FERC Investigates Puget Sound Energy's Rate Fairness
Published Date: 11/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Puget Sound Energy’s rates in the Seattle area are fair or not. If they find the rates unfair, Puget Sound Energy might have to pay refunds starting from the date this notice was published. People who want to join the conversation have 21 days to speak up and file their comments.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential refunds for Seattle-area customers
If the Commission finds Puget Sound Energy’s Seattle-area market-based rates unjust, Puget Sound Energy may have to pay refunds that are effective the date this notice is published in the Federal Register. The Commission issued the order on November 24, 2025 (Docket No. EL26-6-000); interested persons have 21 days from the order to seek to intervene.
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