Order on Remand: Qualifying Facility Rates and PURPA Implementation

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Published March 19th, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

FERC issued Order on Remand addressing qualifying facility rates and implementation issues under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). The order, issued in dockets RM19-15 and AD16-16, modifies previous guidance on rates for qualifying facilities. The Commission's decision affects utilities and renewable energy developers operating under PURPA requirements.

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What changed

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an Order on Remand addressing qualifying facility rates and requirements implementation issues under PURPA. The order, citing FERC 194 FERC 61,216, modifies the Commission's previous positions in dockets RM19-15 and AD16-16, establishing new standards for qualifying facility rate determinations. The scope encompasses mandatory purchase obligations and rate methodologies for qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.

Regulated utilities and entities with qualifying facility agreements should review existing power purchase agreements and rate structures for compliance with the updated standards. Entities should assess whether current arrangements meet the new rate requirements and prepare for any necessary adjustments. The order represents binding Commission policy that will affect future qualifying facility determinations and ongoing contractual relationships.

What to do next

Review existing qualifying facility power purchase agreements against the updated rate standards
Assess whether current arrangements comply with new PURPA implementation requirements
Consult with legal counsel regarding necessary contract modifications

Source document (simplified)

Document Info for Accession Number: 20260319-3063

Details Document: 03/19/2026
Filed: 03/19/2026
Posted: 03/19/2026 01:37:06 PM
First Received Date: 03/19/2026 01:21:20 PM
Security Level: Public
Official: Yes
E-filing: No
Non-decisional: No
Category: Issuance
Library: Electric,Rulemaking
Aperture: 0
File Type:
Description* :** Order on Remand re Qualifying Facility Rates and Requirements Implementation Issues Under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 under RM19-15 et al.
File List

| Docket | Sub-Docket | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RM19-15 | 002 | On Document |
| AD16-16 | 002 | On Document |

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

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

| Associate Type | Associate Numbers |
| --- | --- |
| Ferc Cite Number | 194FERC61,216 |