New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation - Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
Summary
FERC issued an order instituting a Section 206 proceeding (Docket No. EL26-50-000) to investigate whether New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation's market-based rate authority remains just and reasonable. The refund effective date is established as the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Interested persons have 21 days from the order issuance date to file notices of intervention or motions to intervene.
What changed
FERC has instituted a formal investigation under Section 206 of the Federal Power Act to examine whether New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation should retain its market-based rate authority. The Commission will determine if current rates remain just and reasonable. The refund effective date is tied to the Federal Register publication date of this notice.
Affected parties including energy market participants, investors, and counterparties should monitor this proceeding as it may result in modifications to the company's rate authority and potential refund obligations. Entities with interests in New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation's market-based rates should consider filing interventions to protect their positions within the 21-day window.
What to do next
- File notice of intervention or motion to intervene within 21 days of April 3, 2026 order
- Monitor Docket No. EL26-50-000 for updates and potential rate adjustments
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New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
A Notice by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on 04/08/2026
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- Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06754 (91 FR 17802) Document Headings ###### Department of Energy
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- [Docket No. EL26-50-000] On April 3, 2026, the Commission issued an order in Docket No. EL26-50-000 pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824e, instituting an investigation to determine whether New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation's market-based rate authority remains just and reasonable. New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation, 195 FERC ¶ 61,007 (2026).
The refund effective date in Docket No. EL26-50-000 established pursuant to section 206(b) of the FPA, will be the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
Any interested person desiring to be heard in Docket No. EL26-50-000 must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.214 (2025), within 21 days of the date of issuance of the order.
In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. From FERC's Home Page on the internet, this information is available on eLibrary. ( printed page 17803) The full text of this document is available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket number field. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the FERC's website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202-502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or the Public Reference Room at (202) 502-8371, TTY (202) 502-8659. Email the Public Reference Room at public.referenceroom@ferc.gov.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFile” link at http://www.ferc.gov. In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov.
Dated: April 3, 2026.
Carlos D. Clay,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-06754 Filed 4-7-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
Published Document: 2026-06754 (91 FR 17802)
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