Energy Regulators Receive New Utility Filings
Published Date: 6/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new filings from energy companies like Bear Branch Solar and PJM Interconnection. These filings include updates to rates, tariffs, and agreements that could affect how electricity is priced and managed starting as soon as June 1, 2026. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, keep an eye out for comments due by mid to late June—some changes might impact costs or operations soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Rate and Tariff Changes May Affect Power Costs
You may see changes to electricity pricing or how power is managed starting as soon as June 1, 2026. The filings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission include proposed rate, tariff, and service-agreement changes with listed effective dates including 2026-05-10; 2026-05-29; 2026-05-30; 2026-06-01; 2026-07-12; 2026-07-29; and 2026-08-01.
Deadlines to Comment or Intervene in Dockets
If you want to intervene, protest, or comment on these FERC filings you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment dates such as 2026-06-18 and 2026-06-22. Intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding; protests may be considered.
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