Combined Notice of Filings #1
Published Date: 1/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from energy companies about big changes like mergers, rate updates, and refunds. These updates could affect how electricity is managed and priced, with important deadlines for public comments coming up in February 2026. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, now’s the time to pay attention and maybe speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Possible Changes to Electricity Prices
The notice says these filings could affect how electricity is managed and priced. Several filings (mergers, rate filings, refund reports) are pending that may change electricity operations and pricing in early 2026.
Several Rate Changes Set for Early 2026
The Commission received multiple Sec. 205(d) rate and tariff filings with stated effective dates in early 2026, including PacifiCorp (effective 2026-01-01), NYISO interconnection amendment (effective 2026-02-16), DEP revised agreement (effective 2026-03-26), and Basin Electric formula rate (effective 2026-04-01). These filings could change how rates are set for customers served under those tariffs.
Public Comment Deadlines and Intervention Rules
The notice gives public comment deadlines in February 2026 (for example, 5:00 p.m. ET on 2026-02-11, 2026-02-13, and 2026-02-17). It also states that intervention is necessary to become a party to a proceeding and that filings are available in FERC's eLibrary.
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