Energy & Utilities

Combined Notice of Filings

FERC published a combined notice listing multiple regulatory filings submitted for the period April 1-7, 2026. The notice catalogs various applications, requests, and complaints filed with the Commission under its jurisdiction over interstate natural gas pipelines, electricity transmission, hydroelectric projects, and oil pipelines. This is an informational listing providing transparency on pending filings.

Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Clinch River Nuclear Unit 1

The NRC issued a final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for Tennessee Valley Authority's Clinch River Nuclear Site Unit 1 construction permit application. The SEIS evaluates environmental impacts of constructing one GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Roane County, Tennessee. The document is available in ADAMS under Accession No. ML26035A285.

Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-80 and DPR-82 to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2. The renewed licenses authorize continued operation at reactor core power levels not exceeding 3,411 megawatts thermal. The NRC prepared a Record of Decision supporting the license renewal based on the final supplemental environmental impact statement.

Ameren Missouri Fuel Adjustment Request Intervention Deadline

The Missouri Public Service Commission set an intervention deadline of April 16, 2026, for parties wishing to participate in Ameren Missouri's Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Clause proceedings. Ameren Missouri filed direct testimony and a revised tariff sheet on April 1, 2026, proposing an updated fuel adjustment rate with a requested effective date of June 1, 2026.

Missouri PSC Sets Liberty Empire Fuel Adjustment Intervention Deadline

The Missouri Public Service Commission set an intervention deadline of April 17, 2026, for cases filed by The Empire District Electric Company (d/b/a Liberty Empire) requesting adjustments under its Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Clause. The utility submitted direct testimony and a revised tariff sheet on April 1, 2026, proposing updated fuel adjustment rates with a requested effective date of June 1, 2026.

Electric Corporate and Generator Filings - FERC Notice

FERC issued a notice of electric corporate filings, exempt wholesale generator certifications, and rate filings received on April 6, 2026. The notice covers 3 corporate filings under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, 4 exempt wholesale generator self-certifications (including SR Quincy Valley, Hornet Solar, USS Hampden Solar, and USS Tallgrass Solar), and multiple rate filings by entities including Rosewater Wind Farm, West Deptford Energy, and various power companies. Comment deadlines range from April 20 to May 29, 2026.

Gulf South Pipeline Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

FERC published a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Gulf South Pipeline Project in Mississippi, assessing the environmental effects of proposed pipeline construction and compressor station modifications. The draft EIS evaluates new 8.1-mile and 102.9-mile pipeline segments, four new compressor stations totaling over 109,000 hp, and related infrastructure. Public comments are due by May 25, 2026.

Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project License Application

FERC issued a notice that Big Wood Canal Company filed a new major license application for the Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project (P-3407-088) located on the Big Wood River in Blaine and Camas Counties, Idaho. The project consists of a dam, 3,740-acre reservoir, and three generating units with combined capacity of 9.0 megawatts. The deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests is June 1, 2026.

Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings

FERC received multiple natural gas pipeline rate filings including Southwest Gas Corporation's amended Statement of Operating Conditions under § 284.123(g) effective April 1, 2026, and rate filings from eleven other pipeline companies. The Southwest Gas filing has a protest deadline of June 1, 2026, while other filings have comment deadlines of April 13, 2026.

IIPA and Micron Granted Intervention Status in Idaho Power Case

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission granted intervention status to the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association (IIPA) and Micron Technology, Inc. in Case No. IPC-E-26-04, concerning Idaho Power Company's application for certificates of public convenience and necessity for the South Hills and Peregrine Power Plants. Both petitions were granted without opposition. The intervenors must comply with Commission Rules 71-75 and 222-223, and all parties must serve documents on all parties of record.