⚡2025 IRS Credit for Renewable Electricity Production Guidelines
The 2025 inflation adjustment factor and reference price are used in determining the availability of the credit for renewable electricity production under section 45 (section 45 credit).
Learn More💧Preliminary Determination for Qualifying Hydropower Facility Notice
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has issued a preliminary determination regarding the proposed Aquifer Pumped Hydro2 Project in California. The project, intended to function as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, aims to generate approximately 59 megawatt-hours annually, utilizing existing water conveyance systems while maintaining their primary agricultural purposes. Stakeholders are invited to comment or intervene by the specified deadline.
Learn More💧Goleta Water District Hydropower Facility Notice of Determination
The Department of Energy's preliminary determination for the Goleta Water District's Patterson Hydroelectric Energy Recovery Project confirms its status as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility. The project aims to generate around 124 megawatt-hours annually, utilizing existing municipal water conduits without altering their primary use. Public comments are solicited as part of the approval process.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Department of Energy's notice outlines numerous electric rate filings and changes in status for various applicants in the renewable energy sector. It includes deadlines for public comments and guidance on how stakeholders can engage with the filings, highlighting the importance of compliance with federal regulations.
Learn More💧Preliminary Determination for Goleta Water District Hydropower Facility
The Department of Energy announces the preliminary determination for the Goleta Water District's proposed Edison Hydroelectric Energy Recovery Project. This facility, designed to utilize an existing conduit for energy generation, has an installed capacity of 15 kW and does not require a federal license. The notice invites comments and motions to intervene from the public, ensuring transparency and regulatory oversight.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings Highlights Energy Sector Regulatory Changes
The Department of Energy's "Combined Notice of Filings #1" details various complaints and electric rate filings impacting multiple energy companies. It addresses compliance requirements and specific timelines for comments and interventions, allowing stakeholders to engage in regulatory proceedings. The notice serves as a call to action for relevant entities to respond timely to maintain their operational standings.
Learn More⚡Notice of Effectiveness for Exempt Wholesale Generators
The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice confirming the effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator status for various entities in April 2025. This designation indicates compliance with federal regulations and opens avenues for operational and financial prospects for the listed energy generation companies.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings by the Department of Energy
The Department of Energy has issued a combined notice regarding exempt wholesale generator filings and electric rate filings. This notice details applications from Coldwater River Solar, LLC and Badger Wind, LLC for self-certification and amendments to existing tariffs by PJM Interconnection and Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission, aiming for upcoming implementation dates. Public comments are welcomed by designated deadlines.
Learn More☀️Changes to Antidumping Duties on Crystalline Silicon Products
On April 14, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued its final judgment in Trina Solar Co., Ltd., et al. v. United States, Slip Op. 25-40, Court no. 23-213, sustaining the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)'s remand results pertaining to the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from the People's Republic of China (China) covering the period February 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022 (POR). Commerce is notifying the public that the CIT's final judgment is not in harmony with Commerce's final results of the administrative review, and that Commerce is amending the final results with respect to the dumping margin assigned to: (1) Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science & Technology Co., Ltd.; (2) Trina Solar Co., Ltd.; (3) Yancheng Trina Guoneng Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd. (a.k.a. Yancheng Trina Solar Guoneng Science & Technology Co., Ltd.); (4) Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd.; (5) Trina Solar (Su Qian) Technology Co., Ltd.; (6) Trina Solar (Yancheng Dafeng) Co., Ltd.; (7) Changzhou Trina Hezhong Photoelectric Co., Ltd. (a.k.a. Changzhou Trina Hezhong PV Co., Ltd.); (8) Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd.; and (9) Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. (collectively, Trina).
Learn More🌱EPA Proposes Information Collection for Renewable Fuel Standard
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program (EPA ICR Number 2546.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0725), 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 November 30, 2025. This notice allows for 60 days for public comments.
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