Join FERC's Free Power Grid Chat: No RSVP Needed for Reliability Talk
Published Date: 5/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is hosting a free, public Reliability Technical Conference on October 21, 2025, to talk about keeping our power grid safe and reliable. Anyone interested in energy security—like utility companies and everyday folks—can join in person or online. No money changes hands, but it’s a great chance to hear about important energy policies and share ideas before new rules roll out.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Free Public Access to Reliability Conference
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a public Reliability Technical Conference on October 21, 2025, from about 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern at 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and by webcast. There is no fee to attend and registration is not required, so anyone interested can listen and observe on the record.
Transcripts Available For A Fee
The conference will be transcribed and transcripts will be available for a fee from Ace Reporting; contact number 202-347-3700 for purchase. The meeting itself will be on the record, but obtaining an official transcript requires paying for it.
Accessibility Accommodations Provided
The Commission states the conference is accessible under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; people needing accommodations can email [email protected] or call toll free 1-866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-208-8659 (TTY) or fax 202-208-2106 to request them.
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