FERC Gears Up Conference on Keeping Power Grids Reliable
Published Date: 5/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is hosting a two-day technical conference on June 4-5, 2025, to tackle big challenges in making sure power grids have enough energy resources. This event affects energy regions like PJM, MISO, ISO-NE, NYISO, CAISO, and SPP, focusing on how they manage capacity markets and resource adequacy. The discussions could lead to changes that impact how electricity is planned and paid for, helping keep the lights on and prices fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Free public attendance and webcast
You can attend the two-day FERC technical conference in person on June 4–5, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Eastern) at the FERC Commission Meeting Room in Washington, DC. There is no fee and no advance registration required, and the event will be webcast for free with Commission technical support.
Transcripts available for a fee
The conference will be transcribed, and transcripts will be available for a fee from Ace Reporting (phone: 202-347-3700). The webcast is free, but obtaining an official transcript requires purchasing it from the court reporter.
Public may file pre-conference comments
All interested persons are invited to file pre-technical conference comments in FERC's eLibrary on the conference issues, using the numbering and sequencing in the attached agenda if desired. Commenters do not have to answer every question listed in the agenda.
Accessibility accommodations under Section 508
The conference is accessible under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; for accessibility accommodations you may email [email protected] or call toll free 1-866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-208-8659 (TTY) or fax 202-208-2106 with required accommodations.
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