Gas Rates May Rise: Protest Pipeline Changes by March Deadline
Published Date: 3/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from natural gas pipeline companies about rate changes and refunds starting April 1, 2025. These changes could affect customers’ bills and anyone interested has until March 24 to comment or get involved. Some updates also include compliance tweaks effective August 1, 2025, so keep an eye on those dates if you want to speak up or learn more.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Natural Gas Rate Filings Effective April 1, 2025
Several natural gas pipeline companies — Empire Pipeline, Inc.; National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; and Horizon Pipeline Company, L.L.C. — filed rate and refund reports that are listed to be effective April 1, 2025. These filings could affect customers' gas bills. The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 24, 2025.
Public Comment and Intervention Deadline
If you want to comment, protest, or intervene in these FERC proceedings you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 24, 2025; intervention is required to become a party to a proceeding. The Commission's Office of Public Participation can help at (202) 502-6595 or by email at OPP@ferc.gov.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-12316 — Combined Notice of Filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new requests to change natural gas pipeline rates starting in July 2026. Companies like Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America and Bison Pipeline want to update their prices, which could affect customers and businesses using these pipelines. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until late June to file your comments or protests.
2026-12334 — Hawks Nest Hydro, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
Hawks Nest Hydro, LLC plans to upgrade its hydroelectric project in West Virginia by replacing turbines, building new facilities, and switching power frequency to sell electricity to the regional grid. This will boost power output and improve recreational water flows. The government will review the environmental impact and expects to share its findings by October 30, 2026, with public input welcomed before the final decision.
2026-12317 — Combined Notice of Filings #1
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new electric rate filings from big energy players like Public Service Company of Colorado, PJM Interconnection, and Southern California Edison. These filings include updates, service terminations, and new agreements that could affect electricity prices and service starting as soon as June 2026. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, keep an eye on comment deadlines in early July to have your say!
2026-12336 — PacifiCorp; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Intent To Waive Scoping, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions
PacifiCorp wants to keep running its Ashton Hydroelectric Project on the Snake River in Idaho without a full license, and the government is ready to review the environmental impact. Local communities, environmental groups, and energy users can share their thoughts or raise concerns by August 14, 2026. This move could speed up clean energy production while protecting the river, with decisions and replies wrapping up by late September.
2026-12222 — Hackett Mills Hydro Associates, LLC; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application
Hackett Mills Hydro Associates asked Maine’s environmental agency for permission to keep their water clean while running their hydro project. Maine has one year, until May 22, 2027, to approve or deny this request. If they don’t decide by then, the approval is automatically given, so the project can move forward without delay.
2026-12229 — Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of An Environmental Assessment for the Longwall Mining Panel M2 and M3 Project
Texas Eastern Transmission is planning to upgrade its natural gas pipelines in Greene County, Pennsylvania, to keep things safe during underground mining. The government will finish an environmental check by November 13, 2026, and all final approvals should wrap up by February 11, 2027. This means local communities and agencies can expect a smooth review process with clear deadlines and no surprise delays.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-04308 — Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Communications Project Committee
The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel’s Taxpayer Communications Project Committee is holding a phone meeting to gather ideas on how the IRS can better help taxpayers. If you pay taxes or work with the IRS, your feedback can shape future improvements. The meeting is open to the public and aims to make IRS services easier and friendlier—no money changes yet, just your chance to speak up!
Next: 2025-04312 — Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is sharing updates about off-the-record communications in ongoing cases. If someone sends a secret message that’s not allowed, it won’t count unless fairness calls for it, and everyone involved can respond. This keeps the process fair and transparent, with no extra costs or delays for the public or parties involved.