Order dismissing requests for rehearing and clarification of the June 18, 2026 PJM show-cause order
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FERC dismisses the rehearing requests because a show-cause order is not a final order.
We therefore dismiss the requests for rehearing, which concern a Commission action that is not final and that will be succeeded by further Commission action. PDF p. 11
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FERC will not clarify the show-cause orders while the cases sit in abeyance.
We do not intend to provide clarification or guidance with respect to the Show Cause Order while the show cause proceeding is held in abeyance PDF p. 11
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Eolian sought permanent load-limited interconnection for front-of-meter generation in five of six proceedings.
Eolian requests clarification or, in the alternative, rehearing to provide that electrically proximate generation may access permanent load-limited generator interconnection service PDF p. 5Filed comments: Connecting load and generation
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Exelon and FirstEnergy argued FERC never showed PJM's existing network service rate is unjust.
Exelon/FirstEnergy argue that the Commission failed to meet its FPA section 206 burden to show that PJM’s existing rate is unjust and unreasonable PDF p. 8
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PJM's owners want service-specific criteria for large loads beyond the 50 MW definition.
Indicated PJM Transmission Owners contend that it may not be appropriate to offer identical services to all large load customers. PDF p. 6
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Constellation told FERC to reject any PJM owner definition that disqualifies large loads or slows interconnection.
Constellation further argues that the Commission should clarify that: (1) any eligibility requirements PJM and the Transmission Owners propose in their initial filings must not be so prescriptive as to improperly disqualify large loads PDF p. 10
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Consumer advocates asked FERC to make owners credit cost-recovery payments to other customers immediately.
Joint Consumer Advocates also request that the Commission clarify that transmission owners must immediately credit revenue received under cost recovery agreements to the other transmission customers in the relevant zone. PDF p. 7
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Virginia Electric and Power Company Wheeling Power Company ORDER DISMISSING REQUESTS FOR REHEARING AND CLARIFICATION (Issued September 21, 2026) On June 18, 2026, the Commission issued an order under section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA)1 initiating a show cause proceeding directing PJM…Read this passage
I. Show Cause Order
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P 58. 10 The Commission preliminarily found that the PJM Tariff lacks adequate mechanisms to mitigate the risks of cost shifting among transmission customers, which may result in unjust and unreasonable rates for transmission service.Read this passage Filed comments: Cost allocation
II. Clarification and Rehearing Requests and Answer
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Clarification and Rehearing Requests and AnswerRead this passage
A. Eolian Request for Clarification or, in the Alternative, Rehearing
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Eolian Request for Clarification or, in the Alternative, Rehearing Eolian requests clarification or, in the alternative, rehearing to provide that electrically proximate generation may access permanent load-limited generator interconnection service where it is equally capable of enabling the large…Read this passage Filed comments: Connecting load and generation
B. Indicated PJM Transmission Owners Request for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Rehearing
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Indicated PJM Transmission Owners contend that, as PJM and the Transmission Owners have explained in the PJM co-located load proceeding, there are significant problems with adopting such definitions based on facilities on the customer-side of the point of interconnection, including potentially…Read this passage Filed comments: Connecting load and generation
C. Joint Consumer Advocates Request for Clarification and Rehearing
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Joint Consumer Advocates Request for Clarification and Rehearing Joint Consumer Advocates request that the Commission clarify the standard that the Commission will apply to assess cost recovery agreements.23 Joint Consumer Advocates argue that to be just and reasonable, a cost recovery agreement…Read this passage Filed comments: Cost allocation
D. PA OCA Request for Clarification or, in the Alternative, Rehearing
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PA OCA Request for Clarification or, in the Alternative, Rehearing PA OCA requests that the Commission clarify that: (1) the pro forma cost recovery agreements are partial and nonexclusive solutions to the wholesale transmission cost allocation problem;30 (2) existing regional cost allocation…Read this passage Filed comments: Cost allocation
E. Exelon/FirstEnergy Request for Rehearing
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Exelon/FirstEnergy Request for Rehearing Exelon/FirstEnergy argue that the Commission failed to meet its FPA section 206 burden to show that PJM’s existing rate is unjust and unreasonable because: (1) there is no evidence in the record that flexible large loads or any other large loads are unable…Read this passage Filed comments: Cost allocation
F. Constellation Answer
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ER26-1088-000 and ER26-1479-000.48 Constellation further argues that the Commission should clarify that: (1) any eligibility requirements PJM and the Transmission Owners propose in their initial filings must not be so prescriptive as to improperly disqualify large loads, foreclosing any benefits…Read this passage
III. Discussion
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Discussion
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A. Procedural Matters
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Procedural Matters We accept Constellation’s answer because it is a permissible answer to a request for clarification.50Read this passage
B. Substantive Matters
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Substantive Matters Rule 713(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure permits requests for rehearing “of any final decision or other final order in a proceeding.”51 A final order imposes an obligation, denies a right, or fixes some legal relationship as a consummation of the…Read this passage