FERC Logs Electric Rate Updates from Big Energy Players
Published Date: 4/28/2025
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of electric rate filings from companies like El Paso Electric, Dominion Energy, and PJM Interconnection. These filings include updates to tariffs and compliance changes that could affect electricity prices and rules starting as early as February 2025. If you want to comment or keep an eye on these changes, deadlines are mostly in early to mid-May 2025.
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