# Regional Transmission Organizations
> **Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** · Final rule; Order on rehearing. · Published 2000-03-08 · Effective 2000-04-07 · 65 FR 12088
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-5021
- **Category:** electric-grid
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 12088
- **CFR reference:** 18 CFR 35
- **Publication date:** 2000-03-08
- **Effective date:** 2000-04-07
## Abstract

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) reaffirms its basic determinations in Order No. 2000 and clarifies certain terms. Order No. 2000 requires that each public utility that owns, operates, or controls facilities for the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce make certain filings with respect to forming and participating in an Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). Order No. 2000 also codifies minimum characteristics and functions that a transmission entity must satisfy in order to be considered an RTO. The Commission's goal is to promote efficiency in wholesale electricity markets and to ensure that electricity consumers pay the lowest price possible for reliable service.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/03/08/00-5021/regional-transmission-organizations)
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