More Solar and Wind Status Claims Flood FERC Inboxes
Published Date: 5/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from solar and wind energy companies claiming special status, plus updates on electric rates that could affect energy costs starting late June and early July 2025. If you’re involved in energy projects or rates, now’s the time to speak up before the May 27 deadline. These changes could impact how energy is generated and priced in your area soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Proposed electric rate filings with dates
The Commission received electric rate filings: PJM Interconnection filed a tariff amendment proposed to be effective June 29, 2025, and Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission, LLC filed three amended ECSAs proposed to be effective July 7, 2025. These filings are pending before FERC and carry the stated effective dates if approved.
Solar and wind firms claim exempt status
Coldwater River Solar, LLC and Badger Wind, LLC each submitted Notices of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator status, filed on May 6, 2025. Comments on these filings were set for 5:00 p.m. ET on May 27, 2025.
Public comment deadline and assistance available
Any person desiring to intervene, protest, or answer in these dockets must file in accordance with FERC rules on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date (May 27, 2025). The Commission's Office of Public Participation can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, access information and file documents; OPP contact: (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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