FERC Announces Natural Gas Rate Filings for Public Review
Published Date: 12/23/2025
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from natural gas companies about rate changes and refunds. If you’re involved or interested, you have until late December or early January to comment or join the discussion. These updates could affect how much people pay or get refunded for natural gas services starting early 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Northwest Natural filing effective Jan 16
Northwest Natural Gas Company filed a 284.123 rate filing titled "Revised Statement of Operating Conditions" to be effective January 16, 2026 (docket PR26-21-000). The deadline to file comments, intervene, or protest is 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on January 7, 2026.
Transco OFO refund report filed
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company filed a Rate Schedule S-2 OFO Refund Report for October 2025 (docket RP26-306-000). The deadline to file comments, intervene, or protest is 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 30, 2025.
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