FERC stands for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. In addition, FERC oversees proposed for the construction of liquified natural gas terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines as well as licensing hydropower projects.
Decades of Experience Supporting FERC-Regulated Pipelines
Navigating the complex landscape of FERC’s regulations and application process is essential to advance FERC-regulated energy projects. Over our company history, TRC has supported the successful permitting of over 15,000 miles of pipeline, including FERC regulated projects. Clients value how we’ve supported end-to-end engineering and construction management of over 130,000 miles of pipeline from feasibility through commissioning/start-up, right-of-way (ROW), routing, siting, survey, and geotechnical.
At TRC, we combine decades of expertise, innovative regulatory strategies, and trusted relationships with federal, state, and local agencies to maintain schedules, permit applications, and project continuity throughout a project’s lifecycle. In addition, we know FERC regulators, which provides efficient and effective communication and streamlined information exchange.
FERC Consulting Adapted to Your Needs
At TRC, we prioritize helping you navigate FERC regulations while optimizing your experience to ensure compliance and project success. When you choose TRC, you gain a team of tested practitioners with the skills, resources, and agility necessary to support any phase of your project. We work within your schedule and budget to support your project and help you implement practical and strategic solutions.
TRC develops practical regulatory strategies tailored to your project and works closely with all project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned. We support your project through every stage from early project development through the FERC application process and into the construction.
Industry-Leading Expertise to Navigate FERC Regulations and Maintain Compliance
Our integrated approach from survey, data collection, site development, and right-of-way to project design, permitting, and inspection, all while navigating FERC’s environmental regulations makes sure you effectively meet compliance obligations well before the key project milestones. Our expertise in FERC’s environmental regulations, combined with seamless coordination across federal and state agencies, minimizes duplication and streamlines concurrent permitting processes.
We provide clients with innovative, yet pragmatic strategies, tools and information needed to achieve compliance during every stage of the FERC process, including pre-filing, application and post-filing stages. We support FERC applications for:
- Construction, operation and abandonment of natural gas transmission and storage facilities.
- Construction and operation of liquified natural gas facilities.
- Construction and operation of non-Federal hydropower facilities and associated transmission lines.
Our practitioners include former regulators who have invaluable insight into working with federal and state agencies and who are deeply familiar with the details of applicable statutes, guidelines and permitting requirements.
Contact TRC to Manage Your FERC Compliance Obligations Today
TRC is dedicated to ensuring your FERC-regulated projects remain safe, sustainable, resilient and compliant with applicable regulations. Our FERC consulting services provide you with a clear understanding of essential regulations and demonstrate how those requirements integrate with your project’s objectives. Then, we use our expertise to construct a tailored approach that incorporates innovative regulatory strategies to meet your project’s goals.
Partner with TRC for decades of experience and proven FERC compliance expertise. Contact us to learn how we can support your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our FAQs to learn more about FERC compliance and how TRC can help you.
TRC’s experience with FERC regulations goes back more than 40 years, having permitted over 15,000 miles of pipeline projects, including FERC-regulated projects. TRC works with FERC staff from both applicant and third-party perspectives.
As the country develops more renewable energy projects, it may be necessary for independent power producers and renewable developers to officially get registered as a Generator Owner-IBR (GO-IBR) and/or Generator Operator-IBR (GOP-IBR). TRC would be able to help you determine if it is necessary to get registered as a GO-IBR or GOP-IBR at the applicable Regional Entity (RE).
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Mises à jour réglementaires
La FERC publie des directives pour améliorer la sécurité du réseau électrique et la conformité au CIP
septembre 30, 2024
Cette mise à jour fournit des détails du rapport du personnel de la FERC 2024 sur les audits CIP, afin que les services publics puissent améliorer la conformité et réduire les risques pour la sécurité.
Mises à jour réglementaires
Prévenir les échecs de conformité nerc avec les examens de l’état de préparation
février 20, 2024
Chaque service public enregistré auprès de la NERC doit s’efforcer de se conformer en permanence à son portefeuille de normes de fiabilité NERC applicables
Mises à jour réglementaires
La NERC et la FERC publient le rapport sur la tempête hivernale Elliott
janvier 2, 2024
La NERC et la FERC ont publié leur rapport final sur la tempête hivernale Elliott, qui fournit un renforcement pour les recommandations dans les rapports antérieurs d’événements de perturbation liés au temps froid. Le rapport fait état de lacunes critiques en matière de rendement en matière de fiabilité et des quasi-accidents liés à la fiabilité. La NERC affirme qu’une crise a été « évitée de justesse ». Le rapport décrit les mesures que l’industrie doit prendre pour éviter une répétition à l’avenir.
Mises à jour réglementaires
L’ordonnance 901 de la FERC demande des normes pour combler les lacunes en matière de fiabilité de l’IBR
novembre 27, 2023
Les ressources basées sur les onduleurs jouent un rôle central lorsqu’il s’agit d’ajouter une nouvelle capacité de production d’électricité dans le système d’alimentation en vrac.
Aperçus
Ordonnance no 2222 de la FERC, DER et technologie de l’énergie
février 1, 2022
La FERC a publié le projet d’émission O. 2222 pour permettre aux ressources énergétiques distribuées (DER) de mieux participer aux côtés des ressources traditionnelles dans les marchés de gros régionaux et organisés.