Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order approving Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower's plan to address recommendations listed in the 2022 Santeetlah Pipeline Inspection Report. The report documented that the company had completed all recommendations except Items 1 and 8, which it planned to further
Independent regulatory commissions
A construction inspection conducted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on June 3 and 4, 2025, for the Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC's (PAPL) Louisiana Connector Project found no instances of noncompliance or problem areas. The inspection aimed to determine PAPL's compliance with environmental conditions outlined
Independent regulatory commissions
Big Cypress Energy Storage, a Delaware-based limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, has submitted a self-certification notice to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) declaring its status as an exempt wholesale generator (EWG). The Facility, with a nameplate capacity of 180 MW, is
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has issued a formal notice revising the schedule for the completion of the environmental assessment (EA) for the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) Cedar Vale Compressor Station Project (Project). The revised schedule takes into account additional time required by
Independent regulatory commissions
The Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) has filed a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding ER25-2653-000, related to PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.'s tariff filing. As a not-for-profit power supply electric cooperative, ODEC supplies capacity and energy to its eleven electric distribution cooperative
Independent regulatory commissions
Public power utilities are struggling to ensure resource adequacy in Regional Transmission Organization and Independent System Operator (RTO/ISO) regions. As demand forecasts grow, factors such as federal policies, permitting processes, natural gas reliance, and supply chain constraints threaten reliability and affordability. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC)
Independent regulatory commissions
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has submitted a motion to intervene in the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. tariff filing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). As the national trade association of the solar energy industry, SEIA aims to support solar as a mainstream energy source by expanding
Independent regulatory commissions
Dr. Mary P. Kesselring, a lifelong resident of Maryland, has spoken out against the PJM's proposed energy projects, citing concerns over public input, environmental impact, and the destruction of vital farming areas and wildlife habitats. Despite the PJM's claims that the projects are necessary to prevent
Independent regulatory commissions
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a final construction report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Poe Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2107. The report, dated July 3, 2025, details the completion of the pedestrian bridge project at Poe Dam, which was authorized by FERC on
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving the revised tariff records for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, effective June 19, 2025. The approval comes after the pipeline company filed revised tariff records with the Commission on June 20, 2025, detailing a negotiated rate service agreement with Citadel
Independent regulatory commissions
The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has submitted the Preliminary Terms and Conditions for the Balch Hydroelectric Project, a licensed facility owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The project occupies National Forest System lands managed by the U.
Independent regulatory commissions
The Washington Gas Light Company, in its capacity as a complainant, has submitted a response to the Office of Energy Market Regulation in a proceeding related to gas transmission issues. The company has provided detailed information on restrictions experienced in capacity, transportation services, and pipeline segments. The submission includes tables
