FERC Probes Elwood Energy Rates, Refunds Possible from Today
Published Date: 4/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Elwood Energy LLC’s rates are fair or not. If they find the rates unfair, refunds could start from April 21, 2025. Anyone who wants to speak up has 21 days to join the conversation and make their voice heard.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential Electricity Rate Refunds Start
If the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission finds Elwood Energy LLC's Rate Schedule unlawful under section 206 of the Federal Power Act, customers could receive refunds that are effective beginning April 21, 2025, the date this notice was published in the Federal Register. The Commission has instituted an investigation to determine whether the rates are unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful.
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