Energy Filings Roundup: Exemptions, Changes, and Solar Spat
Published Date: 2/11/2025
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from several energy companies saying they qualify as exempt wholesale generators, meaning they can sell power without some usual rules. There are also complaints and updates about electric rates from solar, wind, and geothermal companies. If you’re involved, watch for comment deadlines mostly in late February and early March—these could affect how energy gets priced or managed soon.
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