FERC's Open Energy Chat: Lights On, Drama Off
Published Date: 1/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is holding an open meeting on January 22, 2026, to discuss important energy and market issues. This meeting affects energy companies and customers by reviewing reliability, security, and market operations. No new costs or deadlines are announced, but the public can join and follow along online.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free Public Webcast of FERC Meeting
You can watch the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission meeting on January 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2C, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC, or view a free webcast via the Commission’s website (use the Calendar of Events on www.ferc.gov). Technical support is available at (202) 502-8680 or by email at [email protected].
Public Access to Meeting Documents
All public documents related to items on the agenda may be viewed online through FERC’s eLibrary at https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search. The agenda does not list every document, so you should search the eLibrary to find materials tied to the January 22, 2026 meeting.
Press Briefing Viewable, Not Telecast
Immediately after the meeting, a press briefing will be held that members of the public may view in a designated overflow room or remotely at Commission headquarters, but the briefing will not be telecast. This applies to the January 22, 2026 meeting’s post-meeting press briefing.
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