A Commissioner-led workshop will be convened electronically to provide input to the Commission on the creation of the Office of Public Participation.  The Commission intends to establish and operate the Office of Public Participation to “coordinate assistance to the public with respect to authorities exercised by the Commission,” including assistance to those seeking to intervene […]

A Commissioner-led technical conference will be convened electronically to discuss electrification—the shift from non-electric to electric sources of energy at the point of final consumption (e.g., to fuel vehicles, heat and cool homes and businesses, and provide process heat at industrial facilities).  The purpose is to “initiate a dialog between Commissioners and stakeholders on how […]

FERC staff will convene a technical conference to discuss issues surrounding the threat to electric system reliability posed by climate change and extreme weather events (AD21-13)

FERC staff will convene a technical conference to discuss issues surrounding the threat to electric system reliability posed by climate change and extreme weather events (AD21-13)

The purpose of this conference is to discuss policy issues related to the reliability of the Bulk-Power System, including (i) current state, challenges and initiatives; (ii) extreme weather risks and challenges; (iii) managing cyber risks in the electric power sector; and (iv) maintaining electric reliability with changing resource mix