FERC Tackles Maryland Challenge to PJM Power Grid Rates
Published Date: 5/12/2026
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new complaints and updates about electric companies and their rates. Maryland’s Office of People’s Counsel is challenging PJM Interconnection, and several energy companies reported small changes that won’t affect prices much. If you’re involved, watch for comment deadlines in late May—these filings could shape how energy costs and services work soon.
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Maryland OPC Complaint vs. PJM
The Maryland Office of People's Counsel filed a complaint against PJM Interconnection, LLC (Docket EL26-63-000) on May 7, 2026. The Commission set a comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 27, 2026.
Multiple Tariff and Rate Filings
Several tariff amendments and 205(d) rate filings were submitted with stated effective dates including: a Northern States Power Company tariff amendment to be effective June 13, 2025 (filed May 7, 2026); Grid Growth Ohio filings to be effective May 6, 2026; and multiple filings with effective dates in June–July 2026 (examples include July 6–7 and July 21, 2026). Comment deadlines for these filings fall in late May 2026 (various dates around May 27–28, 2026).
Many Firms: Non‑Material Status Notices
Multiple energy companies (for example, Occidental Power Marketing, MidAmerican Energy Services, Heber Geothermal Company, and many solar and wind project entities) filed 'Notice of Non-Material Change in Status' or similar notices between April 28, 2026 and April 30, 2026. Comment deadlines for these filings are set in May 2026 (examples: May 19, May 20, May 21, and May 28, 2026).
Macquarie Energy Refund Reports Filed
Macquarie Energy LLC filed two refund reports (Dockets ER21-64-002 and ER21-2649-002) on April 23, 2026. The Commission set a comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 14, 2026 for these filings.
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