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Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
202-586-5000
http://www.energy.gov
| SECRETARY OF ENERGY | Jennifer M. Granholm |
| Deputy Secretary | David M. Turk |
| Chief of Staff | Tarak Shah |
| Ombudsman | (vacancy) |
| UNDER SECRETARY OF ENERGY | (vacancy) |
| Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security | Matthew Moury |
| Director of Project Management | Paul Bosco |
NUCLEAR SECURITY
| UNDER SECRETARY | Jill Hruby |
National Nuclear Security Administration
| ADMINISTRATOR | Jill Hruby |
| Principal Deputy Administrator | Frank A. Rose |
| DEPUTY ADMINISTRATORS | |
| Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation | Corey Hinderstein |
| Defense Programs | Charles P. Verdon |
| Naval Reactors | Adm. James F. Caldwell, USN |
| ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATORS | |
| Acquisition and Project Management | Robert B. Raines |
| Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation | Jay Tilden |
| Defense Nuclear Security | Jeffrey R. Johnson |
| Emergency Operations | John Juskie, Acting |
| External Affairs | Howard Dickenson, Acting |
| Information Management | James Wolff |
| Management and Budget | Frank J. Lowery |
| Safety, Infrastructure and Operations | Kenneth Sheely, Acting |
| Chief Information Officer | James Wolff |
| Chief of Defense Nuclear Security | Jeffrey R. Johnson |
| General Counsel | Timothy P. Fischer |
SCIENCE AND ENERGY
| UNDER SECRETARY | Kathleen Hogan, Acting |
| ASSISTANT SECRETARIES | |
| Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response | (vacancy) |
| Electricity | Patricia Hoffman, Acting |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | (vacancy) |
| Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | Jennifer Wilcox, Acting |
| Nuclear Energy | Kathryn D. Huff, Acting |
| Chief Commercialization Officer | Vanessa Z. Chan |
| DIRECTORS OF OFFICES | |
| Arctic Energy | George Roe |
| Artificial Intelligence and Technology | Cheryl Ingstad |
| Clean Energy Demonstrations | (vacancy) |
| Indian Energy Policy and Programs | Wahleah Johns |
| Loan Programs | Jigar Shah |
| Science | J. Stephen Binkley, Acting |
| Technology Transitions | Vanessa Z. Chan |
Office of Electricity
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Patricia Hoffman, Acting |
| POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATORS | |
| Bonneville | John Hairston |
| Southeastern | Virgil G. Hobbs III |
| Southwestern | Michael Wech |
| Western Area | Tracey LeBeau |
STAFF AND PROGRAM OFFICES
| ASSISTANT SECRETARIES | |
| Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs | Ali Nouri |
| Environmental Management | (vacancy) |
| International Affairs | Andrew Light |
| Chief Administrative Judge | Poli A. Marmolejos |
| CHIEF OFFICERS | |
| Financial | (vacancy) |
| Human Capital | Erin Moore |
| Information | Ann Dunkin |
| DIRECTORS OF OFFICES | |
| Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy | (vacancy) |
| Economic Impact and Diversity | Ann Augustyn, Acting |
| Enterprise Assessments | John E. Dupuy |
| Hearings and Appeals | Poli A. Marmolejos |
| Intelligence and Counterintelligence | Steven K. Black |
| Legacy Management | Carmelo Melendez |
| Management | Ingrid C. Kolb |
| Policy | Carla Frisch, Acting * |
| Public Affairs | David A. Mayorga |
| Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization | Paul E. Ross, Acting |
| General Counsel | (vacancy) |
U.S. Energy Information Administration
| ADMINISTRATOR | Stephen Nalley, Acting |
| Deputy Administrator | Stephen Nalley |
| Inspector General | Teri L. Donaldson |
The Department of Energy addresses the Nation's energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges, using transformative science and technology to ensure national security and prosperity.
ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION
On August 4, 1977, President James E. Carter approved Public Law 95–91, which also is cited as the "Department of Energy Organization Act." President Carter made remarks about the new law (S. 826) on the same day that he approved it.
https://www.energy.gov/management/august-4-1977-president-carter-signs-department-energy-organization-actThe President's remarks on signing S. 826, which also is cited as the "Department of Energy Organizational Act," were included in the "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States." The public papers of "Jimmy Carter" for the year 1977 are collected in two books. Book II (25 JUN–31 DEC) is available on the Government Publishing Office's govinfo website in Portable Document Format (PDF) for downloading. The relevant section of the remarks is found on pages 1411 and 1412.
https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PPP-1977-book2The new statute consolidated the major Federal energy functions into one Cabinet-level department. It established "a Department of Energy in the executive branch by the reorganization of energy functions within the Federal Government in order secure effective management to assure a coordinated national energy policy" (91 Stat. 565).
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-91/pdf/STATUTE-91-Pg565.pdfOn September 13, 1977, President Carter signed Executive Order 12009, which was published 2 days later in the Federal Register (42 FR 46267). Pursuant to the order, the Department of Energy Organization Act became effective on October 1st of that same year.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1977-09-15/pdf/FR-1977-09-15.pdfBy the advice and with the consent of the Senate, the President appoints the Secretary who serves as the top administrator at the Department of Energy.
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7131&num=0&edition=prelimThe "Offices" web page provides convenient access to information on DOE offices, centers, power administrations, and component agencies, as well as to online resources that are associated with some of them.
https://www.energy.gov/officesOn the "About Us" web page, below the contact information, a hyperlink for the DOE's organization chart is available. The organization chart also may be viewed in Portable Document Format (PDF) and downloaded as a PDF file.
https://www.energy.gov/about-usSTATUTORY AND REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
Title 42 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) is dedicated to the topic of "The Public Health and Welfare." Statutory material that affects the Department of Energy has been codified and assigned to Chapter 84 of 42 U.S.C. Chapter 84 runs from sections 7101 to 7385s-16.
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title42/chapter84&edition=prelimRules and regulations that address the topic of energy have been codified and assigned to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 1–1899).
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10Rules and regulations that are associated with the Department of Energy have been assigned to Chapter II of 10 CFR.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-IIAdditional rules and regulations that are associated with the Department of Energy have been assigned to Chapter III of 10 CFR.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-IIIThe general provisions of the Department of Energy have been codified and assigned to Chapter X of 10 CFR.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-XACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
In 2022, the DOE will mark its 45th anniversary. The DOE is a cabinet-level department whose activities and programs are as important as they are diverse. The DOE brought together for the first time, within one Federal agency, two programmatic traditions that had coexisted within the Government. One tradition constituted the defense responsibilities that included the design, construction, and testing of nuclear weapons originating with the effort to build the first atomic bomb during the Second World War. The other tradition comprised a loose amalgamation of energy-related programs that were scattered throughout the Federal Government. The presence of these two traditions remains palpable in the range of activities and programs of today's DOE.
Energy Economy
The national economy benefits from robust investments in energy technologies. These investments stimulate the creation of new jobs. The DOE both supports proven energy technologies and funds and promotes energy technologies of the future. It also partners with private- and public-sector organizations to spread and accelerate the implementation of these technologies.
https://www.energy.gov/energy-economyThe DOE guides legislators and policymakers through the complexities and details of energy related issues. It serves as a liaison among Federal agencies, Members of Congress, and State, local, and tribal governments. It also assists American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages with energy development, capacity building, electrification of lands and homes, and reducing energy costs.
https://www.energy.gov/energy-economy/state-local-governmentResearch / Innovation
The DOE is aptly described as a research and science agency that participates aggressively in the innovation economy. The Department stimulates the growth of basic and applied scientific research and the discovery and the development of new clean energy technologies. The DOE regards scientific innovation as a cornerstone of the Nation's economic prosperity and, therefore, prioritizes innovation in its research and science programs. It also fosters collaboration and cooperation among governmental organizations, industries, and universities to create a capacious scientific ecosystem and to invigorate it.
https://www.energy.gov/science-innovationThe DOE's Loan Programs Office finances comprehensive and large-scale energy infrastructure projects nationwide.
https://www.energy.gov/lpo/about-us-homeThe Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA–E) supports the development of energy technologies that have high potential and broad application before they are ready for investment from the private sector.
https://arpa-e.energy.gov/aboutThe DOE's 17 National Laboratories serve as regional drivers of economic growth for States and communities nationwide. Among the world's science institutions, the National Laboratories constitute a unique ecosystem of intellectual assets and pooled knowledge.
