Playing a Key Role: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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May 29, 2009 - 2:55:26 PM

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency that regulates interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. It also reviews proposals for construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and interstate natural gas pipelines. FERC also licenses and inspects hydropower projects.

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The Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 provided another layer of responsibilities for the agency, including:

• Ensuring the reliability of the interstate electricity transmission system
• Monitoring energy markets and enforcing relevant rules
• Approving siting and abandonment of interstate natural gas pipelines and storage
• Ensuring the safety and reliability of existing and proposed LNG terminals

FERC Online

• FERC Web site
• Smart Grid Collaborative on DOE funding criteria

FERC Commissioners

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·         Chairman:

      Jon Wellinghoff   (202) 502-6580

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·         Commissioner:

      Suedeen Kelly    (202) 502-6501

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·         Commissioner:

      Philip Moeller      (202) 502-8852

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·         Commissioner:

      Marc Spitzer:     (202) 502-8366

 

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