Wind Farm Rates Under Fire: Refunds on Horizon?
Published Date: 4/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Fowler Ridge IV Wind Farm's rates are fair or not. If they find the rates unfair, refunds could start from April 18, 2025. Anyone interested has 21 days to speak up and join the conversation.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Investigation Could Trigger Refunds
On April 14, 2025, the Commission opened an investigation into whether Fowler Ridge IV Wind Farm LLC's Rate Schedule is unjust or unlawful. The notice states the refund effective date for Docket No. EL25-69-000 will be the date this notice was published in the Federal Register: April 18, 2025.
21-Day Window To Intervene
Any interested person must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene under Rule 214 within 21 days of the order's issuance. The order was issued on April 14, 2025, so the 21-day intervention window runs from that date (i.e., through May 5, 2025).
Public Participation Help Offered
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers assistance to members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others — to access information and navigate filings such as interventions or comments in this docket.
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