Energy Companies File for Rule Breaks: FERC's Busy Docket Grows

2026-20421, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if PJM Interconnection’s new rules for buying backup power are fair and legal. This affects energy companies and customers in the PJM region, with possible changes to how costs are shared. If refunds are needed, they start from October 6, 2026, and anyone interested has 21 days to speak up.

2026-20453, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Evergy McNew Power Plant Delivery Project

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline wants to build new gas facilities to deliver power to the Evergy McNew Power Plant in Kansas. The government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment before making a final decision. If you care about local air, water, or land, now’s the time to speak up by November 2, 2026!

2026-20450, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Leidy Access Expansion Project

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company wants to expand its gas pipeline in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, and the government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment. People have until November 2, 2026, to send in comments about possible impacts and better ways to do the project. This feedback will help decide if the project moves forward and how it’s done safely and responsibly.

2026-20420, Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several filings from natural gas pipeline companies about rate changes and refunds. These updates affect customers and companies using pipelines, with new rates starting as soon as October 1, 2026. If you want to comment, deadlines are mostly mid-October, so act fast to have your say on possible price changes.

2026-20418, BIF III Holtwood LLC; Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Land and Waters Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

BIF III Holtwood LLC wants to build docks on land and water near the Wallenpaupack Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania. The government is reviewing this request and asking the public to share their thoughts by October 30, 2026. This could change how the land and water are used but won’t affect electricity prices or timing.

2026-20416, Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-603); Comment Request; Extension

FERC is renewing its info collection form called FERC-603, which helps protect important energy infrastructure details. No changes are planned, but folks who submit this info should know the deadline to comment is November 5, 2026. This keeps the process smooth without adding extra costs or paperwork.

Previous: 2025-05307, Review of Cost Submittals by Other Federal Agencies for Administering Part I of the Federal Power Act; Notice Requesting Questions and Comments on Fiscal Year 2024 Other Federal Agency Cost Submissions

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking the costs other federal agencies say they spent managing parts of the Federal Power Act for 2024. Agencies had to submit their costs by the end of 2024, and the Commission held a meeting in March 2025 to review them. If you have questions or comments, you can share them by April 17, 2025, so the Commission can pass them along and keep things fair and clear.

Next: 2025-05309, Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and contracts from companies like Public Service Company of Colorado and UGI Sunbury. These filings could change how much customers pay or how contracts work, with some changes starting as soon as March 20 or April 1, 2025. If you want to speak up or protest, you need to do it by early April or mid-May, depending on the case.