National Council on Electricity Policy

National Council on Electricity Policy

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.

Join Us!

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.

Mission and Scope

A set of Administrative Guidelines describes NCEP's purpose, focus, Executive Committee, staffing, and other aspects of its functions.

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.

Scope

NCEP members act at the intersections of complex energy and electricity sector issues. NCEP forums focus on:

  • Energy system issues with a clear link to electricity customers.
  • Energy policies and regulations over which state decision-makers have a distinct role, responsibility, or influence.
  • The impact that federal electricity policies and regulations have on state roles and state electricity policies.

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.

Leadership

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.

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.

Upcoming Events

  • 2024 NCEP Annual Meeting: Engaging Communities in their Energy Futures, Tempe, AZ, October 29-30, 2024. Register now!

Recent Meetings and Webinars

  • National Council on Electricity Policy Member Updates
    NCEP Member Updates provide virtual updates on recent and future activities and resources of the NCEP member organizations, including NASEO, NGA, NCSL, NACAA, NASUCA, and NARUC. These organizations represent the broad spectrum of decision makers impacting policy and implementation decisions related to the provision of electricity and the electric grid. See below for a recording of recent updates and the presentation slides to learn more about the latest resources and events across the six organizations.
  • Topical Webinars (2018 - 2024)
  • NCEP Annual Meetings (2018 - 2023)

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