FERC Reviews Solar and Wind Energy Company Filings
Published Date: 7/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from several solar and wind energy companies asking for permission to make changes or confirm their status. These filings could affect how these companies operate and might impact energy prices or services. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until mid-August to comment!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
FERC Received Multiple Company Filings
FERC received applications and self-certifications from several solar, wind, and other electric companies asking for authorizations or to confirm exempt-generator status. You can submit comments or intervene by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the listed comment dates (examples include 8/12/25 and 8/13/25, depending on the docket).
Several Rate and Tariff Filings Could Change Prices
Several filings propose changes to rates, tariffs, or price calculations (examples: Basin Electric's amended formula rate revisions effective 2025-08-01; Southwestern Power Administration pricing zone rate changes effective 2025-06-01; revisions to how LMPs are calculated effective 2025-09-22; and Tri-State Rate Schedule FERC No. 420 effective 2025-09-22). You may see impacts on energy prices or services if the Commission approves these filings.
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