Gas Giants Grovel to FERC for Pipeline Price Permissions
Published Date: 5/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds that could change how much some companies pay or get paid starting June 1, 2025. Companies like Consumers Energy and El Paso Natural Gas are asking for approvals or updates, and the public has until early June to share their thoughts. These changes might affect energy costs and refunds, so keep an eye on the deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
June 2025 pipeline rate and refund filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received filings from Consumers Energy, El Paso Natural Gas, and Equitrans that list effective dates of 6/1/2025 and 6/19/2025. These filings concern pipeline rates and refunds and could change how much the named companies pay or get paid starting on those dates.
Public comment and intervention deadlines
If you want to intervene or protest these proceedings, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the listed comment dates: 6/9/2025 for Consumers Energy and 6/2/2025 for the El Paso, Equitrans, and Trailblazer filings. Intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
FERC help for public participation
FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others access information and make filings or interventions. For assistance the public can call (202) 502-6595 or email [email protected].
Trailblazer annual cash-out refund report filed
Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC filed an 'Annual Cash-Out Refund Report' (filed 5/19/25) with a comment date of 5:00 p.m. ET on 6/2/2025. The filing relates to refunds and was submitted to the Commission's records.
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