Transfer of Delegation of Authority From the Office of Energy Policy and Innovation to the Office of Technical Reporting and Economics and to the Office of the General Counsel
Published Date: 2/2/2026
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shuffled some responsibilities after closing the Office of Energy Policy and Innovation. Now, routine tasks like handling reports and filings will be managed by the new Office of Technical Reporting and Economics and the Office of the General Counsel. This change started on February 2, 2026, helping the Commission work faster without affecting costs.
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