FERC Reviews Energy Generator Rate Updates
Published Date: 4/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from energy companies like Enbridge and AEP about their power projects and rates. These filings include updates on generator status, rate changes, and contract cancellations that could affect energy prices and services starting as soon as late April through July 2025. If you want to comment or learn more, deadlines are coming up fast in mid-May!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
New Generator Self-Certifications Filed
The Commission received self‑certification filings that new exempt wholesale generators include Enbridge Solar (Sequoia I) LLC (filed 4/22/2025; comment date 5/13/2025), Bypass BESS LLC (filed 4/24/2025; comment date 5/15/2025), and Shallow Basket Energy, LLC (filed 4/24/2025; comment date 5/15/2025). These filings were submitted as notices of self‑certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator status.
Multiple Rate Filings and Service Cancellations
The Commission received a series of electric rate and service filings (examples include: Alliant Energy withdrawal effective 4/24/2025; Greenleaf Energy settlement effective 4/28/2025; a PJM GIA listed effective 3/25/2025; several AEP, Tri‑State, Roadrunner, and Public Service Company of Colorado filings with effective dates of 6/23/2025, 6/24/2025, and 7/1/2025). Comment deadlines for these dockets are mostly 5:00 p.m. Eastern in mid‑May 2025 (see individual docket entries).
Public Comment, eFiling, and OPP Assistance
The notice gives public comment deadlines (generally 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the docket's listed May dates) and encourages eFiling. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers assistance to members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, to access information and file interventions; OPP contact: (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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