Energy Rate Filings Pile Up: FERC's Combined Notice Drop
Published Date: 12/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new filings from energy companies about rate changes and agreements that could affect electricity prices and services starting as soon as December 20, 2025. These updates involve companies like Southwestern Public Service, BP Energy, and Southwest Power Pool, with a deadline for public comments by January 9, 2026. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, these changes could impact how power is managed and priced soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Multiple filings may change electricity prices
The Commission received many rate and tariff filings that could affect how electricity is managed and priced, with some filings listing effective dates as soon as December 20, 2025. The docket lists companies like Southwestern Public Service, BP Energy, and Southwest Power Pool and sets a public comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. ET on January 9, 2026.
NYISO bidding rules for ESRs, Aggregations, DERs
The New York Independent System Operator filed market bidding requirements for energy storage resources (ESRs), aggregations, and distributed energy resources (DERs) listed to be effective February 18, 2026, with comments due by January 9, 2026.
Rule change for offers below $25/MWh
A filing (ER26-821-000) proposes revisions to Attachment AF that specifically reference offers less than $25 per megawatt-hour. That filing is listed with an effective date (in the filing text) and a comment deadline of January 9, 2026.
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