FERC Receives Wave of Utility Rate Change Filings
Published Date: 4/21/2026
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new electric rate filings from companies like Tri-State, Tucson Electric, and Southwest Power Pool. These filings include changes to rates, agreements, and compliance updates that could affect how electricity is priced and managed starting as soon as April 1, 2026. If you’re involved with these companies or rely on their services, keep an eye out for public comments due in early May and possible cost impacts soon after.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Multiple filings may change electricity pricing
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received multiple filings that propose changes to electric rates, market/participant agreements, and compliance updates that could affect how electricity is priced and managed starting as soon as April 1, 2026. The filings come from companies and operators such as Tri‑State, Southwest Power Pool, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, and others.
State-named utilities filed tariff changes
Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, and Mississippi Power Company submitted tariff amendment filings related to solar project LGIA terminations that are listed with an effective date of April 16, 2026 and a comment date of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 7, 2026. Customers in those utilities' service areas may see effects if the filings are accepted.
Opportunity to comment or intervene in filings
If you want to intervene, protest, or comment on any listed filing, you must file in accordance with the Commission's rules by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the specified comment date (for these filings the listed comment dates are May 6, 2026 or May 7, 2026). Intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
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