Gas Pipeline Filings Could Tweak Your Energy Bills Soon
Published Date: 1/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds from several companies. These filings could change how much customers pay starting January 1, 2026, and folks have until early January to share their thoughts or objections. If you’re involved or interested, now’s the time to act before the deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Negotiated Pipeline Rates Effective Jan 1, 2026
The notice lists Sec. 4(d) negotiated-rate filings (Docket RP26-319-000 and RP26-320-000) that are stated to be effective 1/1/2026. Interested parties may file comments or protests by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 1/12/26 for those dockets.
Petition for Waiver of Capacity Release Rules
A joint petition for a limited waiver of capacity release regulations was filed in Docket RP26-318-000 by Cygnet Energy Ltd., Kiwetinohk Energy Corp., and Kiwetinohk Marketing US Corp., filed 12/23/25. The comment date for that filing is 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 1/5/26.
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