FERC Examines Natural Gas Rate Hikes and Service Agreements
Published Date: 2/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from natural gas companies about rate changes and agreements that could affect how much customers pay or how services work. These changes start between February and April 2025, and people have until early to mid-March to share their thoughts or objections. If you’re involved or interested, now’s the time to speak up before the deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Multiple Natural Gas Rate Filings
Several natural gas pipeline companies filed rate- and service-related proposals with FERC that list effective dates between February 13, 2025 and April 1, 2025. Each filing has a public comment/intervention deadline at 5:00 p.m. Eastern on either March 5, March 10, or March 14, 2025 depending on the docket. If you want to protest or intervene you must file by the specified 5:00 p.m. ET March date to participate.
Public Participation Assistance Available
FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers help to members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, to access information and submit interventions or comments. The notice gives contact options: OPP phone (202) 502-6595 and an email address for assistance with filings.
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