The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed on August 3 that, as the Clean Power Plan (CPP) is executed nationwide, they will monitor the development of single-state or multi-state plans, or, where applicable, a federal plan; and address any grid reliability issues.
Specifically, FERC will continue to focus on factors related to the CPP involving the reliability of the power grid; the efficient operation of wholesale electricity markets; and the potential need for additional energy infrastructure, especially new electric transmission and natural gas interstate pipelines.
Further, all three agencies will engage with stakeholders, including:
The agencies will meet on a quarterly frequency. Once state (or multi-state) plans are approved, or a federal plan is imposed, the agencies anticipate continuing their coordinated efforts. Technical assistance will be provided, based on the resources available.