FERC Revises Filing Fees to Match 2025 Expense Increases
Published Date: 1/20/2026
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Summary
Starting February 19, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is updating its filing fees based on last year’s costs. If you file paperwork with FERC, expect some fee changes that reflect the Commission’s 2025 expenses. This update keeps things fair and helps FERC cover its costs without adding extra paperwork.
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 5 costs, 0 mixed.
Annual FERC filing fee update
If you file paperwork with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), many filing fees change based on FERC's Fiscal Year 2025 costs. These updated fees take effect February 19, 2026 and include multiple increases in specific fees (for example, several fees listed below are raised by more than $1,000).
Higher review fees for DOE orders and denials
FERC raised the large-case fees for review of Department of Energy remedial orders and review of DOE denials effective February 19, 2026: review of a DOE remedial order for amount in controversy $30,000 or more is now $61,390 (was $59,710), and review of a DOE denial for $30,000 or more is now $32,190 (was $31,310).
Certification fees for small power and cogeneration up
FERC raised certification fees for qualifying status: certification as a small power production facility (18 CFR 381.505(a)) is changed from $35,170 to $36,160, and certification as a cogeneration facility is changed from $39,810 to $40,940, effective February 19, 2026. These increases apply to entities seeking those certifications.
Petition for declaratory order fee rises
The fee for a petition for issuance of a declaratory order (18 CFR 381.302(a)) is changed from $40,900 to $42,060 effective February 19, 2026. If you file such a petition with FERC, expect to pay $1,160 more than the prior fee.
Written legal interpretation fee increases
The fee for written legal interpretations by FERC's Office of General Counsel (18 CFR 381.305(a)) is increased from $11,730 to $12,060 effective February 19, 2026, meaning requesters will pay $330 more for a written legal interpretation.
Pipeline certificate application fee unchanged
The fee for pipeline certificate applications (18 CFR 381.207(b)) remains $1,000 and was not changed by this update. This remains the applicable fee effective February 19, 2026.
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