FERC Reviews Wave of Renewable Energy Status Filings
Published Date: 8/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from energy companies like solar and wind farms saying they’re officially exempt wholesale generators. They also received some complaints and updates about electric rates and ownership changes. If you’re involved or interested, mark your calendar—comments are due mostly by early September, and some filings could affect energy prices or ownership soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Companies Seek Market-Based Electricity Rates
Several energy companies filed applications for market-based rate authorization that list effective dates of October 11–12, 2025 (for example, Ellsworth Energy Storage, Valley Farms Energy Center, Mount Vernon Battery Storage, Selma Energy Center, Eloy Valley Energy Center III, Harquahala Flats Energy Storage I & II). Comments on these filings are generally due by 5:00 p.m. ET on September 2, 2025. These filings relate to how those companies would charge for electricity if the Commission grants market-based rate authority.
Public Comment & Intervention Deadlines
The Commission set public filing deadlines for many proceedings—most comment or intervention deadlines are 5:00 p.m. Eastern on September 2, 2025, with some deadlines on September 8, 2025; October 6, 2025; and August 18, 2025. If you want to intervene or protest a filing you must file by the listed comment date for that docket following the Commission's Rules 211, 214, or 206.
Office of Public Participation Can Help
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers assistance to members of the public—landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others—who need help accessing information or making filings such as interventions, comments, or rehearing requests. The notice lists OPP contact phone (202-502-6595) and encourages contacting OPP for filing help.
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