FERC Logs Another Routine Gas Pipeline Rate Filing
Published Date: 5/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a new rate filing from WBI Energy Transmission that could change natural gas pipeline costs starting June 15, 2025. If you’re affected—like landowners or community groups—you have until May 28 to speak up or get involved. This update keeps things running smoothly and might impact pipeline rates or refunds soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Potential Natural Gas Rate Change
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received a rate filing (Docket RP25-897-000) from WBI Energy Transmission that is set to be effective on June 15, 2025. The filing could change natural gas pipeline rates or refunds starting on that date.
Comment and Intervention Deadline
If you want to intervene, protest, or comment on the filing, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 28, 2025. Intervention is necessary if you want to become a formal party to the proceeding; protests may be considered even if you do not intervene.
FERC Public Participation Help Available
FERC's Office of Public Participation can help landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others access information and navigate filings or make comments. The OPP can be contacted at (202) 502-6595 for assistance; general filing information is available at (866) 208-3676 and TTY (202) 502-8659.
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