https://www.energy.gov/national-laboratoriesSafety / Security
The DOE helps to protect national security. Its responsibilities include cleaning up the adverse environmental consequences of developing nuclear weapons and of nuclear energy research, supporting nuclear nonproliferation, ensuring the security of the Nation's nuclear weapons stockpile, providing training tools and procedures for emergency response and preparedness, managing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, investing in protections against cyber and physical attacks on energy infrastructure, and conducting programs to ensure worker health and safety.
https://www.energy.gov/national-security-safetyThe DOE safely and cost-effectively transports and disposes of low-level wastes, decommissions and decontaminates old facilities, remediates contaminated soil and groundwater, and secures and stores nuclear material in stable and secure locations to protect national security.
https://www.energy.gov/national-security-safety/environmental-cleanupThe National Nuclear Security Administration ensures the integrity and safety of the Nation’s nuclear weapons, advances nuclear nonproliferation, and promotes international nuclear safety.
https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nuclear-security-nonproliferationThe DOE works closely with its public and private sector partners to secure the Nation’s critical energy infrastructure against all hazards, to reduce the risk of disruptive events, and to respond to energy disruptions that could jeopardize national security, public health and safety, and the national economy. DOE response activities include hurricane response, extreme weather and wildfire response, and cyber incident response.
https://www.energy.gov/ceser/emergency-response-hubThe DOE has continency plans for mitigating the effects of extreme petroleum supply interruptions. The Office of Petroleum Reserves (OPR) acquires, stores, distributes, and manages emergency petroleum stocks. The OPR maintains the operational readiness of three emergency stockpiles: the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, and the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve (NGSR). In the event of a natural disaster or other national emergency, the Nation can draw from these emergency stockpiles to keep crude oil and other petroleum products in steady supply.
https://www.energy.gov/fecm/office-petroleum-reservesThe DOE leads the Federal Government’s effort to mitigate the potentially catastrophic effects of cybersecurity attacks on the energy sector. It also ensures the cybersecurity and resilience of all energy infrastructure that is associated with the DOE enterprise.
https://www.energy.gov/national-security-safety/cybersecurityDOE health and safety programs help to protect workers and the public from the hazards associated with departmental operations. Former and current DOE Federal, contract, and subcontract workers benefit from health and safety policies, program tools, and assistance resources.
https://www.energy.gov/ehss/health-and-safetyThe Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) provides compensation and medical benefits to employees—including contractors, subcontractors, and some vendors—who worked at certain DOE facilities. The Department of Labor (DOL) handles the adjudication of issues involving all claims for benefits under the EEOICPA . Alongside the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Health and Human Services (HHS), the DOE supports the DOL as it adjudicates these issues.
https://www.energy.gov/ehss/services/worker-health-and-safety/energy-employees-occupational-illness-compensation-programSaving Money / Lowering Energy Consumption
The DOE maintains a website that is dedicated to helping consumers to use energy more efficiently and to adopt renewable forms of energy. These consumers include builders and renovators, commuters and drivers, families, homeowners, landscapers, and renters. Energy Saver is the DOE's premier consumer resource for ideas on how to lower energy consumption and save money and for learning about renewable energy technologies that are applicable at home.
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/energy-saverSources of Information
Analysis / Statistics
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is the statistical and analytical agency within the DOE. It is the Nation's premier source of energy information. By law, its data, analyses, and forecasts are independent of approval by any other officer or employee of the Federal Government.
https://www.eia.gov/about/mission_overview.phpArchived Records
The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that DOE records have been assigned to record group 434.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/434.htmlBusiness Opportunities
To learn about the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and its mission or to find information on the services that it offers and its programs, visit its website. Phone, 202-586-7377.
http://www.energy.gov/osdbu/office-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilization | Email: smallbusiness@hq.doe.govUseful external links for small businesses are available on the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization's website in its "Small Business Toolbox."
https://www.energy.gov/osdbu/small-business-toolbox/useful-links-and-faqCareer Opportunities
The DOE offers career opportunities that span a broad, diverse range of professions: accounting and contracting, administration, business, communications and information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, national security and international affairs, public affairs, science and technology, and more. Most Federal jobs require U.S. citizenship; however, noncitizens may apply for some opportunities at the National Laboratories.
