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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received several filings regarding accounting and electric rate changes. Among the filings, Entergy Services and others requested a waiver for Distribution Expense Account 593, while PECO Energy and PJM Interconnection submitted compliance updates. Additional filings came from NorthWestern Corporation and UNS Electric, relating to compliance with specific orders. Deadlines for comments on these filings are scheduled for early February 2025. The Commission encourages public participation and provides resources for those interested in engaging with these proceedings.

Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC has applied to renew the license for its hydroelectric project on the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess the impact of relicensing the project and has indicated that it does not anticipate substantial negative effects on the environment. The EA will be shared for public comments, which will be considered in the final decision. The public can seek assistance from FERC's Office of Public Participation with inquiries or to file comments.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that Ameren UE has submitted a hydroelectric license amendment application for the Osage Hydroelectric Project on the Osage River in Missouri. This amendment seeks to remove around 147 acres from the project boundary, which currently includes the Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding lands. The areas proposed for removal are mainly used for agriculture and are not essential for the hydroelectric project's operations or maintenance. Interested parties have been invited to submit comments, protests, or motions to intervene by May 14, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is holding a technical conference on February 24, 2021, to discuss possible changes to the Electric Quarterly Report (EQR) requirements. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will be accessible online via WebEx. The conference will include discussions on various EQR data fields, such as identification and date fields, and will explore topics like potential new product names and adjustments to existing ones. Interested individuals are encouraged to register for participation and can find more information on the Commission's website.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a petition from Ningbo FOTILE Kitchen Ware Co. Ltd. requesting a waiver from the standard test procedure for its specific dishwasher models, SD2F-P1X and SD2F-P1XL. These models are unique because they are integrated into a sink and lack a main detergent compartment, making the standard tests unsuitable. The DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order, which temporarily allows these dishwashers to be tested using an alternate procedure proposed by FOTILE. DOE is seeking comments from the public until March 10, 2021, to inform their final decision on whether to approve the waiver permanently.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced several new filings it received related to electric corporate, wholesale generator, rate, and securities matters. These filings come from various applicants such as Darby Power, LLC, Powell Creek Solar, LLC, SunZia Transmission, LLC, and others. Each filing includes a request for action or approval of specific regulatory documents, with certain comment deadlines for interested parties. The Commission encourages public participation and offers resources for understanding the filing process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that, in February 2025, some companies' status as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective according to their rules. This means that these companies have a special status that allows them certain regulatory privileges under federal law. The notice is dated March 4, 2025, and is documented under the regulation 18 CFR 366.7(a) from 2024.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has updated their timeline for completing the environmental assessment of the Black Bayou Gas Storage Project. Initially expected by February 14, 2025, the assessment is now scheduled for release on April 18, 2025, due to delays in receiving necessary information from Black Bayou Gas Storage, LLC. Following the assessment's release, there’s a 90-day window for Federal Authorization decisions, set to end by July 17, 2025. For updates and further information, the public can subscribe to the Commission's eSubscription service or contact the Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice about the handling of off-the-record communications related to contested proceedings. According to Order No. 607, any FERC employee receiving such communications must submit them or a summary to the Commission's Secretary. Prohibited communications, which are not used in decision-making, can be included in the decision record if fairness requires. Exempt communications are usually part of the decision record unless involving specific agencies. A recent list of such communications is available on FERC's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced new filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC and Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, LLC are seeking authorization to abandon a capacity lease agreement and a limited jurisdiction certificate. Meanwhile, Bear Creek Storage Company, LLC has submitted a compliance filing for their Annual Fuel Summary 2024. The public has deadlines to comment or protest by specified dates, and more information can be accessed online or by contacting the Office of Public Participation for assistance.