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⚡FERC Solicits Comments on Mandatory Reliability Standards Revision

In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on proposed revisions of the currently approved information collection, FERC-725R, (Mandatory Reliability Standards: BAL Reliability Standards) and FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System: TOP and INT Standards.

⚡Combined Notice of Electric Corporate Filings from FERC

The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a combined notice detailing various electric corporate filings, including joint applications for authorization and self-certifications for exempt wholesale generator status. The notice outlines important deadlines for comments and interventions related to the filings, impacting stakeholders within the energy sector.

⚡Overview of Combined Notice of Filings by DOE and FERC

The Department of Energy and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a combined notice on various filings, including self-certification of exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate amendments. Filings include application details for numerous companies, deadlines for comments, and directions for public engagement, enhancing transparency and participation in energy market regulations.

⚡TVA's Decision on New Caledonia Gas Plant EIS

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has decided to adopt the Preferred Alternative identified in its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS; Document ID EISX-455-00-000-1734008442) for the construction of the New Caledonia Gas (NCG) Plant. TVA's Preferred Alternative, Alternative B, involves the construction and operation of an approximately 500 megawatts (MW), dual fuel, simple cycle, frame combustion turbine (CT) facility on the NCG Plant property. Alternative B will achieve the purpose and need to support continued load growth within TVA's seven-state service territory in a way that is consistent with the recommendations in the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The CTs are needed to provide dispatchable generation capacity to ensure that TVA can reliably meet required year- round generation, maximum capacity system demands, planning reserve margin targets, and comply with a primary objective under the TVA Act that power be sold at rates as low as feasible. The addition of CT units to the fleet supports meeting the growing demand for electricity and enhances system flexibility to integrate distributed resources and renewables such as solar generation. As the amount of solar generation in the TVA generation portfolio continues to increase, flexibility of the remainder of the fleet becomes even more important.

⚡Combined Notice of Filings by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The Department of Energy's notice addresses multiple filings by various companies relating to exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate adjustments. It outlines the necessary comment dates, compliance requirements, and application procedures for stakeholders involved in energy production and distribution. This notice emphasizes the importance of regulatory engagement in the energy sector.

⚡Provisional Formula Rate Order WAPA-221 for Electric Service

The formula rate for the Colorado River Storage Project Management Center's (CRSP MC) Provo River Project electric service has been confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis (Provisional Formula Rate). The new formula rate under Rate Schedule PR-3 replaces the existing formula rate for these services, under Rate Schedule PR-2, which expires on March 31, 2025, and makes no changes to the existing formula rate other than updating associated contract references.

⚡Regulatory Updates

The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings highlights recent filings for exempt wholesale generators and electric rate amendments by multiple companies. The notice includes key dates for comments and details about significant projects aimed at enhancing the energy infrastructure. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage with the regulatory process, ensuring their voice is heard in upcoming proceedings.

⚡TVA Regional Energy Resource Council Meeting Overview

The TVA Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) will hold a meeting on February 24 and 25, to receive an update and provide advice on TVA's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP provides strategic direction on how TVA will continue to provide low-cost, reliable, resilient, and increasingly cleaner electricity to the 10 million residents of the Valley region.

⚡Combined Notice of Electric Rate Filings and Tariff Amendments

The notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission outlines various electric rate filings and tariff amendments submitted by multiple applicants, detailing effective dates, descriptions of changes, and opportunities for public comment. The document serves as a crucial update for stakeholders in the energy sector regarding regulatory compliance and potential impacts on pricing and service agreements.

⚡Analysis of Electric Corporate Filings by Federal Energy Regulators