Western Utilities Submit New Rate Schedules
Published Date: 7/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new electric rate filings from companies like Pacific Gas and Electric, Puget Sound Energy, and others. These filings include updates to rates, schedules, and rules that could affect how much people pay for electricity or when changes take effect, mostly happening between June and September 2026. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, comments on these changes are due by July 17, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Multiple utility filings may change bills
Several utilities — Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Puget Sound Energy, Evergy Kansas Central, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, PJM Interconnection, KCE NY, and Flat Ridge 3 Wind Energy — filed electric rate, schedule, or rule changes with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Many of the filings list effective dates mostly between June and September 2026 and could affect how much customers pay for electricity; comments on these filings are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on July 17, 2026.
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