Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
U.S. federal agency regulating interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC oversees wholesale electricity markets and grid reliability.
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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