FERC Reviews WestGas Pipeline Rate Hike Filing Quietly
Published Date: 2/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a new filing from WestGas InterState about natural gas pipeline rates, set to take effect August 1, 2025. If you want to speak up or get involved, you have until February 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET to do so. This could affect pipeline costs and how much customers pay, so don’t miss the deadline to have your say!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filing
WestGas InterState filed a compliance report in Docket RP25-554-000 related to natural gas pipeline rates that the Commission lists as effective August 1, 2025. The filing is a Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report and is available in FERC's eLibrary under the docket number.
Public Comment and Intervention Deadline
You have until 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 24, 2025 to intervene, protest, or file comments on the WestGas InterState filing (Docket RP25-554-000). The Commission's Office of Public Participation can help landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others make filings; OPP can be reached at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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