Solar Companies Propose October Electricity Rates
Published Date: 8/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new electric rate requests from several solar and energy storage companies, aiming to start new rates on October 20, 2025. These changes could affect energy prices and services for customers in those areas. If you want to share your thoughts, comments are due by early September, so don’t miss out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New electric rate and tariff filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received multiple electric rate and tariff filings from solar and energy storage companies, many stating they would be effective on October 20, 2025. Other filings list effective dates including October 18, 2025; August 19, 2025; September 28, 2025; July 30, 2025; and June 30, 2025. These filings could change energy prices or services for customers served by the affected projects.
Public comment and intervention deadlines
You can submit protests, comments, or interventions on these dockets by the listed deadlines: many dockets set a comment date of 5:00 p.m. ET on September 5, 2025, while others set 5:00 p.m. ET on September 8, 2025. Intervention is required to become a party to a proceeding if you want to participate formally.
Office of Public Participation assistance
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers help to members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members — to access information and to file interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing. The public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected] for assistance.
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