FERC Probes Longview Power Rates for Possible Refunds
Published Date: 5/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Longview Power, LLC’s rates are fair or not. If they find the rates unfair, refunds could start from May 8, 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.
Potential Electricity Rate Refunds
If the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission finds Longview Power's Rate Schedule unlawful, refunds could start on May 8, 2025 (the date this notice was published). If you paid rates set under that schedule, those payments could be subject to refund beginning on that date.
21-Day Deadline to Intervene
If you want to be heard in Docket No. EL25-73-000, you must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene within 21 days of the order's issuance (the order was issued May 2, 2025, so the 21-day period ends May 23, 2025). The Commission's Office of Public Participation can help landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others with filings and information (OPP phone: 202-502-6595).
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