FERC Probes Hillcrest Solar Rates for Possible Refunds
Published Date: 6/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Hillcrest Solar I, LLC’s electricity rates are fair or not. If they find the rates unfair, refunds could start from June 25, 2025. Anyone who wants to speak up has 21 days from the order date to get involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Refunds Effective June 25, 2025
The Commission set the refund effective date for Docket No. EL25-93-000 as the date this notice was published in the Federal Register: June 25, 2025. If the Commission orders refunds as a result of the investigation, those refunds will be effective beginning June 25, 2025.
FERC Opens Rate Investigation
On June 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission instituted an investigation under section 206 of the Federal Power Act to determine whether Hillcrest Solar I, LLC's Rate Schedule is unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory or preferential, or otherwise unlawful (Docket No. EL25-93-000). The Commission will examine the company's electricity Rate Schedule to decide if further action is needed.
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