Final Rules Establishing and Revising Standard Interconnection Agreements and Procedures for Large Generators
2024
Order on Rehearing
Standard Interconnection Agreements and Procedures for Small Generators
2024
Order on Rehearing
- Order No. 2023-A - Issued March 21, 2024 (Effective May 16, 2024)
2023
Final Rule
Standard Interconnection Agreements for Wind Energy and Other Alternative Technologies
The Commission staff is reviewing issues associated with alternative technologies including the use of non-synchronous generators and other alternative technologies that respond differently to grid disturbances and may have different effects on the grid than large, synchronous generators.
Security Program for Hydropower Projects Revision 3 - Dam Assessment Matrix for Security and Vulnerability Risk (DAMSVR)
Current Version: Version 2, dated June 5, 2009
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the distribution center for the DAMSVR document, and all requests for copies of DAMSVR can be made to FERC as described here by completing the online form.
How to Transfer a License or Exemption
The Commission issues licenses and exemptions for hydropower projects under the provisions of the Federal Power Act (FPA). Section 4 of the FPA requires licensees to be citizens of the United States of America, or asso
How to Surrender a License or Exemption
The Commission issues licenses and exemptions for hydropower projects under the provisions of the Federal Power Act (FPA).
Extensions of Time to Comply with License/Exemption Requirements
The Commission issues licenses and exemptions for hydropower projects under the provisions of the Federal Power Act (FPA). Licenses and exemptions contain various conditions (articles) with time limits for compliance.
Headwater Benefits
Under Section 10(f) of the Federal Power Act, an owner of a hydropower project is required to reimburse upstream headwater project owners for an equitable part of the benefits it receives.
Standard L, E, & P Form Articles
| L-Form Articles for Licenses, E-Form Articles for Exemptions, and P-Form Article for Preliminary Permits | |
|---|---|
| L-01 Constructed majo |
Hydropower Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Shoreline Management
As the United States population continues to grow, people are moving to the country's lakes and the demand for waterfront property and use of hydropower reservoirs is growing.