Energy & Utilities

EWG Self-Recertifications and Electric Rate Filings Notice

FERC published a notice informing interested parties about received filings including exempt wholesale generator self-recertifications for GSP Merrimack LLC and GSP White Lake LLC, and electric rate filings for Panther Grove Wind LLC, Panther Grove 2 LLC, and PJM Interconnection. Comment deadline is April 28, 2026.

Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge Meeting Announcement

The Department of Energy published a notice announcing the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board meeting for Oak Ridge, scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. EDT. The 2-page document provides meeting details including time, format, and points of contact for public inquiry.

Commission Staff First Rehearing Request for Information to LG&E and Kentucky Utilities

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued a rehearing information request to Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company in their pending rate adjustment cases (Case Nos. 2025-00114 and 2025-00113). The Commission Staff requests specific responses regarding capitalization versus rate base treatment, regulatory assets and liabilities, and weighted average cost of capital calculations. Responses are due April 24, 2026.

Kentucky Utilities Merger With LG&E Approved

The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the merger of Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) and Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E), allowing LG&E to assume KU's debt obligations and certified electric service territory. The Commission established a procedural schedule requiring LG&E/KU to respond to Staff information requests and mandated electronic filing procedures for all documents.

Commission Staff's First Rehearing Request for Information - LG&E and KU

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued a Staff Rehearing Request for Information to Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E/KU) regarding their pending rate adjustment applications (Case Nos. 2025-00113 and 2025-00114). The utilities must provide specific financial information by April 24, 2026, including explanations of capitalization versus rate base treatment and breakdowns of regulatory assets and liabilities. Responses must be submitted under oath or with certified accuracy.

DOE-41 Legal Files System of Records Modification

The Department of Energy published a notice modifying Privacy Act System of Records DOE-41 Legal Files (Claims, Litigation, Criminal Violations, Patents, and Others). The modifications remove five system locations, update routine uses to address PII breach response aligned with OMB Memorandum M-17-12, extend the Privacy Act appeal period from 30 to 90 days per the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, and reflect cloud-based storage practices. The modified SORN becomes applicable following the public comment period closing May 11, 2026.

Consumers Energy Company; Notice of Informal Settlement Conference

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a notice announcing an informal settlement conference for Consumers Energy Company in Docket No. PR25-52-003. The settlement conference is a procedural step in the administrative proceedings before FERC. This notice informs affected parties of the scheduled conference and provides access to related docket documents.

MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline Motion to Vacate Certificate in Part

FERC published a notice of MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline, LLC's motion to vacate its certificate in part in Docket No. CP24-13-000. The motion seeks partial termination of the pipeline's certificate authority. The notice is informational, inviting comments on the motion. Parties interested in the proceeding may access the full docket for details.

Dominion Energy Virginia, Allegheny Generating Company, Bath County Energy: Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment

FERC issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for Project No. 2716-051 involving Virginia Electric and Power Company (d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia), Allegheny Generating Company, and Bath County Energy, LLC. The notice initiates the environmental review process for this hydroelectric/generation project under the National Environmental Policy Act. The document was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2026.

Western Area Power Administration Notice of Filing

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a one-page Notice of Filing from the Western Area Power Administration (Department of Energy) in Docket No. NJ26-7-000. The notice indicates a filing has been submitted for FERC review and establishes a public comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2026. No specific details about the filing's subject matter are provided in the notice itself.