FERC's Open Mic Night: Energy Chats for the Devoted
Published Date: 3/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is holding an open public meeting on March 19, 2026, to discuss important energy topics like customer issues, market updates, and electric reliability. This meeting affects energy companies, customers, and anyone interested in how energy markets and security are managed. No new fees or deadlines are announced, but it’s a key chance to see how energy rules and operations are shaping up.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public FERC Meeting and Webcast Access
You can attend the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's open public meeting on March 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2C, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC, or watch a free webcast through the Commission's website. A press briefing follows the meeting and may be viewed remotely at Commission headquarters but will not be telecast; technical support is available at (202) 502-8680 or by email at [email protected].
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