Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity. The mission of FERC is to help consumers obtain reliable, efficient and sustainable energy services at a sensible price through appropriate regulatory and market means. Currently their top initiatives are a smart grid, demand response, and the integration of renewables.¹

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For more information visit the FERC website

Footnotes

1. http://www.ferc.gov/about/about.asp