State Group Urges FERC To Expand Oversight Of Carbon Offset Markets

The research arm of state utility regulators is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take a “transformative” role in setting standards and requirements to ensure a robust market for carbon offsets amid expectations the commission will bolster greenhouse gas mitigation requirements for natural gas infrastructure. “The task that lies ahead for decarbonization is significant. To respond to that task, I encourage the FERC to adopt creative procedures that will enhance the development of creative solutions,” including launching a...