Independent regulatory commissions

Electric utilities

FERC Requests Comments from Native American Tribes on Temporary Reservoir Variance for Otter Tail River Hydroelectric Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a correspondence to several Native American tribes, inviting them to comment on a proposed temporary reservoir variance for the Otter Tail River Hydroelectric Project. The Otter Tail Power Company, the licensee, has requested a variance to maintain a target impoundment surface elevation

Electric utilities

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Delegated Order on Market-Based Rate Authorization for Southwestern Public Service Company

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order on market-based rate authorization for Southwestern Public Service Company. According to the order, Southwestern Public satisfies the Commission's requirements for market-based rate authority regarding both horizontal and vertical market power. The company must file Electric Quarterly Reports with