FERC Buried Under Wave of Energy Company Rate Filings
Published Date: 4/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from energy companies about ownership changes, rate updates, and tariff fixes. These updates could affect energy prices and operations, with public comments due mostly in early to late May 2025. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, now’s the time to check in and have your say!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Rate and tariff filings with set effective dates
FERC received multiple electric rate and tariff filings (including tariff amendments, cancellations, and Sec. 205/203 filings) with effective dates shown in the notice such as 3/28/2025, 4/3/2025, 4/5/2025, 4/18/2025, 4/22/2025, 6/20/2025, 6/21/2025, and 6/30/2025. These filings relate to rates, market holds, interconnection agreements, and cancellations and could affect energy operations and pricing if approved.
Public comment windows in May 2025
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission set public comment deadlines for many filings mostly in May 2025. Examples include 5 p.m. ET on 5/8/25, 5/9/25, 5/12/25, 5/27/25 and 5/5/25 — you must file protests, interventions, or comments by the listed docket-specific date to participate.
Help from FERC's Office of 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 navigate filings, interventions, and comments. Contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or via email at [email protected] for assistance.
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