ML21197A183
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| ML21197A183 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/08/2021 |
| From: | Gebhart J Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
| To: | |
| Candace De Messieres (301)415-8395 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML21197A183 (8) | |
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Introduction to the Electric Grid and FERC Jette Gebhart Director, Office of Energy Market Regulation Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Components of the Electric Grid
Roles of FERC and the States The Federal Power Act divides jurisdiction over the electric industry between the federal and state governments.
- The federal government is responsible for regulating the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce and the sale of such energy at wholesale in interstate commerce.
- The states have jurisdiction over facilities used for the generation of electric energy (including siting) and over facilities used in local distribution.
Overview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Wholesale Electric Industry Sectors
- Vertically Integrated Utilities
- Generation Owners
- Transmission Owners
- Power Marketers
- Municipalities/Cooperative
- Federal Power Marketing Agencies
- Independent Transmission Companies
- Demand Response Providers
- Load Serving Entities
REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATIONS AND INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATORS
NERC REGIONAL ENTITIES