FERC Eyes Gas Pipeline Rate Hikes and Refunds
Published Date: 5/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds that could change how much some people pay starting this summer. Companies like East Cheyenne Gas Storage and Spire Storage West are updating their rates and rules, with public comments due by May 27, 2025. If you’re affected or interested, now’s the time to speak up before these changes take effect in June and August.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
East Cheyenne rate change effective June 11
East Cheyenne Gas Storage, LLC filed an administrative Sec. 4(d) rate change that is set to be effective on June 11, 2025. Public comments or interventions must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 27, 2025; the filing could change how much some people pay starting this summer.
PPG Shawville compliance filing effective Aug 1
PPG Shawville Pipeline, LLC submitted a compliance filing set to be effective August 1, 2025, with a comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 27, 2025. If you receive service tied to this pipeline, the filing could change rates or refund rules starting August 1, 2025.
Spire Storage West NAESB compliance effective Aug 1
Spire Storage West LLC filed a NAESB compliance filing to be effective August 1, 2025, and comments are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 27, 2025. The filing could change rates, terms, or refund handling for customers served by this storage provider starting August 1, 2025.
Public comment and participation window
FERC is accepting protests, comments, and interventions for these dockets through 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 27, 2025; intervention is required to become a party to a proceeding. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers help to landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others to access filings and make interventions.
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