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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103803
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    XTS LLC has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for permission to export electricity from the United States to Mexico, as per the Federal Power Act. XTS is a power marketer operating in Texas, and it plans to buy electricity from various suppliers and sell it to customers. The application states that XTS does not own any power generation facilities and will ensure its activities do not affect the reliability of U.S. electric power supplies. People can comment on the application by January 21, 2025, and the Department of Energy will evaluate its environmental impact and the effect on U.S. power supply before making a decision.

    Simple Explanation

    XTS LLC wants to send electricity from the U.S. to Mexico, and they asked for permission from the U.S. government. Before the government decides, people can say what they think about this plan.

  • 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 16523
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation to see if the rate schedule for Fowler Ridge IV Wind Farm LLC is fair or lawful. This is under Section 206 of the Federal Power Act. People who want to be involved in the case can file a request, but they need to do so within 21 days. The announcement provides information on how to access the document online and encourages electronic submissions instead of paper.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking if the prices a big wind farm is charging for electricity are fair. People can join in and share their thoughts, mostly using the internet.

  • 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:89 FR 105037
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The document details a list of filings received by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) involving various electric corporations. Hardin Solar Energy III LLC and others filed for authorization under the Federal Power Act, while Excel Advantage Services, LLC submitted a notice regarding exempt wholesale generator status. Additionally, multiple tariff amendments and rate filings were submitted by organizations like PJM Interconnection and American Transmission Systems. The document also notes a filing from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation for a proposed reliability standard, and encourages public participation and engagement in these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The document talks about different power companies asking for permission to do things, like changing rules or setting prices, from a group that makes sure everything about electricity is safe and fair. They also want people to know what's happening so they can share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10629
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several filings concerning electric corporate arrangements and exemptions related to wholesale generator status. These include applications from companies like Elwood Energy LLC and Breckinridge Wind Project, LLC for authorization under the Federal Power Act. Additionally, there are submissions from companies like Bronson Solar, LLC and Tibbits Energy Storage LLC regarding their self-certification notices. Individuals interested in intervening or commenting on these matters must do so by the specified deadlines, using the Commission's eFiling system for submissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Commission is checking papers from some energy companies to make sure they follow the rules when they want to sell electricity, and people who want to say something about it need to do so by a certain time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106464
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has renewed an annual license for the Rolfe Canal Hydroelectric Project, which is operated by Briar Hydro Associates. The license is valid from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, or until a new license is given or the project receives a different type of authorization, whichever comes first. If a new license is not issued by November 30, 2025, the current license will be automatically renewed unless the Commission decides otherwise. This process ensures that the project can continue operating smoothly under existing terms while awaiting a decision on a new license.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said that Briar Hydro Associates can keep running their water-powered project for another year while they wait for permission to do it longer or differently. If they don't get new permission by next year, the rule automatically keeps going unless someone says otherwise.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1489
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received various electric corporate and rate filings from several companies, including Entergy Texas, Imperial Valley Solar, CP Energy Marketing, Calpine Energy Services, and others. These filings pertain to applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act, market power analyses, rate filings, and requests for waivers. The filings are open to comments and interventions from the public until specified dates in January and March 2021. Anyone interested in intervening or protesting must submit their requests according to FERC's regulations by the given deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of papers from different energy companies asking for permission to do things like change their electricity prices. People can send in their thoughts or ask questions about these papers until some days in January and March 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96953
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Scott Peters has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking approval to hold interlocking positions as required under federal law. People who are interested in this matter can file comments, protests, or requests to become part of the proceeding by December 17, 2024. FERC encourages people to file electronically using their website, but mailed submissions are also accepted. The Commission offers resources for public participation and assistance through their Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    Scott Peters wants permission to have more than one important job at the same time, and people who care about this decision can say what they think by December 17, 2024. The government group that's deciding this prefers people to share their thoughts online, but they will also accept letters sent to them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10715
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation to find out if the rate schedule of West Deptford Energy, LLC is unfair or discriminatory under the Federal Power Act. This inquiry is documented in Docket No. EL25-47-000, and anyone interested in participating must request to intervene within 21 days from the order's issuance. The refund effective date is set for when this notice is published in the Federal Register. Additionally, the public can view the full document online through FERC's website, and they are encouraged to submit comments or interventions electronically.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking if the prices that West Deptford Energy charges for electricity are fair or not. People can say what they think about it, but they have to ask to join in the next 21 days.