Small Power Plants Face Three More Years of the Same Reports
Published Date: 7/7/2026
Notice
Summary
FERC is extending the current paperwork rules for small power producers and cogeneration facilities for another three years—no changes, just more time. If you’re involved in these energy projects, you’ll keep reporting the same info as before. Got thoughts? You have until September 8, 2026, to share them!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
FERC extends PURPA paperwork requirement
FERC is extending the FERC-912 information collection (OMB Control No. 1902-0237) for three years with no changes. Electric utilities and qualifying facilities (small power producers and cogeneration facilities) must continue to file notifications under PURPA Section 210(m) (see 18 CFR 292.310–292.313). Comments on the collection are due September 8, 2026.
Paperwork burden: hours and dollar estimates
FERC estimates the total annual burden for FERC-912 is 88 hours and $8,976. The agency breaks this down: termination of obligation to purchase — 4 respondents, 6 total responses, 12 hours per response, totaling 72 hours and $7,344; termination of obligation to sell — 2 respondents, 2 total responses, 8 hours per response, totaling 16 hours and $1,632.
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Previous: 2026-13692 — Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-556); Comment Request; Extension
FERC is extending the paperwork rules for small power producers and cogenerators for another three years—no changes, just a smooth continuation. If you run or work with these facilities, you can keep submitting the same info as before. Got thoughts? You’ve got until September 8, 2026, to share them!
Next: 2026-13694 — Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-561); Comment Request; Extension
FERC is asking for public feedback to keep collecting info on utility company leaders who also work with big banks, insurers, and major electricity buyers. This annual report helps keep things transparent and fair in the energy world. Comments are due by September 8, 2026, and there’s no new cost or big changes—just an extension of the current process.