Energy Companies File for Rule Breaks: FERC's Busy Docket Grows
Published Date: 3/28/2025
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from energy companies saying they qualify as exempt wholesale generators, which means they can sell power without some usual rules. These filings affect companies like Guajillo Energy Storage and Padua Grid, with public comments open until early to mid-April. Plus, there are some complaints and rate updates that could impact how energy is priced or managed soon.
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Demand Response Participation Rules Filing
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. filed 'Demand Response Participation Rules Enhancements' (Docket ER25-1729-000) with an effective date listed as July 19, 2025 and a comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on April 11, 2025. If you participate in demand response programs, this filing proposes changes to the participation rules that will be considered for that effective date.
Multiple Electric Rate and Tariff Filings
The Commission docket lists numerous electric rate, tariff, market-rate, and compliance filings (examples include ER14-1193-007; ER19-13-012; ER24-1763-003; ER25-1720-000) with various listed effective dates (examples: 2/16/2025; 3/10/2025; 5/7/2025; 5/20/2025; 6/18/2025; 8/15/2024) and public comment deadlines mostly at 5:00 p.m. Eastern on April 10 or April 11, 2025. These filings include a refund report, tariff amendments, market-based rate applications, and compliance filings that the Commission will consider.
Exempt Wholesale Generator Self-Certifications
The Commission received Notices of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator (EWG) status from Guajillo Energy Storage (Docket EG25-242-000), Padua Grid 2 (EG25-243-000), Padua Grid 3 (EG25-244-000), Valley Farms Energy Center (EG25-245-000), and Wildcat Ranch Energy Storage (EG25-246-000). Public comments on these filings are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on April 11, 2025.
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