FERC Flooded with Wind, Solar, and Rate Change Filings
Published Date: 1/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new applications from wind and solar companies asking for permission to make changes in their electric businesses. Lots of energy companies also filed updates about their electricity rates, which could affect prices. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until February 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET to comment!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Numerous utility rate filings received
FERC received many electric rate filings (dockets listed) with proposed effective dates ranging from December 16, 2024 through March 17, 2025. Most of those filings carry a comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 5, 2025, while a few have comment dates of January 21, 2025 or March 17, 2025.
Section 203 filings — comment deadline
The Commission received applications under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act from Blue Canyon Windpower LLC and EDPR CA Solar Park LLC et al. You can file comments on those corporate authorization applications by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 3, 2025.
FERC help for landowners & communities
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members, and others access information and navigate FERC processes, including interventions, comments, or rehearing requests. For help the notice lists OPP contact (202) 502-6595 and an email address for assistance.
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