General Information
FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) provides some of its educational handouts in six different languages (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese Cantonese, Chinese Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese) on its Translated Resources webpage.
- Participating Online at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- FERC 101: About the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- OPP: Bringing People to FERC and Bringing FERC to People
- Natural Gas Pre-filing Open Houses: Public Participation and What to Expect
- Natural Gas Scoping Sessions: Public Participation and What to Expect
- FERC & Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Facilities
- 8 Steps of Rulemaking
Top 5 Tips Series
- Top 5 Tips for Filing an Intervention
- Top 5 Tips for Powerful Comments
- Top 5 Tips for Searching FERC's eLibrary
Explainers
Explainers are informational materials created for non-technical audiences and explain complex market and technical concepts for a wider audience. They also provide summaries of major rulemakings in way that make their impacts understandable and relevant to the American public.
Regional Transmission Organization (RTO)/Independent System Operator (ISO)
There are six Regional Transmission Organizations which ensure the reliability of the electric grid within their region and manage wholesale electric markets. This section provides more information about ISOs/RTOs.
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An Introductory Guide to Electricity Markets regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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An Introductory Guide for Understanding and Participating in California ISO (CAISO) Processes
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An Introductory Guide for Participation in ISO New England (ISO-NE) Processes
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An Introductory Guide for Participation in Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Processes
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An Introductory Guide for Participation in New York ISO (NYISO) Processes
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An Introductory Guide for Participation in Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Processes
Rulemakings
When the Commission is considering a change of policies or rules, it will open a rulemaking in order to solicit input from a broad range of stakeholders. This section contains explainers on rulemakings currently open before the Commission.
Distributed Energy Resources
Dynamic Line Ratings for Transmission
Generator Interconnection
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Explainer on the Interconnection Final Rule (FERC Order No. 2023)
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Explainer on the Interconnection Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR)
Inverter-Based Resources
Regional Electric Transmission
- Explainer on the Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Final Rule (FERC Order No. 1920)
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Explainer on Siting Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities (FERC Order No. 1977)
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Explainer on the Transmission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR)
Other
- Explainer on FERC’s Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation and Maintenance Plan and the Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures Update
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Formula Rates in Electric Transmission Proceedings: Key Concepts and How to Participate
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Explainer on FPA Section 203 Blanket Authorizations Explainer
Participation Guides
- Pamphlet on Electric Transmission Facilities Permit Process
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An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What do I need to know?
Quick Links
Contact Information
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Nicole SitaramanDirector, Office of Public Participation (OPP)
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