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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9896
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several filings regarding energy projects and rate changes. These include applications for self-certification as exempt wholesale generators by BHS Solar, LLC; Flat Fork Solar, LLC; and Bronson Solar, LLC. There are also several electric rate filings from companies like Constellation Mystic Power, LLC, and Oxbow Solar, LLC, as well as tariff amendments and applications for market-based rate authorizations from other energy companies. Public comments on these filings are due by early March 2025, and the Commission encourages interested parties to submit their feedback.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received a bunch of requests from energy companies wanting to change how they operate or charge for electricity, and they want the public to share their thoughts by early March.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12731
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is holding a technical conference on March 27, 2025, to help Ashuelot River Hydro, Inc. understand a request for more information related to the Minnewawa Hydroelectric Project. The meeting will happen over the phone at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Topics include Ashuelot's response to requests about the project's safety and stability. Anyone interested needs to contact Justin R. Robbins by March 24, 2025, to join the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is having a phone meeting on March 27, 2025, to help the people at Ashuelot River Hydro, Inc., understand what extra information is needed about a power project. To join the call, people need to let Justin R. Robbins know by March 24, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11283
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that New Hampshire Renewable Resources, LLC has submitted an application to obtain a Subsequent Minor License for the Sugar River II Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. The project is currently operated by Sugar River Hydro II, LLC, but they have decided not to reapply for the license. The existing project includes a small dam, power-generating facilities, and does not propose any changes to the current operations, which involve maintaining fish passage and consistent water flow. Interested parties have until April 9, 2021, to submit additional study requests or to request cooperating agency status related to the project's application process.

    Simple Explanation

    There is a company called New Hampshire Renewable Resources that wants to take over running a small power plant on a river in New Hampshire, and they promise to keep allowing fish to swim by the dam. People have until April 9, 2021, to share their thoughts or ask to be involved in the planning.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11965
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received several filings related to electric rates and agreements. Companies such as Florida Power & Light, Northern States Power Company, and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. are applying for changes to their tariffs and agreements with specified effective dates. Members of the public can view these filings through FERC's online library. Anyone wishing to comment, intervene, or protest must do so by the given deadlines, and instructions are provided for those unfamiliar with the process. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist with questions and facilitate public involvement.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got requests from electric companies to change some rules and agreements, like when you ask to change the rules in a game. People can look at these changes online and tell the commission what they think if they do it by a certain time. The office is there to help anyone who has questions or needs help to join in.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105036
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that it received several filings involving natural gas pipeline rate and refund reports. Companies like Horizon Pipeline Company, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, and others have submitted applications and rate filings with effective dates in early January 2025. The public has until specific dates in December 2024 and January 2025 to submit comments or interventions regarding these filings. Interested parties can access detailed documents through the Commission's eLibrary system and are encouraged to use eFiling for submissions. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with navigating these processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is looking at reports about money for natural gas companies to make sure everything is fair, and people can share their opinions on these reports until special dates. If someone wants to say what they think about the reports, there is a place online where they can send their thoughts, and there are people who can help them do this if they need it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1479
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced multiple filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. These involve several companies, including Rockies Express Pipeline LLC and Northern Natural Gas Company, among others. Each filing includes details about negotiated rate agreements or amendments effective January 1, 2025. The public has the opportunity to comment or intervene in these proceedings by the specified dates in January.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is talking about changes in the cost of using certain big pipes that carry gas, and people can say what they think about these changes until January. They didn't explain much about why the prices are changing, which can be confusing for people trying to understand what's going on.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13595
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    Marlow Hydro, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a minor license to operate the Nash Mill Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Ashuelot River, located in Marlow, New Hampshire. The project, which already exists, includes various facilities such as a dam, generators, and a transmission line, with a total capacity of 225 kilowatts. Marlow Hydro plans to increase the flow of water bypassing parts of the project to 14.5 cubic feet per second. FERC is currently accepting comments on this application until April 17, 2025, and is involved in assessing the environmental impact as part of the scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

    Simple Explanation

    Marlow Hydro wants to keep using water from the Ashuelot River in New Hampshire to make electricity, and they asked for permission to do it; people have until April 17, 2025, to say what they think about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100476
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received various filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. Key filings include applications for abandonment by Greylock Pipeline, LLC and Oak Midstream, LLC, a rate filing by Public Service Company of Colorado, a compliance filing by Millennium Pipeline Company, and negotiated and amended rate filings by Gulf Shore Energy Partners, LP and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. Individuals interested in these proceedings have until the listed comment dates to intervene, protest, or comment according to the Commission's protocols. The filings are accessible through the Commission's eLibrary system, and the Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in navigating these processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received some paperwork about changing prices for using certain gas pipelines, and people can speak up or ask questions about it until a certain date. Some companies want to stop using parts of their pipelines, and there seems to be a mistake with a super faraway date that doesn't make sense.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10046
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Premium Energy Holdings, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the feasibility of the Ashokan Pumped Storage Project in Ulster County, New York. The proposal includes options for constructing new dams for an upper reservoir, using the existing Ashokan Reservoir as the lower reservoir, and building a new powerhouse and transmission lines. The permit, if granted, only gives the company priority to apply for a license but does not allow any land-disturbing activities. The deadline for public comments or competing applications is 60 days from the notice's issuance date. Information about the project and application details can be found on FERC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    Premium Energy Holdings wants to see if they can build a water power project in New York. They are asking for permission to study the idea, but they can't start building anything yet.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7378
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    In this notice, the government is telling everyone that some energy companies are asking to change their rules about how they share or sell electricity. People who want to have their say about these changes can read more online and tell the government what they think.