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.
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.
Experts told regulators at NARUC's winter meeting that regulatory inconsistencies have hindered the implementation of PURPA, especially in non-RTO markets.
Former FERC Chairman Norman Bay says he told the Trump transition team he would likely leave the commission if he was replaced as chairman.
A federal judge rejected a request by fishing groups and local municipalities to halt a federal lease of waters off Long Island for an offshore wind site.
Energy storage is providing benefits to the grid, and rules need to be implemented to ensure it finds its proper place, a panel of experts told NARUC.
Electric vehicles and distributed energy resources are increasing the need for utilities to experiment and conduct market research.
A NARUC winter meeting panel discussed the prospects of restarting the canceled Yucca Mountain project and a broader solution to nuclear waste.
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