FERC's Laundry List of Power Rate Nudges Arrives
Published Date: 9/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from energy companies about changes in power rates, project approvals, and contract updates. These changes could affect energy prices and operations starting as soon as September 2026 through early 2027. If you’re involved in energy markets or projects, keep an eye on deadlines for comments by early October to have your say!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Multiple electric rate filings with set dates
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received multiple filings proposing changes to electric rates, market-based rate tariffs, interconnection agreements, and an authorization to issue securities with specified effective dates such as 2026-07-22, 2026-09-01, 2026-09-04, 2026-10-31, 2026-11-15, 2026-11-16, and 2027-01-01. These filings are docketed (e.g., ER26-3310-001, ER26-3773-000, ES26-76-000) and were filed in mid-September 2026.
Deadlines to intervene or protest in dockets
If you want to intervene, protest, or become a party in any listed proceeding, you must file in accordance with FERC rules by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the docket-specific comment dates—primarily October 6, 2026 or October 7, 2026. Protests may be considered, but intervention is required to become a party to the proceeding.
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