FERC Probes Canadian Energy Firm's Rate Fairness
Published Date: 4/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation’s electricity rates are fair. This review started on April 3, 2026, and any refunds will count from the date this notice was published. People who want to join the conversation have 21 days to speak up and help shape the outcome.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Refunds effective from publication date
The Commission established that any refunds in Docket No. EL26-50-000 will be effective from the date this notice is published in the Federal Register. The Federal Register publication date for this notice is April 8, 2026.
FERC opens Section 206 rate review
On April 3, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission opened an investigation under section 206 of the Federal Power Act (Docket No. EL26-50-000) to determine whether New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation's market-based rate authority remains just and reasonable. The Commission's order instituting the investigation is cited as New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation, 195 FERC ] 61,007 (2026).
21-day window to intervene
Any interested person wishing to be heard in Docket No. EL26-50-000 must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene under Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214) within 21 days of issuance of the Commission's order. The order instituting the investigation was issued on April 3, 2026.
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