Northern Municipal Distributors Group and Midwest Region Gas Task Force Association Seek Intervener Status in RP25-1064

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The Northern Municipal Distributors Group (NMDG) and the Midwest Region Gas Task Force Association (MRGTF) have jointly submitted a motion to intervene in the FERC proceeding RP25-1064, citing their interest in the Carlton Flow Obligation filing by Northern Natural Gas Company. As municipal-distributor customers and local distribution customers of Northern, they claim their interests may be affected by the outcome of the proceeding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Northern Municipal Distributors Group (NMDG) consists of 25 Iowa municipal-distributor customers of Northern Natural Gas Company, including Alton, Cascade, Cedar Falls, and Emmetsburg.
  • The Midwest Region Gas Task Force Association (MRGTF) comprises 17 municipal-distributor and local distribution customers of Northern, including Austin Utilities, Centennial Utilities, and Community Utility Company.
  • Each member of NMDG is a municipality or other political subdivision of a state, defined as a "municipality" in the Natural Gas Act.
  • NMDG and MRGTF have an interest in the proceeding, as their transportation and services purchases from Northern may be affected by the outcome.
  • These associations request intervener status to ensure their interests are represented and protected in the proceeding.
  • They reserve the right to address any issues that may arise during the course of the proceeding.

Statistics:

  • Number of NMDG members: 25
  • Number of MRGTF members: 17
  • Number of municipal-distributor customers served by NMDG: 25
  • Number of local distribution customers served by MRGTF: 17

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Docket RP25-1064, Document 5047
  • Northern Municipal Distributors Group and Midwest Region Gas Task Force Association, Motion to Intervene (August 21, 2025)
  • Northern Natural Gas Company, Carlton Flow Obligation filing (August 12, 2025)