FERC Greenlights Solar Firms: Wholesale Power Rules Relaxed for Innovation
Published Date: 1/13/2026
Notice
Summary
In December 2025, a bunch of energy companies officially got the green light as Exempt Wholesale Generators, meaning they can sell power wholesale without some usual rules slowing them down. This change helps these companies, like solar and energy storage folks, operate more smoothly and could speed up clean energy projects. No extra costs for the public, just a boost for energy innovation starting now!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
EG Status Effective for Listed Firms
The entities named in the notice had their status as Exempt Wholesale Generators become effective during the month of December 2025 under 18 CFR 366.7(a) (2025). The notice lists specific LLCs and project companies for which that status became effective.
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