FERC Gets Energy Agreement Filings from Clearway and El Paso
Published Date: 2/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from Clearway Energy and El Paso Electric Company about energy projects and agreements. These filings could affect energy rates and company ownership, with important deadlines for public comments coming up in February 2025. If you’re interested, now’s the time to speak up or get involved before the deadlines hit!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
El Paso Electric Rate Filing Notice
El Paso Electric filed a rate-related service agreement (Docket ER25-1241-000) for Service Agreement No. 419 (EPE LGIA with Santa Teresa Solar, LLC) that is stated to be effective 1/28/2025. The public comment deadline for this filing is 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 2/27/25 if you want to intervene or protest.
Clearway Securities Acquisition Notification
Clearway Energy Group LLC and Clearway Energy, Inc. submitted a corporate notification (Docket EC19-68-002) related to additional applicants under FERC's Order Extending Blanket Authorization to Acquire Securities (filed 1/27/25). The notice indicates filings that could affect company ownership.
Help Available to Participate in FERC Proceedings
FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers assistance to help members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members — access information and file interventions, comments, or rehearing requests. The notice provides OPP contact numbers (202-502-6595) and encourages public involvement before the listed comment deadlines.
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