FERC Schedules Its Annual Meeting About Keeping the Grid Reliable
Published Date: 8/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is hosting its annual Reliability Technical Conference on October 21, 2026, in Washington, DC. This free event is open to the public and focuses on keeping our power grid safe and reliable. Anyone interested in energy security, from industry pros to everyday folks, can join in person or online—no cost involved!
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Free public attendance—in person or online
You can attend the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Reliability Technical Conference for free on October 21, 2026, from about 10:00 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The in-person meeting is at 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC in the Kevin J. McIntyre Commission Meeting Room, and there is no fee to join in person or online.
Live webcast with technical support
You can watch the Commission's free webcast of the conference if you cannot attend in person, and the Commission provides technical support for the webcast; call 202-502-8680 or email customer@ferc.gov for help. The webcast will be posted on the Commission's website prior to the event.
Accessibility accommodations available
If you need accessibility accommodations, the conference is accessible under section 508 and you can request accommodations by emailing accessibility@ferc.gov or calling toll free 1-866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-208-8659 (TTY), or faxing 202-208-2106. The Commission will provide reasonable accommodations for attendees.
Agenda and supplemental notices to be posted
The Commission will post the preliminary agenda and additional supplemental notices on its Calendar of Events on www.ferc.gov prior to the October 21, 2026 conference so you can see topics and timing in advance. Additional details about the agenda and event logistics will be available before the event.
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