⏳EPA Extends 2024 RFS Compliance Reporting Deadline
EPA is extending the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance reporting deadline for the 2024 compliance year. EPA is also making several minor amendments and technical corrections to other RFS provisions.
Learn More☀️TVA's Hope Solar and Storage Project
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) intends to prepare an environmental document for the purchase of electricity generated by the proposed Hope Solar and Storage Project in Clay County, Mississippi. The environmental review will assess the potential environmental effects of constructing, operating, and maintaining the proposed 200- megawatt (MW) alternating current (AC) solar photovoltaic (PV) facility and up to 200 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The proposed solar facility and BESS system would occupy a portion of the 2,427-acre Project Study Area. Public comments are invited concerning the scope of the review, alternatives being considered, and environmental issues that should be addressed as a part of this review. TVA is also requesting data, information, and analysis relevant to the proposed action from the public; affected federal, state, tribal, and local governments, agencies, and offices; the scientific community; industry; or any other interested party.
Learn More🌊Lake Lynn Generation, LLC
The Department of Energy announces the preparation of an Environmental Assessment for Lake Lynn Generation, LLC's relicense application of the Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Project. The project, located on the Cheat River in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, is progressing through regulatory evaluation, with an intent to assess its environmental impact collaboratively with public and community input.
Learn More⚡Notice on Exempt Wholesale Generator Status for Businesses
The Department of Energy's notice announces the effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator status for various entities, allowing them to operate under certain regulatory exemptions. This transitory measure reflects changing dynamics in the energy market and highlights opportunities for investment and expansion in renewable energy infrastructures.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings for Renewable Energy Projects
The Department of Energy announces self-certification filings for exempt wholesale generator status by multiple applicants, including wind and solar projects. The notice outlines key details such as filed dates, comment periods, and procedures for public intervention. These filings reflect ongoing regulatory compliance mechanisms essential for stakeholders in the renewable energy sector.
Learn More⚡Notice of Preliminary Permit for Hydropower Project in Alabama
The Department of Energy announces the acceptance of a preliminary permit application from Warrior Hydro, LLC, to explore the feasibility of a hydropower project at the William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam in Alabama. This notice encourages public comments and outlines project details, including capacity and infrastructure components, while documenting the procedural requirements for stakeholders.
Learn More⚡Revised Schedule for Environmental Assessment of Nashua Hydroelectric Project
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has issued a notice regarding the environmental assessment for the relicensing of the Mine Falls Hydroelectric Project in Nashua, New Hampshire. The revised procedural schedule indicates an anticipated issuance of the environmental assessment in May 2025, allowing for thorough evaluation and consideration of related information.
Learn More⚡Environmental Assessment Notice for Beaver Falls Municipal Authority
The Department of Energy announces the intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Townsend Water Power Project in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, following a relicense application by Beaver Falls Municipal Authority. This notice outlines the project timeline and invites public participation and comments related to the environmental impact assessment process.
Learn More💧Cibola Renewables' Conduit Hydropower Facility Notice Issued
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a preliminary determination for Cibola Renewables, LLC to establish a conduit hydropower facility in New Mexico. The project, meeting specific regulatory criteria, aims to produce approximately 5 megawatt-hours annually. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments or intervene in the proposal within a specified timeframe.
Learn More⚡Notice of Exempt Wholesale Generator Filings by Department of Energy
The Department of Energy issued a notice regarding multiple self-certification filings as Exempt Wholesale Generators and electric rate applications. The document highlights the importance of regulatory compliance deadlines for organizations in the energy sector. Several companies submitted their filings alongside key dates for comments and interventions.
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