Gas Company Seeks Routine Service Area Expansion

2026-10785 — Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new electric company filings, including big merger requests and rate changes. These affect companies like Westlands VI, Horizon, and New York Independent System Operator, with public comments due mostly by mid-June. Some filings could change how much customers pay or how energy companies operate starting as soon as April or June 2026.

2026-10788 — FERC Form 580; Interrogatories on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices; Notice of Request for Partial Waiver

Pacific Gas and Electric Company asked FERC to skip part of the 2026 fuel and energy purchase questions on Form 580. This affects companies that report energy buying practices and could change how they share info with FERC. If you want to speak up or join the discussion, you’ve got until the comment deadline to jump in!

2026-10653 — Joshua Klein; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene

Joshua Klein wants to build a small hydropower project on a canal in Colfax, California, that can generate clean energy without messing up water use for farms and towns. The government says it looks like a good fit and is asking people to share their thoughts or get involved by a certain deadline. This could mean more green power and a chance for locals to weigh in soon!

2026-10663 — Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Central Mainline Corridor Expansion Project

Northern Natural Gas Company wants to expand its pipeline in parts of Iowa and Nebraska, and the government is asking people to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment. If you live in those counties, now’s your chance to speak up before June 22, 2026. This project could change local landscapes and might involve big construction, so your input helps decide if it moves forward.

2026-10661 — Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-714) Comment Request; Extension

FERC is extending the FERC-714 report, which helps track how electricity is balanced and planned across the country. This extension keeps the same rules with no changes, so companies that manage electric grids just keep reporting as usual. Comments on this extension are open until June 29, 2026, and there’s no new cost or paperwork burden.

2026-10658 — Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Scoping Meetings and Request for Comments on Proposed Surrender, Decommissioning, and Non-Project Use of Project Lands

Pacific Gas and Electric Company wants to shut down and clean up the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project in California. The government is asking the public to share their thoughts on the environmental effects and possible alternatives before making a final decision. If you care about local rivers, lands, or energy, now’s the time to speak up—comments are due by July 24, 2026.

Previous: 2026-10780 — Shipping Safety Fairways and Associated Vessel Routing Measures Along the Atlantic Coast

The Coast Guard is planning new safe shipping lanes along the Atlantic Coast to keep boats and the environment safer. They’re holding public meetings in June 2026 and want your feedback by June 22, 2026. This affects anyone involved in shipping or coastal activities and aims to improve safety without extra costs for the public.

Next: 2026-10784 — Northern States Power Company; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application

Northern States Power Company asked Michigan’s environmental agency for permission to keep water clean around their project. Michigan has one year, until May 19, 2027, to approve or deny this request. If they don’t decide by then, their say is waived, so the project can move forward without delay.