Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

About Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the U.S. federal agency regulating interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC oversees wholesale electricity markets and ensures reliability.

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Related Entities

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is connected to these other entities in the energy ecosystem: