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  • Order No. 1000 - Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Order No. 1000 - Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation
    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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    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
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    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
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    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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August 30, 2013 - FERC staff sends Sixteenth Report to Congress on progress made in licensing and constructing the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Report PDF

August 27, 2013 - FERC staff issues Agenda and Staff Paper for Technical Conference on Centralized Capacity Markets in RTOs/ISOs on September 25, 2013 Agenda PDF | Staff Paper PDF | Event Details

August 12, 2013 - FERC staff issues Energy Infrastructure Update for July 2013 Report PDF | FERC Staff Reports

click to play July 30, 2013 - Chairman Wellinghoff�s interview on Bloomberg TV�s Street Smart with Trish Regan and Adam Johnson Video

click to play July 30, 2013 - Chairman Welllinghoff�s interview on CNBC Business News with reporter Kate Kelly Video


July 30, 2013 - FERC, JP Morgan Unit Agree to $410 Million in Penalties, Disgorgement to Ratepayers News Release | Commissioners' Statements: Clark | Stipulation and Consent Agreement PDF

July 23, 2013 - "Managing The Nation's Electricity Needs" Chairman Wellinghoff on the Diane Rehm Show, NPR Transcript PDF

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