Independent regulatory commissions
The Chugwater Energy Center, LLC has submitted a notice of self-certification to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), seeking to be designated as an exempt wholesale generator (EWG). Pursuant to the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 and Section 366.7 of the FERC regulations, the company, a Delaware
Independent regulatory commissions
C.J. Polito, a seasoned Energy Regulatory partner, has joined Vinson & Elkins in Washington, D.C. Bringing extensive experience in regulatory proceedings and investigations, Polito will enhance the firm's Energy Regulatory Practice, focusing on federal regulations governing electricity. His addition is timely, given the current regulatory focus
Independent regulatory commissions
Southwest Gas Storage Company has submitted an Environmental Assessment Report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, outlining its annual activities under the blanket automatic activity program. The report, filed on April 21, 2025, covers the 2024 annual activity and includes a summary of projects completed, environmental considerations, and comments. The
Independent regulatory commissions
The Office of Energy Market Regulation has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approving revised tariff records for Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC. The revised records reflect a negotiated rate agreement between Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC and Tenaska Marketing Ventures and MIECO LLC. The waiver of the
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted a variance request for Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) to proceed with the development of final design to facilitate an interconnect with a non-jurisdictional intrastate pipeline. The approval is based on FERC staff review of the information filed on August 19, 2025, and
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a revised tariff record for Garden Banks Gas Pipeline, LLC, allowing the company to reflect the termination of a non-conforming negotiated rate agreement. The revised record was filed on August 25, 2025, and accepted by the FERC on September 17, 2025, effective
Independent regulatory commissions
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. ("Tri-State") has submitted a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) proceeding regarding Southwest Power Pool, Inc.'s (SPP) proposed revisions to Schedule 9 and Attachment L of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff. As a
Independent regulatory commissions
Chugwater Wind, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, has submitted a notice of self-certification to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking exempt wholesale generator (EWG) status for its proposed 300 MW wind generation facility in Wyoming. The facility will be owned and operated by Chugwater Wind, LLC,
Independent regulatory commissions
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted the fourth monthly construction report for the drum gate cofferdams for Cresta and Rock Creek Dam, which is part of their Rock Creek-Cresta Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 1962. The report, dated August 22, 2025, provides details on the project's construction activities
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a revised tariff record for Rover Pipeline LLC, effective September 1, 2025. The commission granted a waiver of the 30-day notice requirement, allowing the revised tariff to take effect immediately. The approval follows a public notice period during which no protests or adverse
Independent regulatory commissions
The Office of Energy Projects has submitted an environmental assessment report for Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The report, filed on April 30, 2025, details the company's activities under the Part 157, Subpart F, Sections 157.208-157.216 blanket automatic activity program.
Independent regulatory commissions
PPG Shawville Pipeline, LLC ("Shawville") has submitted a response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding environmental reporting deficiencies associated with its 2024 Annual Reports. The Commission staff identified purported deficiencies concerning Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) consultation for the cathodic
