DCR Transmission, L.L.C.; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if DCR Transmission’s fees are fair and legal. This review affects customers and could change how much they pay, with refunds possibly going back to June 12, 2024. If you want to join the conversation, you’ve got 21 days to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FERC opens rate fairness investigation
On January 30, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission started an investigation under section 206 to decide whether DCR Transmission, L.L.C.'s Transmission Owner Tariff and annual Base Transmission Revenue Requirement are unjust, unreasonable, or unlawful. If the Commission finds the rates unlawful, it could change how much customers pay for transmission service.
Refunds effective back to June 12, 2024
The Commission set the refund effective date at June 12, 2024. That means if FERC orders refunds in this docket, those refunds may apply to charges collected on or after June 12, 2024.
21-day window to intervene
If you want to be heard in Docket No. EL26-34-000, you must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene under FERC Rule 214 within 21 days of the order's issuance (the order was issued January 30, 2026). The notice describes electronic filing (eFile) and mailing options to submit your intervention.
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