Title: US Federal Electricity Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Language: English
Type: Website
Nature: Government Website
Published: September 2, 2021
Region: North America
Country: United States
Sector: Energy and Power
Keywords: Energy and Power, Energy and Power Core
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Document Summary:
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity. FERC also regulates natural gas and hydropower projects.
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Guiding Principles
- Organizational Excellence: The Commission strives to use its resources efficiently and effectively to achieve its strategic priorities.
- Due Process and Transparency: Paramount in all of its proceedings is the Commission's determination to be open and fair to all participants.
- Regulatory Certainty: In each of the thousands of orders, opinions, and reports issued by the Commission each year, the Commission strives to provide regulatory certainty through consistent approaches and actions.
- Stakeholder Involvement: The Commission conducts regular outreach to ensure that interested parties have an appropriate opportunity to contribute to the performance of the Commission's responsibilities.
- Timeliness: The Commission's goal is to reach an appropriate resolution of each proceeding in an expeditious manner.
Updated: October 25, 2021