http://www.energy.gov/jobs/jobsInformation on opportunities for students and recent graduates, veterans, and those with disabilities is available on the DOE website. For more information, contact the Chief Human Capital Officer. Phone, 202-586-1234.
http://www.energy.gov/jobs/services/students-recent-graduatesIn 2020, the DOE ranked 11th among 25 midsize Government agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/?c=DN00Climate Change
Mitigating the effects of climate change is on the DOE's top-priorities list. Global temperatures continue to rise; therefore, drought, heat waves, wildfires, and high demand for electricity will put additional stress on the Nation's energy infrastructure. The leading cause of power outages and fuel supply disruption in the United States is severe weather. As the Earth System continues on this current heating trajectory, Climate scientists predict that severe weather events will become more destructive and disruptive. Visit the "Climate Change" web pages to learn more about how the DOE is responding to this growing threat.
https://www.energy.gov/science-innovation/climate-changeThe Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) Project is a state-of-the-science Earth system modeling, simulation, and prediction project. Relying on DOE laboratory resources, the E3SM Project helps to meet the science needs of the Nation and the mission needs of the DOE.
https://e3sm.orgTitle 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is dedicated to rules and regulations that are associated with energy. Chapter II of that title is dedicated to the "Department of Energy." Subchapter B, which runs from section 300.01 to 300.13, is dedicated to "Climate Change."
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-II/subchapter-B/part-300?toc=1Contact Information
Email addresses, phone numbers, and the DOE's postal address are available on the "Contact Us" web page.
https://www.energy.gov/contact-usEnergy Calculator
When deciding whether or not to invest in more energy efficiency, a consumer can benefit from knowing electricity usages and the associated costs. The online energy use calculator estimates annual energy use and costs associated with operating appliances and home electronics.
http://energy.gov/energysaver/estimating-appliance-and-home-electronic-energy-useEnergy Explained
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has an online guide for understanding energy.
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.phpEnergy Kids
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintains an award-winning website for children and teachers. The website "energy KIDS" answers the question: What is energy? It has web pages that describe sources of energy and that provide a historical overview of energy. A glossary, energy calculators, games and activities, and a section for teachers are also available on "energy KIDS."
https://www.eia.gov/kidsEnergy Simulation Software
EnergyPlus is cross-platform, free, and open-source software that runs on the Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. It is a whole building energy simulation program that architects, engineers, and researchers use to model energy consumption and water use in buildings. The DOE's Building Technologies Office funded the development of EnergyPlus, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory manages it.
https://energyplus.netFederal Register
Significant documents and documents that the DOE recently published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-departmentFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Office of Management administers policies, procedures, and programs to ensure DOE compliance with the FOlA. The FOIA gives information seekers a right to access DOE records; however, the Department may determine that releasing certain information would harm an interest that one or more of the nine FOIA exemptions shields or that doing so would violate the law. After receiving a properly submitted FOIA request, the DOE must provide the requester with copies of the relevant documents and records, or portions of them, that he or she is entitled to access under the law.
https://www.energy.gov/management/freedom-information-actThe FOIA requires that certain documents be made available to the public for inspection and copying. This requirement pertains to agencies of the executive branch of the Federal Government. If the FOIA Reading Room does not contain the document, or record, that you seek, please be at liberty to submit an official FOIA request. Before submitting that request, please make sure that the desired information is not part of the electronic reading room's collection and, therefore, already immediately available online without a fee.
https://www.energy.gov/management/foia-reading-room | Email: foia-central@hq.doe.govGenomics
A very important development in the field of biology within the past 100 years was the Human Genome Project (HGP), the 10-year Government-led effort that culminated in the first complete sequencing of a human genome in 2000. The HGP launched the field of genomics, transformed medicine, and pretty much birthed the modern biotechnology industry. The original idea and impetus for the HGP came from the DOE's Office of Science, which was then known as the Office of Energy Research. At the time, the sequencing of a whole human genome was considered a nearly impossible task. With the historical experience of large scientific endeavors that had started with the Manhattan Project, Office of Science personnel had the confidence that the task could be accomplished with sufficient Government resources. Interest in better understanding the genetic effects of radiation exposure stimulated the DOE's initial interest in undertaking this bold initiative.
https://www.energy.gov/science/initiatives/genomicsGeothermal Energy
The Geothermal Technologies Office released the report "GeoVision: Harnessing the Heat Beneath Our Feet (MAY 2019)."
