FERC Digs into Ohio Wind Rates, Refunds on Horizon?
Published Date: 2/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Northwest Ohio Wind, LLC’s rates are fair or not. If they find the rates unfair, refunds could start from February 24, 2025. Anyone who wants to join the conversation has 21 days to speak up and get involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Refunds Effective February 24, 2025
If FERC orders refunds in Docket No. EL25-50-000, the refund effective date is February 24, 2025, the date this notice was published in the Federal Register. The notice establishes that refunds, if ordered under section 206(b) of the Federal Power Act, will be effective from that publication date.
FERC Opens Section 206 Investigation
On February 14, 2025, the Commission instituted an investigation under section 206 of the Federal Power Act to determine whether Northwest Ohio Wind, LLC's Rate Schedule is unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory or preferential, or otherwise unlawful. The investigation is docketed as EL25-50-000.
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