Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a formal notice for the Smith's Falls Hydroelectric Project, located on the Little River in Lamoille County, Vermont. The project, proposed by the Town of Stowe Electric Department, aims to construct, operate, and maintain a hydroelectric facility. In accordance with the
Independent regulatory commissions
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the 2025 DeSabla-Centerville Minimum Instream Flow Variance for the DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Project in Butte County, California. The document, dated July 8, 2025, reports the findings of an informal consultation conducted
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order designating a settlement judge for Vector Pipeline L.P. The Commission consolidated Docket Nos. RP24-971-000 and RP25-936-000 on July 1, 2025, with Judge Patricia E. Hurt as the Presiding Judge. In this order, Judge Matthew J. Vlissides Jr. is designated as
Independent regulatory commissions
Venture Global CP Express, LLC has submitted a supplemental environmental document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as part of the project to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The document outlines the company's plans to conduct preliminary activities before receiving
Independent regulatory commissions
The Natural Gas Supply Association (DC) has submitted a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) proceedings for the Sabine Crossing and Cheniere Creole Trail pipeline projects. As a national trade association representing integrated and independent energy companies that produce, transport, and market domestic natural
Independent regulatory commissions
Calpine Energy Services, L.P. has filed a protest against Portland Natural Gas Transmission System, L.P.'s proposed tariff revisions, which aim to consider a shipper's credit quality when evaluating bids and awarding capacity in an open season for long-term firm capacity. The proposed revisions would
Independent regulatory commissions
Idaho Power Company has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, requesting designation as the non-federal representative for the Lower Salmon Falls Hydroelectric Project. The proposal includes improvements to access roads and dredging activities, which require consultation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The project timeline spans October
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an opinion (192 FERC P 61,032) instituting a section 206 proceeding against Idaho Power Company (Idaho Power) regarding its market-based rate authority in the Idaho Power balancing authority area. The proceeding aims to determine whether Idaho Power's market-based rates
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a Delegated Order allowing the construction of new Tainter gates 1, 7, and 8 at the Blanchard Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 346. The project involves the replacement of existing Tainter gates with new ones, as well as the addition of a hoisting
Independent regulatory commissions
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted revised drawings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project. The revised drawings, which include Exhibit L-19, L-18, and L-20, reflect the latest changes approved by FERC and support the new Phase 2 of the Battle Creek Salmon
Independent regulatory commissions
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a request for water quality certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the Balch Hydroelectric Project. This project, which falls under FERC Project No. 175, involves the licensing of an existing dam. The company has filed additional information on
Independent regulatory commissions
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in response to a data request. The company's Compressor Station 245 Uprate Project, documented in Docket No. CP25-496-000, involves a request for prior notice authorization. The project entails ground disturbance,
