Energy & Utilities

Florida Power & Light filing, deadline Apr 22

Florida Power & Light filing, deadline Apr 22

ALLETE Inc Hydroelectric Relicensing Application - Sylvan Project

FERC published notice that ALLETE Inc filed a new major license application for the Sylvan Hydroelectric Project (P-2454) on the Crow Wing River in Cass, Crow Wing, and Morrison Counties, Minnesota. The project has three 600-kilowatt generating units with a total installed capacity of 1.8 megawatts. The application is available for public inspection via the Commission's eLibrary system.

Avista Corp Spokane River Hydroelectric Project Environmental Assessment

FERC staff prepared an Environmental Assessment for Avista Corporation's non-capacity amendment application to Project No. 2545 on the Spokane River. The proposed action involves rehabilitating the North Channel Dam by replacing all spillway gates. The project spans Spokane, Lincoln, and Stevens counties in Washington and Kootenai and Benewah counties in Idaho, including tribal lands. Public comments are due May 4, 2026.

FERC-538 Gas Pipeline Certificates: Section 7(a) Information Collection Extension

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on extending its information collection FERC-538 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Section 7(a) Mandatory Initial Service) for three years under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection covers applications for natural gas companies to extend transportation facilities and provide service to municipalities or persons. No changes to current reporting requirements are proposed. Comments are due May 7, 2026.

ALLETE Hydroelectric Relicensing Application - Pillager Project

FERC issued a notice of ALLETE Inc.'s application for a new major license to continue operating the Pillager Hydroelectric Project (P-2663) on the Crow Wing River in Cass and Morrison Counties, Minnesota. The project has 1.52 MW installed capacity and produces approximately 7,601 MWh annually. The application will proceed through FERC's environmental review and licensing process with a target decision schedule extending to September 2026.

FERC Workshop on Transmission Formula Rate Processes - May 12, 2026

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced a staff workshop on electric transmission formula rate processes scheduled for May 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The workshop will cover formula rate mechanics, implementation protocols, annual updates, audit programs, common compliance issues, and regulatory accounting. The event will be held in hybrid format at FERC headquarters in Washington, DC, or virtually, with no attendance fee.

ALLETE Little Falls Hydroelectric Project License Application

ALLETE Inc. filed a new major license application with FERC on March 24, 2026, for the Little Falls Hydroelectric Project (P-2532) on the Mississippi River in Morrison County, Minnesota. The project has a total installed capacity of 4.72 MW across two powerhouses generating approximately 30,583 MWh annually. FERC is soliciting interventions and comments from interested parties.

OFTO Projects and Cap and Floor Interconnectors: IDC Rates 2026-2027

Ofgem published updated Interest During Construction (IDC) rates for 2026-2027 affecting offshore electricity transmission (OFTO) projects and Window 3 cap and floor electricity interconnectors. The IDC rate for OFTO projects is set at 9.55% (pre-tax, nominal), reduced from 9.74% in 2025-2026. The IDC rate for Window 3 interconnectors is set at 5.49% (vanilla, real-CPIH), increased from 5.37% in 2025-2026. These rates apply to projects reaching Final Investment Decision (FID) during the 2026-2027 period.

Warm Home Discount Guidance 2026: Draft for Comment

Ofgem has published draft Warm Home Discount guidance for 2026, seeking stakeholder feedback before finalising documents for England & Wales and Scotland. The guidance reflects amendments to WHD regulations following the government decision to expand the scheme from 2026 to 2031. Responses are requested by 8 May 2026.

Combined Notice of Filings - Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Proceedings

FERC published a Combined Notice of Filings announcing receipt of two natural gas pipeline rate filings. Gillis Hub Pipeline, LLC submitted a negotiated rate agreement filing (Docket RP26-747-000) and El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. submitted a negotiated rate agreement update (Docket RP26-748-000). Both filings are under Section 4(d) rate procedures and seek rate adjustments for gas transportation services.