regulators to Work with Military on Resilience
A new report from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners urges electric regulators to work with the military on electric resilience.
NERC Board of Trustees/MRC Briefs: Nov. 4, 2021
NERC leadership expressed impatience with the Standards Committee's decision to delay action on a new cold weather standards project.
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NERC Shelves 2022 Atlanta Relocation Plans
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.
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FERC Approves ERO 2022 Budgets
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 OKs $265,000 PNM Penalty
FERC approved a $265,000 settlement between WECC and the Public Service Company of New Mexico for violations of NERC's reliability standards.
CDC
NERC Provides Lesson Learned Report on Pandemic Response
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.
EIA
FERC: Mild Winter Ahead, but Severe Weather Risk Remains
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.
WWL-TV
Robb, Granholm Push Modernization at GridSecCon
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and NERC CEO Jim Robb discussed the challenges of climate change and cybersecurity on the second day of GridSecCon 2021.
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FERC Approves Funding for NERC Office Move
FERC has approved a $2 million expenditure to allow NERC to leave its current office space in the Atlanta Financial Center by next year.
Energy Bar Association
EBA Panel Discusses Management and Mitigation of Cybersecurity Risks
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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