FERC Probes Ranchland Solar Rates for Possible Refunds
Published Date: 8/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Ranchland Solar, LLC’s electricity rates are fair or not. If they find the rates unfair, Ranchland Solar might have to pay refunds starting from August 21, 2025. Anyone interested has 21 days to speak up and join the conversation.
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FERC opens rate investigation
On August 18, 2025 the Commission began a formal investigation under Section 206 of the Federal Power Act to decide whether Ranchland Solar, LLC's Rate Schedule is unjust, unreasonable, discriminatory, preferential, or otherwise unlawful. If the Commission finds the rates unlawful, it can require changes to the rate schedule.
Refunds effective August 21, 2025
The Commission set the refund effective date as the date this notice was published in the Federal Register: August 21, 2025. If the Commission later finds Ranchland Solar's rates unlawful, refunds would be effective starting on that date.
21-day window to intervene
Anyone who wants to be heard in Docket No. EL25-100-000 must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene under Rule 214 within 21 days of the order's issuance. The order was issued August 18, 2025, so stakeholders have a 21-day filing window to join the case.
Public help available from FERC OPP
FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, access information and make filings like interventions or comments. The notice provides OPP contact information (phone: 202-502-6595) and email for assistance.
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