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  • 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:90 FR 8390
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed the Empire District Electric Company's application to operate the Ozark Beach Hydroelectric Project on the White River in Missouri. They have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA), which finds that the project, with necessary environmental protections, will not significantly impact the environment. The public can view the EA online and has 30 days to file comments. FERC encourages electronic comments but accepts paper submissions as well. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist with inquiries and help the public engage with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    The Empire District Electric Company wants to keep using a water-powered energy plant in Missouri. The government's energy group thinks it's okay as long as they follow some rules to protect the environment. People have 30 days to say what they think about it, and they can do this by sending comments online or on paper.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14129
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The document is a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, part of the Department of Energy, about various filings related to electric corporations and their regulatory requests. These include applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act by several companies, as well as notices of self-certification of exempt wholesale generator status. The notice also details various electric rate filings and applications for transmission service orders. The document informs the public how to access these filings online and provides guidance on how to intervene, protest, or respond within the given deadlines. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging and participating in these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has a big list of things that different electric companies want to do, like changing how they sell electricity. They are also asking people to say what they think about these changes, and the helpers at the government office are there to assist anyone who needs help to join the conversation.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11764
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a workshop online on April 16, 2021, to discuss the creation of the Office of Public Participation. This office is intended to help the public understand and get involved in the Commission's processes, as directed by Congress. The Commission is looking for nominations for panelists to provide input on various topics such as the office's scope, structure, and participation by different communities. The workshop will be open to the public and accessible to individuals with disabilities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wants to make it easier for people to join in on their work, so they're having a big online meeting in April to talk about ideas for a new office that can help with this. They want people to suggest who should join the talk, and everyone can watch, even if they need special help to see or hear it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8931
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced the receipt of several filings regarding requests for accounting and wholesale generator statuses, and various electric rate and tariff amendments. Companies like PacifiCorp, Evelyn Energy Storage LLC, and CPV Shore, LLC are among the applicants involved. The filings detail transfers of ownership, tariff amendments, rate filings, and generator statuses, with deadlines set for public comments. FERC encourages electronic filing and offers support for public engagement through its Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC got some paperwork from different companies who want to change how they sell electricity or who owns a part of them; people can say what they think about it before the due dates.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13741
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Stonega PSH, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to study the viability of the Stonega Energy Storage Project in Wise County, Virginia. This project would include the construction of two dams, a tunnel, an underground powerhouse, and a transmission line to generate electricity and store energy. The FERC encourages interested parties to submit comments or motions within 60 days of the notice. Public engagement and participation in this process is supported by the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    Stonega PSH, LLC wants to look into building a special power project in Virginia that could help store and make electricity using water and dams. People can tell the energy authorities what they think about this idea, and they have 60 days to do it.

  • 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:89 FR 96236
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The document provides a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding various filings received for exempt wholesale generator status, complaints, compliance, and electric rate filings from different energy companies like Bocanova Power LLC, Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc., and GridLiance Heartland LLC, among others. Each filing includes details like the docket number, company names, descriptions, and important dates, including filing and comment deadlines. Individuals interested in intervening, protesting, or responding to these filings must follow the Commission's regulations by a specified date. The Commission encourages electronic filings and provides resources for public engagement and participation through its Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    In this notice, some energy companies told a government agency about their plans, but they made a few mistakes, like using funny dates that don't make sense and repeating names.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7691
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    DTE Electric Company has requested a partial waiver from responding to a 2024 FERC Form 580 inquiry about fuel and energy purchase practices. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has outlined the process for individuals who want to intervene or protest this request, as well as how to access related documents online. Interested parties must submit their filings by January 22, 2025. The Commission recommends electronic submissions and offers assistance through their Office of Public Participation for those who need help navigating the process.

    Simple Explanation

    DTE Electric Company wants permission to skip some questions about their energy shopping habits, and people who care about this have until January 22, 2025, to tell the government what they think about it.

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