⚡Combined Notice of Filings Impacting Energy and Electric Companies
The Department of Energy’s Combined Notice of Filings conveys various electric corporate regulations and filings, affecting numerous applicants. This includes changes in circumstances, regulatory compliance requirements, and rates for energy-related services, providing stakeholders with crucial information for navigation within the evolving energy sector.
Learn More🌊Idaho Power's Hells Canyon Project
The Department of Energy and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission provide an update regarding the procedural schedule for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to the Hells Canyon Project. The notice outlines a timeline for assessing fish-related measures, environmental resources, and compliance with water quality certifications and biological assessments.
Learn More⚡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⚡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📈Combined Notice of Filings for Energy Company Acquisitions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a notice regarding multiple accounting requests for proposed journal entries related to the acquisitions of energy companies by DTM Interstate Transportation, LLC. Business owners and executives are encouraged to review these filings and engage in the comment process if applicable.
Learn More🔌Natural Gas Pipeline Compliance Filings Overview
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Combined Notice of Filings regarding compliance filings for several natural gas pipeline companies. These filings include rate agreements and operational reports, along with deadlines for public comment and participation in proceedings, highlighting the regulatory framework governing the energy sector.
Learn More💧Midwest Hydro's Water Quality Certification Notice by FERC
Midwest Hydro, LLC submitted a water quality certification request to the Wisconsin DNR as part of its project with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The notice outlines the timeline for certification review and the implications of inaction by the certifying authority as per the Clean Water Act, emphasizing the importance of timely compliance for the project.
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⚡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🛢️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.
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