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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1118
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received multiple filings related to electric rates from various companies, such as J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Each filing includes a description, proposed effective date, and comment deadline, which is set for January 21, 2025. People interested in participating in these proceedings can view documents online, file interventions or protests using eFiling, or seek help from the Commission's Office of Public Participation for more guidance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got some papers about changing prices for electricity from different companies, and they all want to know what people think by January 21, 2025. Some dates in the papers look funny, and they want help making sure everything is correct and easy for everyone to understand.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101602
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to electric corporate, wholesale generator, and electric rate filings. These include joint applications, compliance filings, and several notices of self-certification for companies like Alabama Power Company and Bocanova Power II LLC. Interested parties can submit comments and interventions by specific deadlines, and details are available in the Commission's online library. The Office of Public Participation supports public engagement in these matters, offering assistance in navigating the process.

    Simple Explanation

    The government received some important papers from energy companies about how they want to make and sell electricity, and they are asking people if they have any thoughts or questions about these plans. There is a special office that can help people understand and talk about these plans if they want to get involved.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8708
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The document announces that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received various filings related to electric entities. These filings include applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act, notices of non-material changes in status, and tariff amendments from multiple companies like Constellation Energy Corporation, Vermont Electric Power Company, and others. The filings are made accessible through the Commission's eLibrary system, and the public is invited to intervene or protest by specific comment dates. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with the Commission's processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The document says that some companies who use or make electricity have sent important papers to the government to get permission to change certain things they do. People can read these papers online and say if they think the changes are good or bad, with some help from a special office if they need it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11163
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Midwest Hydro, LLC submitted an application to renew their license for operating the 1.10-megawatt Rockton Hydroelectric Project on the Rock River in Illinois. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff plans to create an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the project's environmental impact. The public can review and comment on the EA, and these comments will be considered before the final licensing decision is made. For questions or assistance with the process, the public can contact the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    Midwest Hydro wants to keep running a water-power project on the Rock River, and some people are checking if it's safe for the environment. People can say what they think before any decisions are made.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11165
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Midwest Hydro, LLC is seeking to continue operating the Janesville Hydroelectric Project by applying for a license renewal. The project, which generates 0.50 megawatts of electricity, is located on the Rock River in Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to decide if the project will be relicensed. This assessment will be reviewed by interested parties and public input is encouraged. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) is available to assist the public with inquiries related to this process.

    Simple Explanation

    Midwest Hydro wants to keep using a big water wheel to make electricity on a river in Wisconsin, and some people will check if that's a good idea by looking at the possible effects, asking other people what they think, and helping them understand what's happening.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14131
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received several filings concerning energy generation and electric rates. These include self-certification notices of exempt wholesale generator status from various energy companies and compliance filings from electric companies such as Portland General Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Many of these filings have deadlines for public comments in April 2025, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with these proceedings. The filings can be accessed via the Commission's eLibrary system.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got some paperwork from energy companies about how they make and sell electricity. People can say what they think about these papers soon, and if they're confused, there's a special office to help explain things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8710
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced the receipt of several electric rate filings from different energy companies, including Puget Sound Energy, Southwest Power Pool, Alabama Power Company, and Duke Energy Carolinas. These filings involve amendments and new rate filings that aim to adjust tariffs and agreements, with all filings accessible through the FERC eLibrary for public review. Interested parties are invited to submit comments, protests, or interventions on these filings by February 14, 2025, following specific regulatory procedures. For assistance with participation or public inquiries, individuals can contact FERC's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC, the people in charge of electricity rules, got some papers from energy companies about changing how much it costs to get electricity. They want everyone to look at these changes and say if they think they're good or bad before February 14, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8932
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. These filings, made by different companies, pertain to revisions and compliance with energy regulations and are set to take effect on various dates in 2025. Public comments on these filings are invited by specific deadlines, and interested parties may intervene or protest by following FERC's procedures. These documents are accessible through FERC's eLibrary system for further review.

    Simple Explanation

    The document is about people's comments and changes needed for different gas companies following the rules so that they can charge the right amount for the gas flowing through their pipes, with all the details and how to join the conversation found in a special online library.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11828
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced its intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding the City of Idaho Falls' planned temporary change in water flow at the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project. This variance would facilitate maintenance work on the pelican gates, temporarily stopping the minimum water flow to a part of the Snake River during construction. The public can comment on this variance request until March 31, 2025. FERC plans to complete the EA by June 27, 2025, and offers resources for public involvement through their Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge want to do some fix-up work on a dam in Idaho, but while they do this, the water will not flow as usual for a short time. People can tell the planners if they think this is okay until the end of March.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1117
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received various filings related to electric corporate actions and electric rate changes by different companies. Several applications seek authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, while others pertain to triennial market power analyses for the Southwest Power Pool Inc. and other regions. The document details the companies involved, filing dates, accession numbers, and deadlines for public comments. The information can be accessed via the Commission's eLibrary system, and interested parties are encouraged to eFile interventions, protests, and other related documents. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with these processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department is looking at how some electric companies want to change their business or rates, and they are asking people to help decide if these changes are fair and good for everyone. People can find more information online and tell the department what they think.