FERC Schedules Routine Open Meeting on Energy Matters
Published Date: 3/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is holding an open meeting on March 20, 2025, to discuss important energy and market topics that affect companies and customers alike. This meeting keeps everything transparent and lets the public see how decisions are made, with no extra costs involved. It’s a chance to stay in the loop on energy rules and updates that impact us all.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
FERC meeting open to public
You can attend the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission meeting on March 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2C, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. The meeting status is listed as open to the public.
Free webcast of meeting provided
A free webcast of the March 20, 2025 Commission meeting is available through the Commission's website. Anyone with Internet access can view it by navigating to www.ferc.gov's Calendar of Events; the Commission provides technical support at (202) 502-8680.
Press briefing viewing limited (not telecast)
Immediately after the meeting on March 20, 2025 there will be a press briefing in the Commission Meeting Room that members of the public may view in a designated overflow room. The notice states press briefings may now be viewed remotely at Commission headquarters but will not be telecast.
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