Order Addressing Rehearing Arguments - Appalachian Power Company

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Published April 7th, 2026

Detected April 8th, 2026

Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order addressing arguments raised on rehearing regarding Appalachian Power Company under docket ER25-2686. The order responds to challenges from Appalachian Power concerning the Commission's prior ruling on transmission rates or service terms. FERC's 195 FERC 61,014 citation indicates this is a precedential order that will affect how transmission rates are calculated or applied for this utility and potentially others under similar circumstances.

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What changed

FERC issued an order on rehearing that addresses Appalachian Power Company's arguments challenging the Commission's initial determination in ER25-2686. The order examines the legal and factual basis of the company's objections and either affirms, modifies, or reverses the prior ruling on specific issues. This rehearing order carries precedential weight for interpreting federal power regulations.

For Appalachian Power and other similarly situated utilities, this order establishes binding guidance on transmission rate methodology or service terms that must now be followed in future filings and compliance activities. Utilities should review whether their current practices align with FERC's clarified position and make necessary adjustments to avoid enforcement risk.

What to do next

Review the order to understand which rehearing arguments FERC accepted or rejected
Assess whether current transmission rate structures or filings need modification based on the Commission's holding
Update compliance procedures to align with FERC's clarified position on the disputed issues

Source document (simplified)

Document Info for Accession Number: 20260407-3079

Details Document: 04/07/2026
Filed: 04/07/2026
Posted: 04/07/2026 06:55:06 PM
First Received Date: 04/07/2026 06:44:00 PM
Security Level: Public
Official: Yes
E-filing: No
Non-decisional: No
Category: Issuance
Library: Electric
Aperture: 0
File Type:
Description* :** Order Addressing Arguments Raised on Rehearing re Appalachian Power Company under ER25-2686.
File List

| Docket | Sub-Docket | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ER25-2686 | 002 | On Document |

| Document Class | Document Type |
| --- | --- |
| Order/Opinion | Commission Order/Opinion |

| Correspondent | Last Name | First Name | MI | Role/Org |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AUTHOR | Reese | D | A | SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION, FERC |
| AUTHOR | * | * | | COMMISSIONERS AND IMMEDIATE STAFF (THE COMMISSION) |

| Associate Type | Associate Numbers |
| --- | --- |
| Ferc Cite Number | 195FERC61,014 |