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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8355
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation to determine if the proposed rate schedule by Richmond Spider Solar, LLC is fair and lawful. This inquiry is based on Section 206 of the Federal Power Act, and if the rate is found unfair, changes may be required. The notice of this investigation, and any potential refund effects, became effective upon publication in the Federal Register. Interested parties have 21 days from the date of the order to file motions to participate in the proceedings. Due to COVID-19, FERC encourages electronic submissions and has suspended in-person access to its Public Reference Room.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking to see if the price for electricity that a company called Richmond Spider Solar wants to charge is fair or not. They are doing this because if it's not fair, they might need to change it, and people who want to talk about it have a few weeks to let the government know they want to help with the decision.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1103
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation to determine if the proposed rate schedule by Whitetail Solar 3, LLC is unfair or illegal. The case relates to section 206 of the Federal Power Act, and the refund effective date will be when this notice is published in the Federal Register. Interested individuals who want to be involved in the case must submit a notice or motion to intervene within 21 days after the order's date. The Commission prefers electronic submissions, but paper filings are also accepted at specific addresses provided in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The FERC is checking if the plan by Whitetail Solar 3, LLC to charge people for electricity is fair. They will decide when to start giving money back if it's not.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105561
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an annual license to the City of St. Cloud for operating the St. Cloud Hydroelectric Project No. 4108. This license is effective from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, unless a new license is granted before then. If a new license is not issued by that date, the annual license will automatically renew unless the Commission decides otherwise. The City of St. Cloud will continue to operate under the terms of the previous license until a new decision is made.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave St. Cloud permission to keep running their water power project for another year, starting in December 2024. This will keep happening each year until they decide about a new license or make a change.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14129
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The document is a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, part of the Department of Energy, about various filings related to electric corporations and their regulatory requests. These include applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act by several companies, as well as notices of self-certification of exempt wholesale generator status. The notice also details various electric rate filings and applications for transmission service orders. The document informs the public how to access these filings online and provides guidance on how to intervene, protest, or respond within the given deadlines. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging and participating in these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has a big list of things that different electric companies want to do, like changing how they sell electricity. They are also asking people to say what they think about these changes, and the helpers at the government office are there to assist anyone who needs help to join the conversation.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14131
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing the cost submissions from other federal agencies for the administration of Part I of the Federal Power Act for fiscal year 2024. These submissions were received by December 31, 2024, and were discussed in a technical conference on March 20, 2025. The public can review the documents online and provide questions or comments by April 17, 2025. Any inquiries about the conference or the notice can be directed to Raven A. Rodriguez via email or phone.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking bills from other government groups to see if they are charging fair prices for helping with electric power rules. People can look at these bills online and say if they have questions or worries, but they need to speak up by April 17, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9623
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Robert Palmese submitted an application to hold interlocking positions according to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that anyone wanting to intervene or protest this filing must do so by February 27, 2025, following specific rules. The full text of the document is available online on FERC's website, and FERC strongly encourages electronic submissions of comments and protests. Public engagement in FERC proceedings is supported by the Office of Public Participation, which offers assistance for filing interventions and comments.

    Simple Explanation

    Robert wants permission to do two jobs at the same time in the energy business, and people have until February 27, 2025, to say if they're okay with it or not.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11606
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Oglethorpe Power Corporation for a new major license to operate the Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project located on Heath Creek in Georgia. This project includes various structures like a dam, reservoir, and a powerhouse with a total capacity of 904 megawatts. The public has 60 days from the notice date to intervene or protest this application. The information is available for review online, and assistance in navigating the process is provided by the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a giant water park in Georgia where people can store and release lots of water to make electricity. The people in charge want to keep running it, and the energy department says people have 60 days to say if they’re okay with it or not. If people need help sharing their opinions, there are friendly folks ready to guide them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14255
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a non-capacity amendment application from Great River Hydro, LLC. This application pertains to the Vernon Hydroelectric Project on the Connecticut River, specifically requesting the removal of 29.5 acres of land from the project's boundary as they are not needed for the project. The land has been used for agriculture after its initial use during project construction. Public comments, protests, or motions to intervene in this matter must be submitted by April 24, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking if Great River Hydro can take a small piece of land, about 29.5 acres, out of their work area because they don't need it anymore; people have until April 24, 2025, to share thoughts about this change.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6641
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several filings related to electric corporate, exempt wholesale generator, electric rate, and electric securities matters. These include requests for authorization or reauthorization under the Federal Power Act, notices of self-certification for exempt generator status, changes in electric rate status, and applications for securities issuance. Comments on these filings were due by either February 3 or February 4, 2021. Interested parties wishing to intervene or protest needed to adhere to FERC's filing regulations by the specified deadline.

    Simple Explanation

    The government office that deals with energy is looking at new plans from companies about how they trade and use electricity. They've asked people who care to send their thoughts on these plans by February 3rd or 4th, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9337
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received several filings related to accounting requests, electric corporate transactions, and changes in the status of electricity generators. Southern California Edison requested approval to exclude certain short-term debt from its construction financing rate. Various companies submitted applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act, and multiple companies, including Regis Carrizo Springs LLC and Regis Escondido LLC, filed for self-certification as exempt wholesale generators. Additionally, a wide range of solar and wind energy companies reported non-material changes in their status. Comments on these filings are due by specific dates in February 2025, as detailed in the document.

    Simple Explanation

    The government received paperwork from several energy companies asking for permissions or reporting changes. These papers talk about money, electricity, and how some electricity generators are special, with no big changes happening yet.