FERC Reviews New Solar Energy Rate Filings from Companies
Published Date: 9/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new electric rate requests from companies like Bel Air Solar and Atem Energy, aiming to start new rates this fall. These changes could affect energy prices and projects starting between October and November 2025. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until early October to file your comments or protests.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Electric Rate Filings Listed
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received new electric rate filings including Bel Air Solar I, LLC (initial rate filing, effective 11/16/2025, Docket ER25-3436-000), American Transmission Systems, Inc. (construction agreements effective 11/9/2025, Docket ER25-3437-000), Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (tariff clean-up effective 10/1/2025, Docket ER25-3438-000), and Atem Energy LLC (market-based rate application effective 11/16/2025, Docket ER25-3440-000). The filings are available in FERC's eLibrary by querying each docket number.
Deadline to Comment or Intervene
If you want to protest or intervene in any listed proceeding, you must file according to FERC rules (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on 10/7/2025. A protest may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding, and eFiling is encouraged.
Office of Public Participation Assistance
FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, access information and navigate filing processes for these dockets. The notice gives OPP contact options: phone (202) 502-6595 and an email address for assistance with interventions, comments, or rehearing requests.
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