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Green Development, LLC filed a complaint against New England Power Company and Narragansett Electric Company, alleging unauthorized charges for certain solar projects in Rhode Island. They claim these companies imposed charges not allowed under the applicable tariff, violating Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules and federal law. Green Development wants FERC to declare these charges unfair, stop them, and issue refunds. Interested parties must file protests or become part of the proceedings by a specified deadline.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed a request from the Green Island Power Authority and Albany Engineering Corporation to amend their Green Island Hydroelectric Project license. Located on the Hudson River in Albany County, New York, this project occupies federal land. FERC's analysis in the environmental assessment indicates that with certain environmental measures, the amendment will not significantly impact the environment. Interested parties can view the assessment on the FERC website and have 30 days from the notice date to submit comments online or via mail.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is releasing a document called NUREG-2103, titled “Knowledge and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power Plant Operators: Westinghouse AP1000 Pressurized Water Reactors.” This publication provides guidelines for developing exams to license operators at Westinghouse AP1000 reactors, following federal regulations about operator licenses. The NRC made it public for comments in 2011, collected feedback, and adjusted the content based on additional procedures developed later. This document is not considered a major rule, according to the Congressional Review Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final decisions on petitions challenging state operating permits for two power plants. The EPA Administrator denied petitions from the Sierra Club to object to the Clean Air Act title V operating permits for the Hunter Power Plant in Utah, and from Casey and Julie Voigt regarding the Coyote Station Power Plant in North Dakota. These decisions mean the EPA did not find enough reason to object to the permits despite claims about inadequate pollution controls and lack of compliance with federal standards. The EPA detailed its reasoning for these denials and directed a review of the Hunter Power Plant's 2020 permit.

On March 17, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) received a request from the New York Power Authority for water quality certification related to a project. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has notified the New York DEC that it has one year, until March 17, 2026, to act on this certification request. If the DEC fails to make a decision by that date, the requirement for certification is considered waived according to the Clean Water Act.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a water quality certification request from Northern States Power Company for a specific project. This request was submitted to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on December 6, 2024. The Michigan authorities have one year, until December 6, 2025, to make a decision on this request. If no action is taken by that date, the certification will be considered waived under the Clean Water Act.

On December 16, 2024, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about receiving a water quality certification request from Northern States Power Company for a project. According to the Clean Water Act, Michigan EGLE has until December 6, 2025, to decide on the certification request. If they don't act by this deadline, the request is considered waived. The notice, filed by the FERC Secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese, was published in the Federal Register with the document number 2025-00085.

Neptune Regional Transmission System and Long Island Power Authority filed a formal complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) against PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. They allege that PJM's cost allocation for regional transmission projects is unfair and unreasonable. Interested parties can intervene or protest by filing electronically or by mail, with a deadline for comments on January 21, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public access to FERC's reference room is currently suspended, but documents can be accessed online.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) received a request from Indiana Michigan Power Company for water quality certification related to a project, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This request, which was received on February 25, 2025, falls under the Clean Water Act and the Commission's regulations. Michigan EGLE has a one-year deadline, until February 25, 2026, to act on this request. If they fail to do so, the certification will be waived by default.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a change to the operating license for Florida Power and Light Company's Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 4. This amendment would delay the installation of new reactor coolant pump seals from spring 2025 to spring 2027 due to unexpected fabrication delays. The NRC has preliminarily determined that this change does not pose significant safety risks and is accepting public comments until March 21, 2025. Requests for a hearing or petitions to intervene can be filed by April 21, 2025.