https://www.energy.gov/eere/geothermal/geovision | Email: GeoVision@ee.doe.govGlossaries
The Bioenergy Technologies Office maintains an online biomass glossary. Its short descriptions are intended to help students and researchers understand biomass terminology.
http://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/glossaryThe waterpower program maintains an online hydropower glossary. It is intended to help readers understand terminology associated with hydroturbine and hydropower plant components.
http://www.energy.gov/eere/water/glossary-hydropower-termsThe Office of Legacy management maintains an online glossary.
https://www.energy.gov/lm/glossaryThe U.S. Energy Information Administration maintains a glossary on its website.
https://www.eia.gov/tools/glossaryHistory
The DOE history timeline allows easy access to information on the Department's history and its predecessor agencies. The timeline includes links to press releases, reports, speeches, and other documentation.
https://www.energy.gov/lm/doe-history/doe-history-timelineLandscaping for Energy Efficiency
A well-designed landscape adds beauty to a home. Landscaping also can reduce cooling and heating costs. A shrub, tree, or vine can bring the coolness of shade, absorb the force of wind, and lower energy bills. Thoughtfully positioned trees can reduce the energy that a typical household uses by as much as 25 percent.
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/landscaping-energy-efficient-homesMaps
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy posts National Renewable Energy Laboratory maps that illustrate a variety of energy-related topics and trends: alternative fueling stations, carbon capture, climate vulnerabilities, per capita energy expenditure, renewable energy production, solar energy potential, and more.
https://www.energy.gov/eere/photos/collection-nrel-mapsClimate change is a threat to America's energy infrastructure in every region of the country: Alaska, Hawaii, Midwest, Northeast, Northern Great Plains, Northwest, Southeast, Southern Great Plains, Southwest, and Puerto Rico. The DOE website has an interactive map that illustrates the potential of climate change to disrupt the Nation’s energy systems.
https://www.energy.gov/articles/map-how-climate-change-threatens-america-s-energy-infrastructure-every-regionNational Laboratories
For more than 60 years, these Laboratories have been leading institutions for scientific innovation in the United States. To learn more about the Ames Laboratory, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, and the other 14 National Laboratories, visit the DOE's "About the National Labs" web page.
https://www.energy.gov/national-laboratoriesNews
The newsroom web page offers easy access to news and speeches, as well as to the "Energy Blog" and the "Direct Current" podcast.
https://www.energy.gov/newsroomOffice of Inspector General (OIG)
The early alert system uses a distribution list for informing subscribers of significant press releases, publications, and reports the moment that the OIG posts them online. Subscription is free and available to anyone who has an interest in the OIG's work and an email address.
http://www.energy.gov/ig/subscription-information | Email: ignewmedia@hq.doe.govOpen Government
The DOE supports the Open Government initiative to create a more open and transparent Government by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency.
http://www.energy.gov/open-government | Email: open@hq.doe.govPostclosure Responsibilities
The Office of Legacy Management serves the public interest by fulfilling the DOE’s postclosure responsibilities and ensuring the future protection of human health and the environment.
https://www.energy.gov/lm/servicesRenewable Energy
The steady expansion of the U.S. renewable energy sector suggests that a clean energy revolution is underway nationwide.
https://www.energy.gov/clean-energyScientific and Technical Information
The Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) advances science and sustains technological creativity by making research and development findings available to and useful for DOE researchers and the public. The OSTI website provides access to DOE science resources and to U.S. Federal science (Science.gov) and global science (WorldWideScience.org) information.
https://www.osti.gov/search-toolsSocial Media
The DOE has a Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/energygovThe DOE tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/energyThe DOE posts videos on its YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/user/USdepartmentofenergyEach of the 17 National Laboratories has its own YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/c/EnergyGov/channels?view=49&shelf_id=1Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426
202-502-8004
http://www.ferc.gov
Commissioners
| CHAIR | Richard Glick |
| Mark C. Christie | |
| Allison Clements | |
| James Danly | |
| Willie L. Phillips |
Senior Staff
| Chief Administrative Law Judge | Carmen A. Cintron |
| General Counsel | Matthew Christiansen |
| OFFICE DIRECTORS | |
| Administrative Litigation | John Kroeger |
| Electric Reliability | David Ortiz, Acting |
| Energy Infrastructure Security | Joseph H. McClelland |
| Energy Market Regulation | Jette Gebhart |
| Energy Policy and Innovation | Jignasa Gadani |
| Energy Projects | Terry L. Turpin |
| Enforcement | JanelBurdick |
| Executive Director | Anton C. Porter |
| External Affairs | Sarah Venuto |
| Secretary | Kimberly D. Bose |
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission helps consumers obtain efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy services at fair and reasonable rates through regulatory and market means.
