FERC's Solar Filings Flood: Rate Changes Incoming
Published Date: 5/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from several solar and storage companies claiming special exempt status, plus updates from many energy companies about their electric rates. If you’re involved in energy or power, these filings could affect how rates and operations are handled soon. Comments on these changes are due by mid to late May, so now’s the time to speak up or stay informed!
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Colorado Springs tariff change (Apr 1, 2026)
If you get electricity from Colorado Springs Utilities, the utility submitted a compliance tariff filing that is listed to be effective on 2026-04-01. This filing relates to how rates or tariff terms are implemented for Colorado Springs Utilities.
Tri‑State OATT revision (effective Apr 1, 2026)
Tri‑State Generation and Transmission Association filed a compliance revision to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (Attachment M) listed to be effective on 2026-04-01. The change affects how Tri‑State's transmission tariff terms are applied.
Arizona Public Service agreement (Apr 9, 2026)
If you are served by Arizona Public Service Company, the company filed a Section 205 rate filing (SA No. 444 E&P Agreement with Coconino Solar LLC) listed to be effective on 2026-04-09. This filing revises an agreement that is part of APS's rate filings.
Midcontinent Grid Wisconsin rate change (Jun 29, 2026)
Midcontinent Grid Solutions Wisconsin, LLC filed a Section 205 rate filing requesting authorization related to a Formula Rate Replication and Abandoned Plant Incent, listed to be effective on 2026-06-29. The filing concerns a change in rate authorizations for that entity.
City of Colton EDAM tariff revisions (May 1, 2026)
If you are a customer or stakeholder in the City of Colton, California, the City filed TO Tariff EDAM Revisions and Appendix II Revisions listed to be effective on 2026-05-01. These tariff revisions change the City's EDAM-related tariff provisions.
Allora Solar market‑based rate tariff change (Feb 26, 2026)
Allora Solar, LLC filed a Notice of Change in Status and revisions to its market-based rate tariff listed to be effective on 2026-02-26. The filing updates the company's market-based rate tariff terms.
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