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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16518
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC have submitted a joint application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to transfer authorization for the Alaska LNG Project to a new company called 8 Star Alaska, LLC. This transfer is meant to encourage investment and advance the construction of the project. The public is invited to participate by submitting comments, protests, or motions to intervene by May 5, 2025. FERC provides resources for public engagement and offers several ways to file submissions, including online and by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and Glenfarne Alaska LNG want to move their project to a new company named 8 Star Alaska to make it easier to build and get money for it, and people have until May 5, 2025, to share their thoughts or concerns with the people in charge.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102126
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda items may be subject to change without further notice. Interested individuals can view public documents and a live webcast through FERC's website. Following the meeting, a press briefing will be available for public viewing in a designated overflow room.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wants people to know there's a special meeting about energy topics happening on December 19, 2024, in Washington, DC, and folks can watch it online or in person. However, the details about what they will talk about and how updates are shared might not be very clear, and some people might have trouble getting all the information if they can't be there.

  • 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:90 FR 1125
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    PE Hydro Generation, LLC has applied for a minor license to operate the 862-kilowatt Shenandoah Hydroelectric Project located in Virginia. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that it plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the project's impact on the environment. The document will be shared for public review, and comments will be considered in the final licensing decision. Public support from the Commission's Office of Public Participation is available for those wishing to engage in the process.

    Simple Explanation

    PE Hydro Generation wants to run a power plant on a river in Virginia, and the government needs to check if it might hurt the environment. They plan to write a report and let people read and comment on it before making a decision.

  • 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 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.

  • 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:90 FR 16120
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The ANR Pipeline Company has submitted a request for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Authorization to expand its natural gas pipeline system in the Midwest. This project, called the Heartland Project, aims to enhance the gas supply in Wisconsin and Illinois by adding new pipelines and compressor stations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an environmental assessment and has outlined a timeline for its completion. Various agencies and the public have expressed concerns about potential environmental and social impacts, while some have shown support for the project.

    Simple Explanation

    The ANR Pipeline Company wants to add more gas pipelines in the Midwest to make sure people in Wisconsin and Illinois have enough gas, and a government group called FERC will check if this is safe for the environment. Some people worry about nature and the costs, while others think it's a good idea.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10723
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced the second public meeting of the Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative, which will address gas-electric coordination. This meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC, and can be attended either in person or via webcast without any registration fee. The Commission will release the agenda by April 16, 2025. The event will be accessible to all, and those needing special accommodations can contact FERC via email or phone.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having a meeting to talk about how gas and electricity work together, and anyone can join for free, either by being there or watching online. But they don't say how much the meeting costs to set up or who is going to be there, which might make people wonder about fairness and how they choose helpers like people who type up what is said.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8197
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted for filing an application by Eagle Creek Hydro Power, LLC and its affiliates for a new major license for the Swinging Bridge Hydroelectric Project located on the Mongaup River and Black Lake Creek in Sullivan County, New York. This project includes three developments: Toronto, Cliff Lake, and Swinging Bridge, each comprising various reservoirs, dams, and powerhouses that together generate around 11,639 megawatt-hours annually. The Commission encourages participation through comments, protests, or motions to intervene, with a set deadline for submissions. The application will be processed according to a specific procedural schedule, and final amendments must be submitted within 30 days of the notice date.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine there are some big companies that want to use water from a couple of rivers to make electricity, kind of like using a toy water wheel to make lights turn on. The people in charge say it's okay for them to try, but they're asking people to share their thoughts about it, like if they think it's a good idea or not.

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