16 Sep 2021 1978 The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) was enacted in response to the oil crisis and high prices in the 1970s. It focused on encouraging cogeneration, integrating renewable resources, increasing… Bradley Peck
16 Sep 2021 1977 FERC is formed as an independent agency with regulatory authorities granted by the Federal Power Act, which was established in 1935. While it has many tasks, a key focus is… Bradley Peck
10 Sep 2021 1968 The National Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is established after a major blackout. NERC was formed as a nonprofit regulatory authority for North America, with a mission to assure an effective,… Bradley Peck
10 Sep 2021 1962 The North American Power Systems Interconnection Committee became the informal and voluntary organization to coordinate the bulk power system. Bradley Peck
10 Sep 2021 1935 The Federal Power Act first delineated federal and state jurisdictions for wholesale and retail sales. It eventually enabled the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to have regulatory authority. Bradley Peck
10 Sep 2021 1920s+ Between the 1920s and the 1970s power plants and lines were built to supply electricity and were typically vertically integrated – meaning the utility owned the generation, transmission, and distribution.… Bradley Peck
10 Sep 2021 1880s In the 1880s, Thomas Edison was the first to provide electricity to a wide area, focusing on a neighborhood in New York City. This began the process of providing electricity… Bradley Peck
