Energy and Environment

Federal grid watchdog heads into limbo

By John Siciliano

Published February 3, 2017 7:07pm ET

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Federal grid watchdog heads into limbo — Federal Energy Regulatory Commission acting chairwoman Cheryl LaFleur issued emergency procedures to handle the day-to-day load of electricity and energy market regulation until Trump nominates new members to fill the gap. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) | Nati Harnik

The federal electrical grid watchdog is suspending operations effective Saturday after the Obama nominee chosen to run the agency broke with protocol and resigned in the wake of President Trump’s inauguration.

With only two members, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will lack a quorum by the close of business Friday, limiting its ability to act on any major or contested decisions.

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