FERC Accepts Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Filings for Public Review
Published Date: 9/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from natural gas companies about pipeline rates and refunds. If you’re affected, like customers or community groups, you have until September 22, 2025, to share your thoughts or get involved. These filings could change how much you pay or get refunded, so don’t miss the deadline!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Natural Gas Rate and Refund Filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received new natural gas pipeline rate and refund filings: a joint petition by Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. and Spire Inc. (Docket RP25-1145-000) filed September 8, 2025, and a Southern Natural Gas Company refund report (Docket RP24-744-000) filed September 9, 2025. If you are a customer or otherwise affected, these filings relate to pipeline rates and refunds and are now pending before the Commission.
Deadline to Comment or Intervene
If you want to intervene, protest, or answer a complaint in these proceedings, you must file under FERC Rules 211, 214, or 206 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on September 22, 2025. Note that intervention is necessary to become a formal party to the proceeding.
Help from FERC’s Office of Public Participation
FERC’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members — access information and navigate filings such as interventions or comments. The notice provides OPP contact options (phone and email) for assistance.
How to Access and File Comments
The filings are available in FERC’s eLibrary and eFiling is encouraged; the notice gives the eLibrary search link and a toll-free number (866-208-3676) plus a TTY number (202-502-8659) for more information. This tells you where to find the filings and how to submit your comments or interventions.
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