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  • 2025-02965 — Northwest Ohio Wind, LLC; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10482
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    On February 14, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) began an investigation into whether the rates charged by Northwest Ohio Wind, LLC, are fair and lawful. This investigation was launched under section 206 of the Federal Power Act. Anyone interested in participating must file with FERC within 21 days. The notice also encourages electronic filings and provides guidance for those who need assistance with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking if a wind power company is charging too much money for the electricity they sell, and people can tell the government what they think by sending them letters online.

  • 2025-00232 — Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-545); Comment Request; Extension
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1476
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on the information collection called FERC-545, which relates to changes in gas pipeline rates. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the comments are due by March 10, 2025. The purpose of this collection is to ensure that the rate changes are fair, reasonable, and comply with the Natural Gas Act. Those interested can submit their feedback through the FERC website or by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) wants people to say what they think about some paperwork that helps keep gas pipeline prices fair. They're asking people to give their thoughts by March 2025.

  • C1-2024-30493 — Interregional Transfer Capability Study: Strengthening Reliability Through the Energy Transformation
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8017
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    In the notice document titled "Interregional Transfer Capability Study: Strengthening Reliability Through the Energy Transformation," the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a correction. The correction was made regarding the document's Docket Number, which should be presented as it is stated in the Federal Register notice from December 27, 2024. This change was filed on January 22, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission made a small fix to a document about how we share energy between big regions to make sure we always have enough electricity. They wanted to make sure the number on the document matched the one they used in an important list from before.

  • 2025-04703 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12726
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting on March 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Washington, DC. This meeting, which is open to the public, will be followed by a press briefing that the public can view remotely. A free webcast of the event is available on the Commission's website, and additional information can be obtained by contacting the Commission's Secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese. The agenda items may be changed without notice, and further details on the agenda can be accessed online.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is having a meeting in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., where people can watch online too. However, the meeting's list of topics could change last minute, and it's not clear if everything needed to understand the meeting will be easy to find or if help is available for those who might need it to watch or listen.

  • 2025-04135 — Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725); Comment Request; Extension
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12305
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on the information collection, FERC-725. This collection involves the certification of Electric Reliability Organizations (EROs) and the procedures for electric reliability standards. The agency has maintained the existing reporting requirements and is looking to extend the collection process by three years. Comments are due by April 16, 2025, and can be submitted online or through mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants people to share their thoughts on some rules about keeping electricity working properly, and they want to keep asking about this for the next three years. They haven't changed the rules, but they hope people will tell them what they think before April 16, 2025.

  • 2021-03432 — DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee; Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10561
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Energy is announcing an open meeting of the DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC). This meeting will be held online via Zoom on March 18, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST). The meeting serves to provide advice and guidance on nuclear science research priorities. The public can participate in this meeting, and those interested should visit the specified website for details on how to join. Public comments can also be submitted in writing, and provisions will be available for oral statements if requested in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having an online meeting to talk about important science projects, and anyone can watch or give their thoughts by writing in or talking, but the rules for talking aren't very clear.

  • 2024-31435 — Notice of Effectiveness of Withdrawal of Long-Term Flow Variance (Article 33); Pacific Gas and Electric Company
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107135
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    Pacific Gas and Electric Company had asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to change a requirement for ramping rates, which involves controlling the flow of water in hydroelectric power projects, for a project at the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project. After initially seeking to alter this requirement, the company decided to withdraw their request on November 14, 2024. No one opposed this withdrawal, and the Commission accepted it, making the withdrawal effective on November 29, 2024, thus ending the proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    Pacific Gas and Electric Company wanted to change how quickly they let water out at a power project, but then they changed their mind and asked to undo the request, which was officially okay with everyone.

  • 2021-00679 — Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8131
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is releasing a final rule to update regulations on the maximum civil monetary penalties for breaking laws under its control. This change is in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which requires annual inflation adjustments. The rule outlines how to calculate the new adjusted penalties, which will take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register. The Commission asserts that public notice and comment were not needed due to legal obligations dictating both the method and amount of these adjustments.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is changing the rules to make sure fines for breaking rules under their watch keep up with inflation, which means the fines will be a little bigger every year to match how things get more expensive. They did this because a law told them they have to, and they didn't need to ask people what they thought first.

  • 2020-26107 — Managing Transmission Line Ratings
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6420
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposes new rules to enhance the accuracy and transparency of transmission line ratings to better reflect real-time conditions. The proposal includes requiring transmission providers to use ambient-adjusted ratings (AAR) that consider current air temperatures and dynamic line ratings (DLR) for more accurate transfer capabilities. It also suggests that Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) need systems to frequently update these ratings electronically. The goal is to ensure fairer and more efficient energy pricing while maintaining the safety and reliability of the electrical grid.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure electricity lines are safer and that prices are fair by using better technology to watch and adjust how much electricity goes through the lines, like checking the weather every hour. But, setting up this technology might be expensive and there are questions about privacy and sharing information.

  • 2024-28952 — Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator and Foreign Utility Company Status
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99241
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    In November 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the status changes for certain entities to be recognized as Exempt Wholesale Generators or Foreign Utility Companies. This decision became effective under the Commission's regulations, specifically citing 18 CFR 366.7(a) (2024). The notice was documented and filed by Acting Deputy Secretary Carlos D. Clay in December 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    When the rules got updated, some special power companies got new badges saying they can sell electricity in a special way or are from another country. However, the notice didn't say who these companies are or what this means for them, and it was written in a way that's hard to understand for most people.

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