FERC Overloaded with Energy Storage and Hydro Filings
Published Date: 1/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings about energy rates and complaints. Companies like Terminus Hydroelectric and Great Prairie Energy Storage are asking for changes that could affect how much people pay or how energy is managed. If you want to comment, deadlines are coming up fast in late January and early February 2026.
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