Energy Firms File for Electricity Operation Changes at FERC
Published Date: 2/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new applications from energy companies asking for permission to make changes in how they operate or trade electricity. These filings could affect power plants and energy traders, with public comments due by late February 2025. If approved, some changes might impact energy prices or how electricity flows in the market.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Filings could alter energy prices
Some of the applications filed with FERC, if approved, might affect energy prices or how electricity flows in the market. Public comment deadlines for many of these filings fall in late February 2025 (for example, February 26 and February 27, 2025).
Public comment deadlines and help
You can file comments, protests, or interventions in these FERC dockets by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the listed comment dates (examples include February 21, 2025; February 24, 2025; February 25, 2025; February 26, 2025; February 27, 2025; and April 7, 2025). The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) can assist members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members — with filings; OPP can be reached at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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