More FERC Filings: Solar Rates Set to Shift
Published Date: 5/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of filings from energy companies about changes in their status and updates to their electric rates. These changes mostly affect solar and power companies and could impact how much they charge starting as early as February 26, 2026. If you’re involved or interested, you’ve got until mid to late May 2026 to comment or keep an eye on these updates.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Many generators filed new rate tariffs
A large group of solar and power companies filed revisions to their market-based rate tariffs with stated effective dates including February 26, 2026 and June 30, 2026. These filings update companies' charge structures and are open for public comment in mid–late May 2026.
ISO New England ROE update filing
ISO New England, via Eversource Energy Service Company (as agent), filed a tariff revision to update the Return on Equity that is stated to be effective June 30, 2026. The filing may affect electricity pricing elements in the ISO New England region.
PG&E filed tariff for San Francisco account
Pacific Gas and Electric Company filed a Sec. 205(d) rate filing titled 'WDT SA 275: City and County of San Francisco Q1 2026' with an effective date of March 31, 2026. This filing concerns the tariff applicable to that City and County account and was noticed for public comment in May 2026.
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