FERC Logs Power Company Rate Hikes and Refunds Incoming
Published Date: 2/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new electric rate filings from power companies like Tenaska, Southwestern Electric, and Florida Power & Light. These filings include rate changes, refunds, and tariff updates that could affect how much you pay for electricity starting as soon as March or April 2026. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until early to mid-March to comment!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Multiple utility rate and tariff filings
Several power companies filed changes such as rate schedules, refund reports, and tariff amendments that list effective dates from February 1, 2026 through April 22, 2026. These filings could change how much you pay for electricity in the affected service areas. The listed deadlines to submit comments or protests are 5:00 p.m. Eastern on March 12, 2026 or March 13, 2026 depending on the docket.
Market-based rate cancellations and applications
The notice lists several cancellations of Market-Based Rate (MBR) tariffs and at least one application for market-based rate authority with effective dates such as February 21, 2026, March 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026. These items affect which companies hold market-based rate authority in wholesale electricity markets. Changes to MBR status can alter wholesale competition and may indirectly affect prices or market behavior.
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