⚡Regulatory Notice for Ranchland Solar
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding an investigation into Ranchland Solar, LLC's Rate Schedule under the Federal Power Act. The proceeding, initiated under section 206, will assess whether the rate schedule is unjust or discriminatory, and it includes details on filing interventions and accessing documentation.
Learn More☀️Combined Notice of Filings for Wholesale Generator Status and Electric Rates
The document presents a compilation of exempt wholesale generator filings and electric rate amendments filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). It includes self-certifications from various solar and wind energy companies, along with significant tariff amendments, and outlines necessary procedures for public participation in these regulatory processes.
Learn More☀️TVA Adopts Preferred Alternative for Hillsboro Solar Project
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has decided to adopt the preferred alternative identified in its final environmental impact statement (Final EIS; Document ID EISX-455-00-000-1729685595) for the Hillsboro Solar Project. The Final EIS was made available to the public on June 20, 2025. A Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Final EIS was published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2025 (90 FR 27538). TVA's preferred alternative, analyzed in the Final EIS as the Proposed Action Alternative, consists of TVA executing a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hillsboro Solar, LLC (Hillsboro Solar), a wholly owned subsidiary of Urban Grid, to purchase power generated by the proposed 200-megawatt (MW) alternating current (AC) solar photovoltaic (PV) facility, which would occupy approximately 1,610 acres of a 3,779-acre Project Site, on the north side of U.S. Highway 72 Alternate/State Route 20 between Courtland and Hillsboro, Alabama. The facility would connect to TVA's existing adjacent Trinity-Nance 161-kilovolt (kV) transmission line (TL), proposed to be renamed Trinity-Brides Hill (Line [L]5832), that extends east-west through the Project Site. To interconnect to TVA's existing electrical grid, Hillsboro Solar, LLC would build a new on- site Hillsboro III Solar, AL 161-kV substation. This alternative would achieve the purpose and need of the Project to meet the demand for increased energy generation established in TVA's 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
Learn More🌞New BLM Regulations Impacting Solar and Wind Energy Projects
The Department of the Interior (Department) is amending the BLM rules governing acreage rent rate and capacity fee for solar and wind energy generation on Public Lands to effectuate changes required by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.
Learn More☀️Trade Regulations Update
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is issuing the final results of changed circumstances reviews (CCRs) of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from the People's Republic of China (China) to revoke the orders, in part, with respect to certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells.
Learn More☀️Partial Revocation of Tariffs on Solar Products from China
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is issuing the final results of changed circumstances review (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products, whether or not assembled into modules (solar products), from the People's Republic of China (China) to revoke the order, in part, with respect to certain small, low-wattage, off-grid crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells.
Learn More☀️International Trade Commission Notice on Trina Solar Name Change
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") granting Complainants' motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to reflect a corporate name change by Trina Solar US Manufacturing Module 1, LLC to T1 G1 Dallas Solar Module (Trina) LLC.
Learn More⚡Harts Mill Solar Notice of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has instituted a proceeding under Section 206 of the Federal Power Act to investigate Harts Mill Solar, LLC's rate schedule for potential legal issues. Interested parties may intervene within 21 days, and the document can be accessed online for further review and participation.
Learn More🌞Chalan Solar Project Draft Permit for Endangered Species Conservation
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce receipt of an application and draft habitat conservation plan from Chalan Solar Storage, LLC (applicant) for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The applicant requests the ITP to take the federally endangered San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) and giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) incidental to development activities in Kern County, California. We request public comment on the application, which includes the applicant's draft habitat conservation plan (HCP), and the Service's preliminary determination that the proposed permitting action may be eligible for a categorical exclusion pursuant to the Department of the Interior's (DOI) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations and the DOI Departmental Manual. To make this preliminary determination, we prepared a draft environmental action statement and low-effect screening form, which are also available for public review. We invite comment from the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies.
Learn More⚡Overview of Recent FERC Regulatory Filings and Compliance Issues
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Combined Notice of Filings outlines multiple compliance filings related to electric rates and regulatory obligations from various energy companies. It provides important deadlines and details on tariffs, waivers, and market power analysis, highlighting ongoing changes in the energy landscape that may affect stakeholders.
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