FERC Welcomes State Reps to Energy Issues Working Group
Published Date: 9/26/2025
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission teamed up with state utility regulators to form a group that tackles shared energy challenges. New state representatives were picked to join this team from August 2025 to August 2026, helping improve how federal and state rules work together. This means better coordination on energy issues that affect everyone, with fresh voices joining the conversation every year.
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