RESOURCES
To give you the most information possible about LNG and Weaver's Cove, we have provided a listing of helpful links from various federal agencies, regional organizations and research institutions.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
FERC is an independent regulatory
agency within the Department of Energy that regulates the transmission and sale
of natural gas for resale in interstate commerce and oversees environmental
matters related to natural gas, oil, electricity and hydroelectric projects.
The United States Department of Energy (DOE)
The mission of the DOE is to
enhance the security of the nation by securing safe and reliable sources of
energy.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Created by Congress in 1977, is a
statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy (DTE)
The DTE is responsible for regulating safety in the transportation and gas
pipeline areas and for the siting of energy facilities
ISO New England Inc.
Established as a not-for-profit, private corporation on
July 1, 1997 following its approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC). The organization immediately assumed responsibility for managing the
New England region's electric bulk power generation and transmission systems and
administering the region's open access transmission tariff.
Northeast Gas Association.
The regional trade
association representing gas distribution companies, natural gas transmission
companies, an LNG supplier, and associate member companies.
"About Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)"
A briefing paper prepared by Northeast Gas Association, March 2003