SNL Energy Announces Acquisition of Foster Electric Report
Additional in-depth reporting creates market-leading FERC power coverage
Charlottesville, Va. (Nov. 13, 2007) —SNL Energy, the leading provider of essential business intelligence to the power, natural gas and coal sectors, today announced the acquisition of the Foster Electric Report (FER). Since its inception in 1993, the FER has become well known for its coverage of electric power developments at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as well as its unbiased coverage of power industry activity before other federal agencies, Congress and the courts.
“The Foster Electric Report is a well-respected, well-established newsletter that deepens SNL Energy’s coverage of FERC and the companies that are impacted by FERC-related decisions and developments,” said Randy Rischard, SNL Energy’s director of energy markets and news. “Now we can do more than simply cover these developments -- we can also offer comprehensive analysis.”
The FER complements SNL subsidiary Regulatory Research Associates, a regulatory research firm that analyzes the impact of state regulations. This combination also fits well with SNL’s recent acquisition of EXNET, a leading provider of utility conferences, one of which deals exclusively with recent FERC developments.
“I am excited about the extra value readers will gain by having access to SNL Energy’s interactive website and seasoned staff of professional analysts,” said Glen Boshart, FER senior editor. “These and other SNL resources will allow FER to hone in on coverage of FERC, while expanding coverage of other important developments impacting the power industry.”
Subscribers to the FER include members of key Congressional energy committees, FERC and other federal agencies, state regulatory agencies, the major energy trade associations, the legal and financial communities, investor-owned and municipal utilities, competitive power suppliers, and other major energy industry participants and stakeholders.
SNL Energy’s FERC Power Report is currently available as an individual report, or as part of SNL Unlimited service for Energy. To find out more about SNL Unlimited, contact energysales@snl.com or 866-296-3743.
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