Utilities Submit Market Power Updates to Energy Regulators
Published Date: 7/24/2026
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of electric companies filing updates about their market power in the Northeast and Southeast regions. These filings could affect how electricity rates are set and might impact customers and businesses soon. If you want to comment or keep an eye on changes, mark your calendar for the September 15, 2026 deadline!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 5 mixed.
Alabama Power 205(d) Rate Filing Effective July 10
Alabama Power Company submitted a 205(d) rate/tariff filing (SR Jasper LGIA) that is listed to be effective July 10, 2026. Public comments on that filing are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 10, 2026.
Evergy Kansas Central Rate Filing Effective Sept 19
Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. submitted a 205(d) rate filing (RS 362 Shannon Park BAEC DPFA) to be effective September 19, 2026. Public comments on that filing are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 11, 2026.
Northeast Market Power Filings — Comment by Sep 15
A Triennial Market Power Analysis filing for the Northeast region (Pelican Power LLC et al.) was filed on July 17, 2026. Public comments on that filing are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 15, 2026.
Southeast Market Power Filings — Comment by Sep 14
A Triennial Market Power Analysis filing for the Southeast region (Amber Meadow Solar, LLC, et al.) was filed on July 14, 2026. Public comments on that filing are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 14, 2026.
Tariff Amendment (Bee Hollow Solar) Effective May 2
Bee Hollow Solar, LLC filed a tariff amendment described as a response to an information request, listed to be effective May 2, 2026. Public comments on that filing are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 10, 2026.
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