FERC Probes Canadian Firm's Power Rates for 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. If they find the rates were too high, customers might get refunds starting April 8, 2026. Anyone interested has 21 days to join the conversation and share their thoughts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Refund Effective Date Set April 8, 2026
The Commission established the refund effective date for Docket No. EL26-50-000 as the date this notice was published in the Federal Register: April 8, 2026. If the Commission orders refunds under Section 206, those refunds will be effective as of April 8, 2026.
FERC Opens Section 206 Investigation
On April 3, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) instituted a Section 206 investigation (Docket No. EL26-50-000) to determine whether New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation's market-based rate authority remains just and reasonable. The Commission is reviewing the company’s electricity rates as part of that investigation.
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