The Senate has approved two new members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and is set to vote on a third nominee, ensuring that President Joe Biden's influence on the commission will extend beyond his first term. This move is expected to bolster the administration's efforts to promote renewable energy regardless of the election outcome in November.
FERC, a five-member commission, plays a crucial role in overseeing natural gas pipelines and energy infrastructure, including the transmission of electricity across state lines. Recently, the commission approved a rule facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power into the electric grid, aligning with Biden's ambitious goal of achieving economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions elimination by 2050.
