Government Publishes Official Notice That Says Absolutely Nothing
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from energy companies about wind, solar, and power agreements. These filings include updates on generator status, rate changes, and contract amendments that could affect energy prices and operations starting as soon as December 2024 through January 2025. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, keep an eye on comment deadlines in mid to late January to have your say!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Multiple energy filings, deadlines set
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received several filings including exempt wholesale generator self-certifications and electric rate/tariff filings (for example: GIA/CSA service agreements, tariff amendments, cancellations, and an interconnection termination). Some filings list proposed effective dates of 12/11/2024, 12/12/2024, 1/10/2025, 1/11/2025, and 1/24/2025, and comment deadlines of 5:00 p.m. ET on 1/17/2025 (Wild Plains Wind Project) and 1/31/2025 (multiple other dockets).
Help and how to file comments
You can access these dockets in FERC's eLibrary (https://elibrary.ferc.gov) by docket number and must file interventions or protests by the listed comment dates (e.g., 5:00 p.m. ET on 1/17/2025 or 1/31/2025) following 18 CFR rules. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers help to the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, and Tribal members; contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected] for assistance with filings.
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