General Information
- FERC 101: About the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- OPP: Bringing People to FERC and Bringing FERC to People (English)
- OPP: Bringing People to FERC and Bringing FERC to People (Spanish)
- FERC & Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Facilities
- 8 Steps of Rulemaking
Top 5 Tips Series
- Top 5 Tips for Filing an Intervention (English)
- Top 5 Tips for Powerful Comments (English)
- Top 5 Tips for Powerful Comments (Spanish)
- 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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Understanding and Participating in California ISO (CAISO) Processes
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An Introductory Guide for Participation in ISO New England Processes
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Participation in Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Processes
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An Introductory Guide for Participation in New York ISO Processes
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An Introductory Guide for Participation in Southwest Power Pool 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
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
Other
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Formula Rates in Electric Transmission Proceedings: Key Concepts and How to Participate
- Reliability Explainer
- Western Energy Markets Explainer
Participation Guides
Quick Links
Contact Information
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Nicole SitaramanDirector, Office of Public Participation (OPP)
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News MediaEmail: MediaDL@ferc.gov