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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) provided a notice about receiving communications that are not part of the official decision-making process. According to rules, such communications must be recorded and may be considered for inclusion in the decision-making process if deemed fair. Both prohibited and exempt communications are handled differently: prohibited ones are usually kept separate, while exempt ones are included unless made with a cooperating agency. A list of recent communications can be viewed on FERC's website.

Crossett Solar Energy, LLC has applied for market-based rate authority and included a request for blanket authorization for future issuances of securities and liabilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has set March 15, 2021, as the deadline for filing any protests regarding this request. People can submit their protests or interventions electronically via the FERC website or by mail. Due to COVID-19, the Commission's Public Reference Room is closed, but documents can be accessed online through the "eLibrary" link on FERC's homepage.

ANR Pipeline Company has requested approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to officially update the horsepower capacity of its Bridgman Compressor Station in Michigan. The company replaced its old compressor units with new turbine ones, which have a slightly lower ISO horsepower rating but provide similar capacity. FERC is accepting public input on this request, and interested parties can file protests, motions to intervene, or comments until February 4, 2025. Details on how to participate and access the document are available on FERC's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a series of filings related to natural gas pipeline rate changes and conditions. These filings are from companies like NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation, Sabine Pipe Line LLC, Washington 10 Storage Corporation, and Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, with various proposed effective dates in January 2025. The public can submit comments or requests to become part of these proceedings by specific deadlines. The Commission encourages electronic filing and offers support through its Office of Public Participation for anyone needing help accessing information or navigating the process.

GR Catalyst Two, LLC has filed a new major license application for the Dahowa Hydroelectric Project on the Battenkill River in Washington County, New York. The project includes various structures like a dam, powerhouse, and transmission lines, and it generates about 33,500 megawatt-hours annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites the public to inspect the application and has set a deadline of January 31, 2025, for submitting additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status. Final amendments to the application must be submitted within 30 days after the notice for ready environmental analysis is issued.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several electric rate filings and proposed changes from various applicants, including Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC, and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. These filings include requests for market power analysis, new service agreements, and tariff amendments. The documents outline the effective dates, filing dates, and deadlines for comments or protests. People interested in participating or learning more about these proceedings can access the filings online or contact FERC for assistance.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several electric rate filings from different companies, including Union Electric Company, Avista Corporation, and California Independent System Operator Corporation, among others. These filings relate to changes in status, compliance filings, tariff cancellations, and notices of succession. For example, the Public Service Company of New Mexico filed a response to a deficiency letter, and BlackRock, Inc. submitted a notice of change in fact. Persons interested in these proceedings can access the filings through FERC's eLibrary system and are encouraged to submit any comments or protests by the specified deadlines.

The Western Area Power Administration submitted a tariff filing, known as Rate Order No. WAPA-194, on February 16, 2021, with an effective date of March 25, 2021. The filing is detailed in a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which outlines the process for intervening or protesting this filing. Interested parties must submit their comments, motions to intervene, or protests by March 18, 2021, using the "eFiling" link on the FERC website, though mailing options are also available for those unable to file electronically. The full text of the notice is available on the FERC website, and the Commission has closed its Public Reference Room due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that it received an initial rate filing from MPH Elwood, LLC, seeking market-based rate authorization and waivers. The application is to be effective starting April 16, 2025, and was filed on February 14, 2025. Interested parties have until 5 p.m. ET on March 7, 2025, to file interventions, protests, or responses in accordance with the Commission's regulations. The Commission encourages the use of eFiling and offers resources for public participation and inquiries.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has started an investigation into whether the depreciation rates proposed by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., Evergy Kansas South, Inc., and Evergy Metro, Inc. are unfair or illegal. As part of this investigation, on November 29, 2024, the Commission set a refund effective date aligned with the publication of the notice in the Federal Register. If people want to be involved in this case, they need to file a notice within 21 days. The Commission encourages using its online resources for accessing documents and submitting filings.