FERC Reviews Solar Projects and Energy Complaints

2026-20416, Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-603); Comment Request; Extension

FERC is renewing its info collection form called FERC-603, which helps protect important energy infrastructure details. No changes are planned, but folks who submit this info should know the deadline to comment is November 5, 2026. This keeps the process smooth without adding extra costs or paperwork.

2026-20454, Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new filings from energy companies like Rhode Island State Energy Center and Arizona Public Service. These filings include requests for approvals, status updates, and refund reports that could affect how electricity rates and projects move forward. If you’re involved in energy or power, keep an eye on deadlines for comments, mostly in October and November 2026, as some changes might impact costs or operations soon.

2026-20420, Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several filings from natural gas pipeline companies about rate changes and refunds. These updates affect customers and companies using pipelines, with new rates starting as soon as October 1, 2026. If you want to comment, deadlines are mostly mid-October, so act fast to have your say on possible price changes.

2026-20421, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if PJM Interconnection’s new rules for buying backup power are fair and legal. This affects energy companies and customers in the PJM region, with possible changes to how costs are shared. If refunds are needed, they start from October 6, 2026, and anyone interested has 21 days to speak up.

2026-20418, BIF III Holtwood LLC; Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Land and Waters Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

BIF III Holtwood LLC wants to build docks on land and water near the Wallenpaupack Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania. The government is reviewing this request and asking the public to share their thoughts by October 30, 2026. This could change how the land and water are used but won’t affect electricity prices or timing.

2026-20453, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Evergy McNew Power Plant Delivery Project

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline wants to build new gas facilities to deliver power to the Evergy McNew Power Plant in Kansas. The government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment before making a final decision. If you care about local air, water, or land, now’s the time to speak up by November 2, 2026!

Previous: 2025-23271, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Flexible Vinyl and Urethane Coating and Printing (Renewal)

The EPA is asking to keep collecting info from flexible vinyl and urethane coating and printing businesses to make sure pollution rules are followed. They’re extending the current approval through 2025 and want your comments by January 20, 2026. This keeps things running smoothly without adding new costs or big changes for companies.

Next: 2025-23274, IMARA Calculation for Calendar Year 2026 Under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program

The Treasury just set the insurance marketplace aggregate retention amount (IMARA) for 2026 at about $58.7 billion. This number tells insurers how much risk they keep before the government steps in under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. The new IMARA kicks in January 1, 2026, helping keep terrorism insurance available and affordable for businesses.