The National Council on Electricity Policy (NCEP) is a collaborative forum for state-level electricity decision-makers to share perspectives and learn from one another. NCEP focuses on the impact of pressing energy system issues on electricity policy and electricity customers, how different state decision-makers' roles influence their approaches, and how federal policies, regulations, and priorities affect state actions. All state officials and staff with roles that impact the energy system are considered members of NCEP, including representatives from state utility commissions, state energy offices, consumer advocate offices, state legislatures, governors’ offices, air quality agencies, and others.
NCEP facilitates an annual meeting, connections to virtual resources, and ongoing learning opportunities for members to explore multiple perspectives on complex electricity system issues.
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NCEP hosts members-only and public events. To be added to our listserv, please make a profile through the MYNARUC web portal and subscribe to the NCEP listserv.
The National Council on Electricity Policy has been convening state officials and staff in 50 states since 1994, representing state utility commissioners, energy directors, legislators, air agency officials, consumer advocates, and others working on power sector interests. Since 2018, NCEP has examined the evolution of the electric transmission and distribution systems and the impact of these changes on customers.
A set of Guiding Principles guide NCEP in its purpose, administration, mission, and scope.
The National Council on Electricity Policy (NCEP) is a collaborative forum for state-level electricity decision-makers to share perspectives and learn from one another. NCEP focuses on the impact of pressing energy system issues on electricity policy and electricity customers, how different state decision-makers' roles influence their approaches, and how federal policies, regulations, and priorities affect state actions. All state officials and staff with roles that impact the energy system are considered members of NCEP, including representatives from state utility commissions, state energy offices, consumer advocate offices, state legislatures, governors’ offices, air quality agencies, and others.
NCEP members act at the intersections of complex energy and electricity sector issues. NCEP forums focus on:
NCEP provides virtual and in-person opportunities to convene NCEP members, share perspectives, and provide education on various state decision-maker roles. NCEP elevates existing and emerging resources on relevant electricity system issues of interest to members. When producing resources, NCEP focuses on sharing member perspectives and decision-maker roles within the electricity landscape.
NCEP is led by a seventeen-person Executive Committee representing five regions and six types of state agencies.
NCEP is an initiative facilitated by the NARUC Center for Partnerships & Innovation. NCEP thanks the U.S. Department of Energy for its support.
Mini Guides on Working with PUCs
NCEP develops resources to help states navigate electricity policy questions within their state and region.
The NCEP mini guide series promotes dialogue among state electricity decision-makers by highlighting examples of successful engagement across NCEP members. Each mini guide features collaborative approaches, lessons learned, and interviews with leading state and local decision makers. Learn More
From 2010 through 2015, public utility commissioners and state energy directors from 40 jurisdictions in the Eastern Interconnection met to discuss interconnection-wide planning issues. NCEP maintains the library of resources developed through EISPC. Learn More.
NCEP hosts webinars and annual meetings to share resources and perspectives on current and emerging energy system issues that impact electricity policy and electricity customers.
To be added to our listserv, please make a profile through the MYNARUC web portal and subscribe to the NCEP listserv.
Contact us with any questions about NCEP:
Danielle Sass Byrnett, Senior Director, NARUC Center for Partnerships & Innovation