⚡Proposed FY 2026 Rate Increase for Boulder Canyon Electric Service
The Desert Southwest region (DSW) of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) proposes an adjustment to the fiscal year (FY) 2026 base charge and rates for Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) electric service under Rate Schedule BCP-F11. The proposal would increase the base charge 7.9 percent, from $74.3 million in FY 2025 to $80.2 million in FY 2026. The change is due primarily to an increase in the Bureau of Reclamation's (Reclamation) operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses and a decrease in anticipated prior year carryover funds from FY 2025. The proposed base charge and rates would go into effect on October 1, 2025, and remain in effect through September 30, 2026. Publication of this Federal Register notice will initiate the public process.
Learn More🌱EPA Seeks Comments on Renewable Fuel Standard Information Collection
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: RFS Annual Rules (EPA ICR Number 2691.03, OMB Control Number 2060-0740) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through October 31, 2025. This notice allows for 60 days for public comments.
Learn More⚡Federal Review of Electric Regional Transmission Planning Compliance
In this order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission addresses arguments raised on rehearing, grants clarification, in part, and denies clarification, in part, of Order No. 1920-A, which addressed arguments raised on rehearing of, set aside, in part, and clarified Order No. 1920. Order No. 1920 required transmission providers, inter alia, to conduct Long-Term Regional Transmission Planning to ensure the identification, evaluation, and selection, as well as the allocation of the costs, of more efficient or cost-effective regional transmission solutions to address Long-Term Transmission Needs.
Learn More🔋Open Meeting Notice for Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee
This notice announces an open virtual meeting of the Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Learn More🛢️Notice of Extension Request for LNG Project Construction
The U.S. Department of Energy announces a request from Lake Charles LNG for an extension to its trunkline gas project due to delays caused by various factors, including the pandemic and global demand shifts. The request aims for a completion deadline of December 31, 2031, establishing a timeline for future construction and regulatory compliance.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings
The Department of Energy, via the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, issued a Combined Notice of Filings regarding natural gas pipeline rate filings by Centra Pipelines Minnesota Inc. The filings include updates to the Index of Shippers, effective June 1, 2025, with opportunities for public intervention. Further details on compliance and participation processes are also provided.
Learn More⚡Notice of Transfer of Exemption for Webster Hydro Electric Company
The Department of Energy announces the transfer of an exemption from licensing for the North Village Pond Project No. 5824 from Webster Hydro Electric Company, Inc. to West Dudley Hydro LLC. The project is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, and the transfer does not require Commission approval.
Learn More⚡Overview of Combined Notice of Filings from the Department of Energy
The document outlines various electric corporate filings received by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including applications for authorization, notices of self-certification for exempt wholesale generator status, and rate filings. It specifies key information such as applicant names, descriptions, and comment deadlines for each filing.
Learn More🛢️Black Bayou Gas Storage Project Environmental Assessment Overview
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an environmental assessment for the proposed Black Bayou Gas Storage Project, which aims to establish an underground natural gas storage facility in Louisiana. The assessment outlines the project’s facilities and potential environmental impacts, inviting public comments before the decision deadline.
Learn More⛽Golden Triangle Storage Expansion Project Regulatory Notice
Golden Triangle Storage, LLC has filed an application for its Spindletop Expansion Project, which includes constructing new storage caverns and compressor units in Texas. The project aims to enhance natural gas storage capacity significantly and requires environmental reviews and public participation. Interested parties can intervene or comment on the application by the deadline.
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