The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today announced that it will open a new proceeding to examine the threat that climate change and extreme weather events pose to electric reliability. The proceeding will examine how grid operators prepare for and respond to extreme weather events, including, but not limited to droughts, extreme cold, wildfires, hurricanes, and prolonged heat waves.
“The effects of climate change are already apparent,” FERC Chairman Glick said, “and we must do everything we can within our statutory authority to ensure that the electric grid is capable of keeping the lights on in the face of extreme weather.”
FERC announced that the proceeding would include a technical conference with an opportunity for parties to submit comments in advance of that conference, with additional details to follow.
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