Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving a negotiated rate agreement between Spire STL Pipeline LLC and Union Electric Company for firm transportation service. The agreement, filed on September 30, 2025, reflects a tariff record that will become effective on November 1, 2025. The Commission'
Independent regulatory commissions
Dustin Kaste, a registered professional engineer in Montana with over 10 years of experience in civil engineering, has been appointed as the Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE) for Energy Keepers, Incorporated's (EKI's) Selis Ksanka Qlispe (SKQ) Hydroelectric Project. This appointment is a key step in ensuring
Independent regulatory commissions
Minnesota Power, a subsidiary of Allete, Inc., has reported to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that Birch Lake Reservoir's hourly-average elevation exceeded its lower operating limit on October 10, 2025, due to insufficient inflow. This marks the fourth time since 2008 that the reservoir has fallen below the
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced its intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Ampersand Hollow Dam Hydroelectric Project, located on the West Branch Oswegatchie River in New York. The project's licensee, Ampersand Hollow Dam Hydro, LLC, has filed an application to surrender the
Independent regulatory commissions
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has filed an amendment to the Port of Oakland's Service Agreement No. 4 under PG&E's FERC Electric Tariff Volume No. 5, seeking an extension of the agreement by one year. The proposed amendment would revise the
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the abandonment of offshore gas gathering facilities owned by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line, LLC (Transco). The proposed abandonment would eliminate costs and risks associated with retaining the facilities, which have not been used for firm transportation in the past year. Transco plans
Independent regulatory commissions
The New England Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) have filed a motion to intervene in Docket No. RP25-1199-000, seeking to modify Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's revised tariff records that include Pipeline Safety and Greenhouse Gas Surcharges. The New England LDCs, consisting of 10 member companies, aim to protect the
Independent regulatory commissions
A body was discovered on September 25, 2025, in Lake Simtustus near the Pelton Dam Development No. 2030. The incident is not project-related and is under investigation by law enforcement. Portland General Electric (PGE) provided formal notification to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on September 26, 2025, in accordance
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has agreed with Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. (BGE) in its complaint that Columbia Gas Transmission's discretionary decisions after the 2023 pipeline explosion in Virginia caused extraordinary costs to BGE and WGL customers. As a result, FERC is requiring Columbia Gas to
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved an amendment to a non-conforming negotiated rate agreement between Double E Pipeline, LLC and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation. The amendment was filed on September 26, 2025, and after a 30-day notice period, the Commission granted a waiver of the requirement due to the
Independent regulatory commissions
The Department of Water Resources has submitted the monthly construction report for the Diversion Tunnel No. 2 River Valve Outlet System Rehabilitation Project, Oroville Dam to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The report, titled "Construction Report No. 29," covers the period from September 1 to September 30,
Independent regulatory commissions
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for an extension of time to submit the final construction report (FCR) for the Pit 5 Valve House Landslide Repair project, part of the Pit 3, 4, 5 Hydroelectric Project.
