Energy & Utilities

Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project New Major License Application

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice that Big Wood Canal Company's application for a new major license for the Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project (P-3407-088) has been accepted for filing. The project is located on the Big Wood River in Blaine and Camas Counties, Idaho, occupying federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Motions to intervene and protests are due by June 1, 2026.

Administrative Session Agenda

The Georgia Public Service Commission published its administrative session agenda for April 7, 2026. The session will cover routine regulatory matters under PSC jurisdiction including electric utilities, natural gas, telecommunications, and consumer complaints. No new compliance obligations or deadlines are established by this notice.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project

FERC released a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project proposed by Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC and Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. The project involves natural gas pipeline modifications in Mississippi, including facility abandonments, new compressor installation, and measurement modifications. Public comments on the draft EIS are due by May 25, 2026.

Combined Notice of Filings - Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Reports

FERC published a Combined Notice of Filings announcing receipt of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings from multiple pipeline companies including Southwest Gas Corporation, El Paso Natural Gas Company, Pine Needle LNG Company, and others. The notice covers rate filings under §284.123(g) and §4(d), compliance filings, annual fuel and electric power tracker filings, and negotiated rate agreements.

FERC Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published Combined Notice of Filings #1 listing 847 entries received on March 30-31, 2026. The notice covers electric corporate filings under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, exempt wholesale generator self-certifications (including solar projects), and electric rate filings. No regulatory action is being taken; this is an administrative notice informing the public of filings received.

Form GC-859 Nuclear Fuel Data Collection Extension

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) published a Federal Register notice seeking public comment on extending the information collection for Form GC-859, Nuclear Fuel Data. This form collects data on nuclear fuel supply, acquisition, fabrication, inventory, and high-level radioactive waste from nuclear power plants. The comment period closes on May 6, 2026.

Petroleum Supply Reporting System Extension

EIA published a notice seeking public comment on a three-year extension of its Petroleum Supply Reporting System (PSRS), OMB Control Number 1905-0165. The PSRS consists of seven weekly surveys, eight monthly surveys, and two annual surveys covering crude oil, petroleum products, and biofuels data from operators. Comments are due May 4, 2026.

Solarcol LLC Distributed Generation Installer Certification Application

The Illinois Commerce Commission received a certification application from Solarcol LLC to operate as an installer of distributed generation facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending. No compliance deadlines or penalties apply to this filing.

Boomer Electric Inc EV Charging Station Installer Certification

Boomer Electric Inc. filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission for certification to install, maintain, or repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The application, docketed as P2026-0310, is pending before an Administrative Law Judge. This is a routine certification proceeding with no immediate impact on other market participants.

Thors Electrical LLC EV Charging Station Certification Application

The Illinois Commerce Commission received an application from Thors Electrical LLC for certification to install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case has been assigned docket number P2026-0311 and is currently pending administrative law judge review.