FERC Stacks Up Solar Filings and Gripes – Energy Papers Pile High
Published Date: 5/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from solar energy companies and electric utilities. These include requests to approve big solar projects, self-certifications for solar power status, and a complaint involving California’s power grid. People involved should note comment deadlines in early June, which could affect future energy prices and project approvals.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Multiple FERC Comment Deadlines
The Commission set 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time comment and intervention deadlines for multiple dockets on dates between May 22, 2025 and June 4, 2025 (examples: 5/22/25, 5/23/25, 5/27/25, 5/30/25, 6/2/25, 6/3/25, 6/4/25). If you want to intervene, protest, or answer a complaint in any listed proceeding you must file by the listed comment date and follow FERC Rules 211, 214, or 206.
Solar Firms Self-Certify EWG Status
On May 14, 2025, Apple River Solar, Jackson County Solar, Portage Solar, and Sycamore Creek Solar submitted Notices of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator (EWG) status; the comment date for these filings is 5:00 p.m. ET on June 4, 2025.
Complaint Filed Involving California Grid
Eolus Project Holdings LLC filed a complaint on May 14, 2025 against Pacific Gas & Electric Company and the California Independent System Operator (Docket EL25-82-000); the comment date for that complaint is 5:00 p.m. ET on June 3, 2025.
New Market-Based Rate & Tariff Filings
Several applicants filed initial market-based rate and tariff amendment requests in May 2025 with specified effective dates (examples: American Beech Solar LLC and Prairie Solar 1, LLC filed Market-Based Rate Applications filed 5/13/25 to be effective 7/13/2025; Coldwater River Solar filed an application filed 5/14/25 to be effective 7/1/2025). Comment dates for these filings are generally in late May or early June 2025.
FERC Office Offers Public Participation Help
FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) is available to help the public—including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members—access information and navigate filings; OPP contact is (202) 502-6595 and an email address is provided.
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