ORGANIZATION
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency within the Department of Energy that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. The Commission comprises five members whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. FERC Commissioners serve 5-year terms and have an equal vote on regulatory matters. The President designates one member to serve as both the Commission's Chair and its administrative head.
https://www.ferc.gov/what-fercAn organizational chart and brief descriptions of the main activities of each office are posted online.
https://www.ferc.gov/officesACTIVITIES
Under the authority of the Federal Power, the Natural Gas, and the Interstate Commerce Acts, the FERC regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. That authority also includes review of proposals to build interstate natural gas pipelines, natural gas storage facilities, and liquefied natural gas terminals, and licensing of nonfederal hydropower dams.
The FERC enforces regulatory requirements by imposing civil penalties and other means, monitors and investigates energy markets, and protects the reliability of the high voltage interstate transmission system through mandatory reliability standards.
https://www.ferc.gov/about/what-ferc/what-ferc-doesSources of Information
Archived Records
The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that FERC records have been assigned to record group 138.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/138.htmlCareer Opportunities
The FERC relies on accountants and auditors, attorneys, economists, energy industry analysts, engineers, environmental biologists, human resources specialists, information technology specialists, management analysts, and other professionals to carry out its mission.
https://www.ferc.gov/about/careersIn 2020, the FERC ranked 3d among 25 midsize Government agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/?c=DR00Contact Information
Email addresses and phone and fax numbers are available on the "Key Contacts" web page.
https://www.ferc.gov/about/contact-us/key-contactsData Sources
The FERC posts sources of data on its website.
https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/resources/data-sourcesDocument Classes Table
The FERC has a critical energy/electric infrastructure information (CEII) related document classes table on its website.
https://www.ferc.gov/enforcement-legal/ceii/related-document-classesFederal Register
Significant documents and documents that the FERC recently published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commissionFERC Online
This electronic portal to dockets and documents provides an easy and efficient way to communicate and to do business with the FERC.
https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overviewFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The FOIA gives a person the right to request public access to Federal agency records and information. The agency must release the records upon receiving a written FOIA request, except in cases that one of nine FOIA exemptions or one of three FOIA exclusions shields the records or parts of them from disclosure.
https://www.ferc.gov/enforcement-legal/foia | Email: foia-ceii@ferc.govThe FERC maintains an electronic reading room. Before submitting a formal FOIA request in writing, an information seeker should review the contents of the reading room to determine whether or not the information or record that they seek has been released in the public domain.
https://www.ferc.gov/enforcement-legal/foia/reading-room-materialFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The FERC posts answers to FAQs.
https://www.ferc.gov/about/what-ferc/frequently-asked-questions-faqsGlossary
The FERC maintains a glossary of terms that are frequently used on its website.
https://www.ferc.gov/about/what-ferc/about/glossaryThe FERC maintains a market assessments glossary.
https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/market-assessments/overview/glossaryThe FERC maintains an online list of acronyms and initialisms.
https://www.ferc.gov/about/what-ferc/about/acronymsNews Releases
The FERC posts news releases and headlines.
https://www.ferc.gov/news-events/news/news-releases-headlinesPublic Participation
Citizens who may be affected by a proposed natural gas or hydroelectric project that the Commission regulates have certain rights. These rights range from seeing project correspondence to becoming an intervener and appealing FERC decisions in Federal court.
https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/resources/how-get-involvedRequest a Speaker
The FERC website has an electronic form on its "Speaker Request" web page.
https://www.ferc.gov/about/contact-us/speaker-requestSite Map
The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests.
https://www.ferc.gov/sitemapSocial Media
The FERC has a Facebook account.
https://www.facebook.com/FERC.govThe FERC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/fercThe FERC posts videos on its YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/c/FercGov-energy