FERC Scrutinizes PJM Transmission Pricing Fairness
Published Date: 6/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if PJM Interconnection’s transmission rules are fair and reasonable. This affects many power companies across several states and could lead to changes in how transmission costs are charged. If changes happen, refunds might be given starting from June 24, 2026, so companies and customers should pay attention!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Refunds Effective from June 24, 2026
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission set the refund effective date for Docket No. EL26-67-000 as June 24, 2026, the date this notice was published in the Federal Register. If the Commission later finds PJM’s Open Access Transmission Tariff unlawful and orders refunds, those refunds will be effective back to June 24, 2026.
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