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    Order No. 1000 enhances the ability of the transmission grid to support wholesale power markets and ensure transmission services are provided at just
    and reasonable rates for the benefit of consumers. Read More
  • Small/Low-impact Hydropower Small/Low-impact Hydropower
    Small/Low-impact hydropower facilities can be developed at existing, non-powered dams and within existing water infrastructure like water supply pipelines, tunnels, flumes, and aqueducts. Read More
  • Integration of Renewables Integration of Renewables
    The Commission pursues market reforms to allow all resources, including renewable energy resources, to compete in jurisdictional markets on a level playing field. Read More
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    Projects that generate electricity from waves or directly from the flow of water in ocean currents, tides, or inland waterways.
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  • Transmission Transmission
    The Commission takes action to bolster investment in the nation's transmission infrastructure, and to promote electric power reliability and lower costs for consumers by reducing transmission congestion. Read More
  • Hydropower Hydropower
    The Commission issues licenses for the construction of new projects; continuing operations of an existing project (relicensing); and oversees all ongoing project operations, including dam safety inspections and environmental monitoring. Read More
  • Natural Gas Natural Gas
    The Commission regulates pipeline, storage, LNG, facility construction, and regulates natural gas transportation in interstate commerce. The Commission establishes rates for services and issues certificates for construction and operations of interstate pipelines and storage facilities. Read More
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December 7, 2012 - FERC staff to convene a technical conference on Coordination between Natural Gas and Electricity Markets on February 13, 2013 Event Details | Notice PDF

December 7, 2012 - FERC, Hawaii PUC Sign Agreement on Information Sharing News Release | MOU PDF

November 19, 2012 - FERC Approves Market Manipulation Settlement with Gila River News Release | Stipulation & Consent Agreement PDF

November 15, 2012 - FERC issues 2012 Performance and Accountability Report PDF

November 15, 2012 - Item E-3: FERC Policy Statement Provides Guidance on Electric Transmission Rate Incentives News Release | Commissioners' Statements: Norris and LaFleur | Policy Statement PDF

November 15, 2012 - Items M-1: FERC Takes Next Step in Gas-Electric Coordination Initiative News Release | Report PDF | Commissioners' Statements: LaFleur | Decision PDF

November 15, 2012 - Item A-4: FERC Reviews Fiscal 2012 Enforcement Activities News Release | Report PDF

November 15, 2012 - Item A-3: FERC Staff Presents 2012–2013 Winter Market Assessment PDF

November 15, 2012 - Items G-1 & G-2: FERC Opens Investigations into Rates on Two Interstate Gas Pipelines News Release | G-1 Decision PDF | G-2 Decision PDF

November 15, 2012 - Items E-5 & G-3: FERC Launches Inquiry to Improve Natural Gas Market Price Transparency News Release | Order No. 770 PDF | NOI PDF

November 14, 2012 - FERC Votes to Suspend JP Morgan Ventures Energy Corp.’s Market-Based Rate Authority News Release | Decision PDF

November 13, 2012 - FERC staff issue Energy Infrastructure Update for October 2012 Report PDF | FERC Staff Reports

November 9, 2012 - FERC Staff to Convene a Technical Conference on EQR Reporting Requirements under Order No. 768 Event Details | Notice PDF



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