⚡FERC Combined Notice of Filings for Energy Businesses
The Department of Energy announces multiple filings related to exempt wholesale generators and electric rate changes affecting various companies. It details applicants, filing dates, and comment periods for public engagement in regulatory processes, emphasizing the importance of compliance for energy sector stakeholders.
Learn More🌍Proposed Extension for Natural Gas Imports and Exports Data Collection
DOE invites public comment on the proposed three-year extension, without change, to the Form FE-746R, "Natural Gas Imports and Exports," as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This information collection request supports DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) in gathering critical information on the U.S. trade in natural gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). The data are used to monitor natural gas trade, assess the adequacy of U.S. energy resources to meet near and longer term domestic demands, and support various market and regulatory analyses done by FECM.
Learn More💧Notice of Flow Modification by Pacific Gas and Electric Company
The Department of Energy has accepted an application from Pacific Gas & Electric Company for a temporary variance in flow requirements for the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project. The request aims to reduce minimum flow levels for maintenance operations on the hydroelectric infrastructure while ensuring environmental compliance and public participation opportunities.
Learn More💧Duke Energy Environmental Assessment for Water Intake Facility
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC has filed an application to prepare an environmental assessment for a proposed raw water intake facility on Lake Keowee. This includes a 0.37 acre easement for construction activities affecting water withdrawal rates, requiring public comment and review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings for Energy Regulation and Compliance
The Department of Energy's notice details filings for exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate changes, providing a comprehensive overview of new applications and compliance requirements from various entities. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the process by meeting specified comment deadlines and exploring filing guidelines.
Learn More🛢️Notice of Petitions for Waiver by Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Southern Natural Gas
The Department of Energy issued a notice regarding petitions for waiver filed by Southern Natural Gas and Tennessee Gas Pipeline for the SSE4 and MSX Projects. These projects involve extensive natural gas pipeline expansions in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, encompassing new installations and modifications to existing facilities. Interested parties are invited to comment or intervene before the specified deadline.
Learn More🛢️Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a combined notice regarding various natural gas pipeline rate filings, including compliance details and effective dates for adjustments. The filings require public comment and intervention from relevant stakeholders interested in the natural gas sector's operational changes and regulatory compliance measures.
Learn More⚡New Reliability Standards for Inverter-Based Resources Approved
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) approves proposed Reliability Standard PRC-024-4 (Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings for Synchronous Generators, Type 1 and Type 2 Wind Resources, and Synchronous Condensers), Reliability Standard PRC-029-1 (Frequency and Voltage Ride-through Requirements for Inverter-Based Resources), and a definition of "Ride-through," which the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) submitted in response to a Commission directive. In addition, the Commission directs NERC to clarify documentation requirements for legacy equipment needed to support an exemption request pursuant to Reliability Standard PRC-029- 1; to consider whether, and if so how, to address a total of two exception- and exemption-related issues raised by commenters; and to submit an informational filing that assesses the reliability impact of the exemptions to Reliability Standard PRC-029-1.
Learn More⚡Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC Environmental Assessment Notice
The U.S. Department of Energy announces an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Reusens Hydroelectric Project relicense application by Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC. The EA will be prepared after identifying no major environmental impacts, and all comments on the EA will be considered in the final licensing decision, emphasizing public engagement and participation.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
This notice from the Department of Energy details multiple electric corporate filings, including applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act and certifications of exempt wholesale generator status. It informs stakeholders about the submissions and comment deadlines, facilitating engagement in regulatory processes.
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