FERC and States Gear Up for Energy Coordination Meeting in DC
Published Date: 2/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility groups are teaming up to tackle important energy issues, especially how gas and electricity work together. They’re holding a free public meeting on April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC, and online, where anyone can listen and learn. This collaboration aims to improve energy coordination without charging fees or requiring registration, making it easy for everyone to join in.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Free public FERC meeting — attend or webcast
You can attend the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission public meeting on April 30, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST in Washington, DC, or listen online via Webcast. There is no fee to attend and registration is not required.
Meeting transcript available for a fee
The conference will be transcribed and transcripts will be available for a fee from Ace Reporting; contact phone 202-347-3700 for transcripts. The notice states transcripts are on the record but that obtaining them requires payment to the report vendor.
Accessibility accommodations available
If you need accessibility accommodations under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, you can request them by emailing the provided address or calling toll free 1-866-208-3372 (voice), 202-208-8659 (TTY), or faxing 202-208-2106. The meeting organizers will provide accommodations on request.
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