FERC Tallies New Filings from Solar Firms and Energy Giants

2026-16637, Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from several natural gas pipeline companies about rate changes and rule updates. These changes could affect pipeline rates starting as soon as July 9, 2026, and some compliance updates kick in January 1, 2027. If you want to speak up or get involved, you need to comment by late August 2026.

2026-16616, Regulatory Agenda

We are publishing our regulatory agenda (the Agenda) in accordance with Public Law 96-354, "The Regulatory Flexibility Act," and Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review." FERC's complete Agenda, available on OMB's website at https://www.reginfo.gov, is a compilation of all rulemaking activities on which we have recently completed action or have proposed or are considering action. Our last Agenda was provided in May 2025 and in this current agenda, we have listed 42 rulemaking activities. We also note that the Agency has one inactive rulemaking that is not listed in this Agenda. This issuance of our Agenda contains ten (10) Pre-Rules, eleven (11) Notice of Proposed Rules, eight (8) Final Rules, and thirteen (13) Completed activities. Four (4) rulemakings are Section 3(f)(1) Significant; two (2) are Other Significant; one (1) is a routine rulemaking activity; two (2) are administrative, and thirty-two (32) are Substantive, Nonsignificant rulemaking activities.

2026-16633, Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Maysville Project

2026-16525, Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from natural gas pipeline companies about their rates and refunds. These filings could change how much customers pay starting as soon as September 1, 2026. If you want to speak up or get involved, you need to act by mid to late August.

2026-16418, NorthWestern Corporation; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date

2026-16323, Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new requests from natural gas companies to change pipeline rates and rules. These changes could affect how much customers pay and how companies handle gas capacity, with some updates starting as soon as August 6, 2026, and others in 2027. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until mid to late August to file your comments.

Previous: 2025-20426, Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government plans to add some new products and services to a special list that supports nonprofit groups employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This means these groups will get new contracts, mainly with the Department of Defense, while some old items might be removed. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until December 20, 2025, to speak up!

Next: 2025-20428, Procurement List; Additions and Deletions

Starting December 21, 2025, new services will be added to the government’s Procurement List, meaning federal agencies must buy these services from nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. This change helps support these nonprofits without adding extra paperwork or costs. It’s a win-win that boosts job opportunities while keeping government buying smooth and fair.