Arbor Day Tree Expo at Cazenovia Park

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the annual Arbor Day Tree Expo at Cazenovia Park in Buffalo on April 25, 2026. The free community event, hosted with Buffalo Olmsted Parks and the New York State Urban Forestry Council, will feature live arboriculture demonstrations, tree sapling giveaways, and educational activities. The event supports Governor Kathy Hochul's goal of planting 25 million trees by 2033.

FERC rejects Millwood Hydro preliminary permit application

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a delegated order on April 6, 2026, rejecting the preliminary permit application filed by Millwood Hydro AE, LLC. The application sought authorization to study the feasibility of the proposed Millwood Hydroelectric Project under docket P-15416. This is a routine administrative action affecting only the named applicant.

Aberdeen Hydroelectric Preliminary Permit Rejection

FERC's Office of Energy Projects issued a delegated order rejecting Aberdeen Hydro AE, LLC's application for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the proposed Aberdeen Hydroelectric Project under Docket P-15417. The application, originally filed on September 15, 2025, was denied. This action prevents the applicant from proceeding with preliminary feasibility studies under FERC's preliminary permit framework.

PJM Interconnection Service Agreement Amendment - Carver Solar

FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a letter order accepting PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.'s amended Interconnection Service Agreement with Carver Solar I, LLC and Virginia Electric and Power Company. The agreement was filed under docket ER26-1368 on February 13, 2026, and concerns the interconnection of a solar generation facility to PJM's transmission grid.

Duke Energy Rate Schedule 689 Termination Acceptance

FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a delegated order accepting Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC's Notice of Termination for Rate Schedule No. 689, a Reimbursement Agreement with South Carolina Public Service Authority. The termination was filed on 02/10/2026 under docket ER26-1320 and was accepted on 04/06/2026. This routine administrative acceptance concludes the rate schedule termination proceeding.

FERC accepts PJM notice of cancellation, Elkwood Solar, ER26-1341

FERC accepts PJM notice of cancellation, Elkwood Solar, ER26-1341

Southwest Power Pool Meter Agent Agreement Acceptance

FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a letter order accepting Southwest Power Pool, Inc.'s executed Meter Agent Services Agreement with Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company under Docket ER26-1434. The agreement was accepted as filed with no modifications required.

Duke Energy Florida Cancellation Accepted - Reimbursement Agreements 355-357

FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation accepted Duke Energy Florida, LLC's Notice of Cancellation for Reimbursement Agreement Nos. 355, 356, and 357 with Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. under docket ER26-1293. This is a routine administrative acceptance of the cancellation filing made on February 6, 2026.

PJM Interconnection Service Agreement Acceptance Letter

FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a letter order accepting PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.'s amended Interconnection Service Agreement with Gavin Power, LLC and Ohio Power Company under docket ER26-1396. The acceptance was filed and posted on April 6, 2026. This is a routine administrative acceptance of a previously filed interconnection agreement amendment.

Generation Interconnection Agreement Amendment - PJM, Southern Ocean Waretown Solar, Jersey Central Power

FERC Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a letter order accepting PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.'s amended Generation Interconnection Agreement with Southern Ocean Waretown Solar Farm, LLC and Jersey Central Power & Light Company. The agreement was filed on February 12, 2026, under Docket ER26-1358. This approval permits the interconnection of a solar generation facility to the PJM-controlled grid.