FERC Receives Flood of Energy Company Rate Filings
Published Date: 5/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new filings from energy companies about complaints, rate changes, and tariff updates. These changes could affect electric rates and contracts, with some updates kicking in as soon as May 31, 2025, and others by mid-July. If you’re involved in energy or electricity, keep an eye on deadlines for comments and possible rate impacts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Multiple rate/tariff filings with set dates
FERC received many electric rate and tariff filings that list exact effective dates such as April 29, 2025; May 4, 2025; May 15, 2025; May 16, 2025; May 31, 2025; July 1, 2025; July 15, 2025; and August 15, 2024. Each filing also has a docket-specific comment date (for example: May 23, 2025; May 27, 2025; June 4, 2025; June 5, 2025; June 9, 2025).
Several market-rate tariff cancellations on May 15, 2025
The notice lists multiple companies (for example Adams Wind Farm, LLC; Bobilli BSS, LLC; Garwind, LLC; Rose Creek Wind, LLC; SF Wind Enterprises, LLC) that filed notices of cancellation of their market-based rate tariffs effective May 15, 2025. These are docketed as tariff cancellation filings with that effective date.
Help from FERC’s Office of Public Participation
FERC’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers help to members of the public—including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members—to access information and navigate Commission filings. OPP contact details are provided: phone (202) 502-6595 and an email address for assistance.
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