FERC Tallies Solar Projects and Energy Rate Filings
Published Date: 9/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new filings from energy companies about solar projects, rate changes, and contract updates. These changes could affect how electricity is priced and managed, with some taking effect as soon as August 2024 and others later this year. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, keep an eye on deadlines for comments by late September!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.
Electricity pricing and management changes
The Commission received many filings that could change how electricity is priced and managed in different regions. Some filings list effective dates as early as August 1, 2024 and others through November 8, 2025, so these changes could start on those dates.
Kentucky utility tariff and agreements
If you get electricity service in Kentucky, filings from Louisville Gas & Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company include a tariff compliance filing listed as effective 8/1/2024 and several cost reimbursement agreements listed as effective 11/7/2025. These filings are open for public comment with deadlines in late September 2025.
New York solar project filing
If you live in New York, the New York Independent System Operator and New York State Electric & Gas filed a rate/tariff item for the Moraine Solar Energy Center listed to be effective 8/22/2025. This filing is open for public comment with a deadline of 5 p.m. ET on September 29, 2025.
Arizona transmission tariff revisions
If you get electricity service in Arizona, Arizona Public Service Company filed Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) revisions listed to be effective 11/8/2025. The public may file comments by 5 p.m. ET on September 29, 2025.
Public comment and participation deadlines
You can intervene or comment on these filings by filing by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the listed dates (examples: 5 p.m. ET on September 25, 26, or 29, 2025 depending on the docket). The Commission's Office of Public Participation can help landowners, community groups, Tribal members, and others submit interventions or comments.
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