Solar Companies Bombard FERC with Approval Requests
Published Date: 3/20/2026
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new filings from solar and energy companies asking for approvals and status updates. These filings could affect how some solar projects and energy rates work, with important deadlines for public comments coming up in early April. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, keep an eye on these changes—they might impact future energy costs and project approvals.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Utilities Filed Multiple Rate Requests
If you pay for electricity, several utilities filed tariff or rate-change requests with FERC. The notice lists proposed effective dates including 12/23/2025 (PJM GIA amendment), 3/24/2026 (PacifiCorp termination notice), 3/5/2026 (Tri‑State amendment), 3/18/2026 (Northern States Power expansion), and 7/1/2026 (Idaho Power service agreements). Comment deadlines tied to these filings include 3/23/26, 4/3/26, and 4/7/26.
Solar Companies Filed Section 203 Authorization
If you own or operate a solar project or are a solar developer, a group of companies (including Bay Tree Lessee, Bay Tree Solar, Bel Air Solar I, and others) filed a Joint Application under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act on 3/13/26. The notice sets a comment date of 5:00 p.m. ET on 4/3/26 for that filing.
Deadlines to Comment or Intervene
You can file protests, interventions, or comments on these filings by the listed deadlines. Examples in the notice include filing by 5:00 p.m. ET on 3/23/26, 4/3/26, or 4/7/26 depending on the docket; FERC encourages eFiling and provides the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 and the email address [email protected] for help.
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