Energy Firms Face Rate Scrutiny: Refunds Could Flow Soon
Published Date: 4/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if UGI Development Company and Hunlock Energy, LLC are charging fair rates. If not, refunds could start from April 4, 2025. Anyone who wants to join the conversation has 21 days to speak up and help shape the outcome.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Refunds Effective April 4, 2025
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has opened investigations into UGI Development Company and Hunlock Energy, LLC to see if their rate schedules were unlawful. If the Commission orders refunds, the refund effective date is the date this notice was published in the Federal Register: April 4, 2025.
Help Available for Public Participation
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members — access information and make filings in these dockets. OPP contact information is provided (phone: 202-502-6595; email: [email protected]).
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