FERC Reviews Spotlight Energy's Pipeline Rule Change Request
Published Date: 12/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a request from Spotlight Energy to temporarily change some natural gas pipeline rules. If you want to speak up or join the discussion, you need to act by December 30, 2025. This could affect pipeline rates and refunds, so keep an eye on possible changes to your energy bills.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Temporary Waiver Petition on Pipeline Tariff
Spotlight Energy, LLC filed a petition (Docket RP26-308-000) on December 18, 2025 asking for a temporary waiver of a natural gas pipeline tariff provision in a proceeding listed as a "Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund" filing. The filing is available in FERC's eLibrary under that docket number.
Public Comment and Intervention Deadline
If you want to intervene, protest, or comment on this filing you must file under FERC Rules 211, 214, or 206 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 30, 2025. Protests may be considered, but intervention is required to become a party to the proceeding.
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