1: Energy Infrastructure
Promote the Development of a Strong Energy Infrastructure Other Information:
A strong energy infrastructure is critical to the health of the U.S. economy, as evidenced by the immediate impact the 2005
hurricane season had onthe Nation’s economy. In addition, competitive and reliable energymarkets require a strong infrastructure.
A strong infrastructure helps make competitive markets work by: • improving reliability; • reducing barriers to entry; • better
matching of demand and supply; • improving customer access to low-cost resources; and • allowing customers to choose between
multiple supply sources. The Commission has an important role in the development of a strong energy infrastructure that operates
effectively and reliably. The Commission authorizes development of LNG facilities, certificates natural gas pipeline and storage
projects, permits certain electric transmission lines, and licenses hydropower projects. Its work also directly affects there
liability of the interstate transmission grid. Moreover, nearly two-thirds of the energy consumed by the United States is
transported by pipelines, many of which are regulated by the Commission. Effective Commission regulation can help ensure the
development of a strong energy infrastructure. Commission pricing policies and operating procedures influence the level of
infrastructure investment. They affect the amount and efficiency of infrastructure siting and the smoothness of infrastructure
operations.
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