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February 2021 Highlights

The FERC insight gives you a monthly snapshot of FERC news. The insight gives you updates from Commission meetings and schedules fo

conferences/speeches/presentations, and links to Commission orders, notices, new reports, Climate Change and Coronavirus updates.

Extreme Winter Weather Event

FERC, NERC Launch Inquiry into 2021 Cold Weather Grid Operations

FERC and NERC have opened a joint inquiry into the operations of the bulk-power system during 

winter weather conditions that shut down power to millions of people in the Midwest and Southe

states. News Release

FERC to Examine Electric Reliability in the Face of Climate Change

FERC will open a new proceeding to examine the threat that climate change and extreme weathe

to electric reliability. The proceeding will examine how grid operators prepare for and respond to 

weather events, including, but not limited to droughts, extreme cold, wildfires, hurricanes, and pro

waves. Press Release

FERC to Examine Potential Wrongdoing in Markets During Recent Cold Snap

FERC’s Office of Enforcement is examining wholesale natural gas and electricity market activity du

week’s extreme cold weather to determine if any market participants engaged in market manipul

violations. Press Release

Grid Recovery in Wake of Extreme Winter Weather

Chairman Glick said FERC will continues to monitor power grid recovery in the wake of extreme w

that cut essential electricity services to millions.

News Release | Statement by FERC Chairman Glick

Workshop on the Creation of the Office of Public Participation

Commissioners will lead a workshop April 16 to give members of the public the opportunity to pro

views on the creation of the Office of Public Participation. Event Details

Chairman Glick Announces Plans to Create Senior Position Focusing on Environmen

Chairman Glick announced plans to better incorporate environmental justice and equity concern

Commission’s decision-making process by creating a new senior staff position to coordinate that 

all FERC professional staff. News Release

Capacity Market Reform Technical Conferences

Chairman Glick announced the Commission will convene a series of technical conferences on cap

reform, starting in March. 

Event Details

FERC Chairman Makes Chief of Staff, General Counsel Appointments

Chairman Glick recently made two major staff announcements: Pamela Quinlan is the Commissio

Chief of Staff, and Matt Christiansen is FERC’s new General Counsel. 

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information and additional perspectives that would help move the process forward. Much has ch

Commission began its review in April 2018, so the Commission has asked for comment on matte

it identifies and addresses potential health or environmental effects of its pipeline certification pr

and activities on environmental justice communities. News Release | Presentation

Weymouth Compressor Station

FERC established a paper briefing to examine concerns associated with the operation of the Wey

Compressor Station. The station will remain in operation through this process. News Release

Delegated Orders | Notices | Notational Orders

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