Independent regulatory commissions
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted the 10th monthly construction report for the replacement and repair of the spillway at Bucks Diversion Dam, a part of their Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The report details the project's construction activities for August
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
Spire MoGas Pipeline, LLC has filed its annual report with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), detailing its environmental activities under the Part 157, Subpart F, Sections 157.208 - 157.216 blanket automatic activity program. The report covers a range of projects, including pipeline rehabilitation, cathodic protection, and above-ground
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 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
The Office of Energy Projects has issued a notice for a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Anderson Dam Project, submitted by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The proposed project involves retrofitting the Anderson Dam, decommissioning the hydroelectric facility, and implementing conservation measures on Coyote Creek. The EIS
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is facing a mounting crisis as states and members of Congress urge the agency to address unfair transmission cost allocations, which threaten grid reliability and public support. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region has become a focal point of contention, with 19 states,
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) decision in August 2025 to affirm the pipeline project proposed by Rio Bravo Pipeline Company, LLC as required by the public convenience and necessity under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act has led to the company's acceptance of the
Independent regulatory commissions
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) comments on the construction authorization request for a system hardening and undergrounding project on Bonnie Nook 1101CB electric circuit, part of PG&E's Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric
Independent regulatory commissions
Debbie-Anne Reese, Secretary of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has been submitted a document by American Transmission Systems, Incorporated. The document details two Construction Service Agreements between ATSI and Ohio Edison Company, which will undertake new transmission connection requests. The agreements, SA No. 7487 and SA No. 7489, aim to
Independent regulatory commissions
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. has filed a joint motion with Arkansas River Power Authority, Mountain Parks Electric, Inc., and Delta-Montrose Electric Association, Inc. to implement settlement rates on an interim basis in response to the Chief Administrative Law Judge's denial of their September 4, 2025 joint
