Energy Companies Submit Standard Rate Filings
Published Date: 7/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from energy companies like Light Energy and Beacon Solar about approvals and rate changes. These filings could affect how electricity is bought and sold, with some changes kicking in as soon as July 7, 2026. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, keep an eye out for public comments due by late July and possible impacts on energy prices.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Market-based Category Changes on July 7, 2026
Several companies (Beacon Solar 4, Beacon Solar 3, Luna Storage, Antelope Expansion 1B) filed Notices of Change in Category Status with a market-based rate (MBR) tariff that are listed to be effective on July 7, 2026. These filings were submitted on July 6, 2026, and public comments on these specific dockets are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on July 27, 2026.
Multiple Rate Filings Set for Sept 1, 2026
Several initial rate and 205(d) rate filings (for example, Municipal Prepaid Energy 2, LLC; Municipal Prepaid Energy 3, LLC; Oregon Trail Solar, LLC; Public Service Company of Colorado depreciation filing) are listed with effective dates of September 1, 2026. These filings were made in early July 2026 and have comment deadlines generally at 5:00 p.m. Eastern on July 23, 2026.
Public Comment and Intervention Deadlines
The Commission set specific deadlines to file comments, protests, or interventions for these dockets: for some dockets comments are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on July 22, 2026; for others by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on July 23, 2026; and for several by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on July 27, 2026. To become a party to a proceeding you must file an intervention (per 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) by the listed deadline.
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