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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103804
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    OIKO Energy Inc. has applied to the Department of Energy for permission to export electric energy from the United States to Canada. This application, submitted on October 31, 2024, is for a five-year term. OIKO, a company based in Quebec, Canada, is looking to work as a power marketer and has stated that its operations will not affect the energy supply or reliability in the U.S. The public can submit comments or objections regarding this application until January 21, 2025, and a decision will be made after assessing environmental impacts and energy supply concerns.

    Simple Explanation

    OIKO Energy Inc. wants to send electricity from the United States to Canada for five years, and people can say what they think about this plan until January 21, 2025. They promise it won't mess up the electricity supply in the U.S. and will be safe for the environment.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10818
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation to determine if PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.'s tariff is unfair or unlawful. This action was taken under the authority of the Federal Power Act, and the Commission has set a refund effective date following this notice's publication for the investigation case. Interested parties have 21 days to intervene by filing with FERC. To make it easier for the public to engage, FERC offers support and encourages electronic filing of comments and interventions through their website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking if a big electricity company is playing fair with their rules, and people have a few weeks to tell the government what they think about it, either online or by mail.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 2930
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a final rule to update the maximum civil monetary penalties for violating laws and regulations under its authority. This adjustment is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act, which mandates annual updates to account for inflation. The rule comes into effect on January 14, 2025, and is being implemented without the usual notice and comment process due to legal requirements. The updated penalties apply to acts governed by the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Policy Act, Natural Gas Act, and Interstate Commerce Act, among others.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission updated the fine amounts for breaking energy rules to keep up with inflation, kind of like making sure old coins are still worth the same amount today. These new rules start on January 14, 2025, so everyone plays fair with the new money rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11310
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments on extending the information collection requirements for four types of applications and reports, without changes to current requirements. This includes FERC-519 for public utility mergers and acquisitions, FERC-520 for interlocking directorates, FERC-546 for gas pipeline rates, and FERC-580 for fuel and energy purchases. Comments are due by April 4, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail. The Commission emphasizes the importance of these collections for fulfilling its regulatory duties under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The government agency that takes care of energy rules wants to keep using some forms that help them make sure everything is running smoothly, like when companies want to team up or check on their energy stuff. They're asking people to tell them what they think about using these forms, and they need to hear back by a certain date next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10627
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received various filings from companies wanting approvals for new energy rates and market-based rate authorizations. These filings include applications from companies like Strategic PPAV, LLC, and Birdsboro Power LLC seeking authorization under the Federal Power Act, and compliance filings from companies such as NRG Business Marketing LLC and Southwestern Public Service Company. Interested parties have until certain dates in March 2025 to comment, and anyone wanting to intervene or protest needs to follow FERC's filing procedures. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to support public involvement in these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department has received applications from different companies asking for permission to set new electricity prices, but some people might find it confusing how to join the conversation or understand the rules because it's not explained in simple words. The Office of Public Participation is there to help anyone who wants to be involved.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7723
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to electric corporate and rate matters. These include applications and notices concerning changes in status or requests for authorizations under the Federal Power Act. Notable filings involve companies such as R-WS Antelope Valley Gen-Tie, LLC, Birchwood Power Partners, L.P., and Kleen Energy Systems, LLC, among others. Interested parties must submit their comments by the specified deadlines if they wish to intervene or protest these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has some paperwork from big electricity companies asking for permission to make changes or do new things. People need to say if they agree or not before time runs out.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5873
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a series of filings related to various energy companies. These include applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act, notices of changes in status, tariff amendments, and rate filings from companies such as Catalina Solar LLC, Dow Hydrocarbons and Resources LLC, and PJM Interconnection LLC. Additionally, there is an application for authorization to issue securities by Rockland Electric Company and a notice of change in fact by New Jersey Resources Corporation. The public is encouraged to file comments, protests, or interventions by specified deadlines to participate in these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking at several requests from different energy companies that want to do things like change their rules, set new prices, or borrow money. They also want people to say what they think about these plans by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10260
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Mercuria Commodities Canada Corporation (MCCC) has applied for permission to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada, as per the Federal Power Act. MCCC, a subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Group Holding S.A., guarantees that its electricity exports will not affect U.S. supply or operations since they will involve surplus energy purchased from other suppliers. The Department of Energy (DOE) is inviting the public to submit comments, protests, or motions to intervene regarding this application by March 22, 2021. A final decision will occur after evaluating the environmental and supply impacts of this proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    Mercuria Commodities Canada wants to send extra electricity from the U.S. to Canada, and they promise it won't mess up power in the U.S. People can say if they think it's okay or not until the end of March 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10629
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several filings concerning electric corporate arrangements and exemptions related to wholesale generator status. These include applications from companies like Elwood Energy LLC and Breckinridge Wind Project, LLC for authorization under the Federal Power Act. Additionally, there are submissions from companies like Bronson Solar, LLC and Tibbits Energy Storage LLC regarding their self-certification notices. Individuals interested in intervening or commenting on these matters must do so by the specified deadlines, using the Commission's eFiling system for submissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Commission is checking papers from some energy companies to make sure they follow the rules when they want to sell electricity, and people who want to say something about it need to do so by a certain time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9327
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a series of electric corporate and rate filings from various companies, including Atlantic Power Corporation and PJM Interconnection. These filings, submitted on February 4 and 5, 2021, cover authorizations under the Federal Power Act, compliance filings, tariff amendments, and new rate schedules. Interested parties have until February 26, 2021, to submit comments or intervene in these proceedings. The filings are accessible through FERC’s online library for those who wish to learn more or participate.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure electricity companies follow the rules, so they're looking at some papers those companies sent. People can say what they think about these papers by a certain date, and they can find the papers online if they want to look.

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