NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic, Inc. Seeks FERC Approval for Tariff Revisions

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NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic, Inc. (NEET MidAtlantic) has submitted a filing to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting approval for revisions to Attachment H-33 and H-33A of the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff. The proposed revisions aim to ensure that NEET MidAtlantic's Annual Transmission Revenue Requirement (ATRR) is properly allocated in accordance with the applicable provisions of the PJM Tariff. The company is seeking an effective date of July 23, 2025, for the revisions.

The proposed revisions are necessary due to the development of the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) transmission project, which requires the allocation of ATRR on a regional basis. The current language in Attachment H-33 and H-33A specifies that NEET MidAtlantic's ATRR will be allocated on a zonal basis, which is no longer accurate. The proposed revisions will enable PJM to allocate the ATRR appropriately and in accordance with the applicable cost allocation provisions of the PJM Tariff.

Key Takeaways:

  • NEET MidAtlantic has submitted a filing to FERC requesting approval for revisions to Attachment H-33 and H-33A of the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff.
  • The proposed revisions aim to ensure that NEET MidAtlantic's ATRR is properly allocated in accordance with the applicable provisions of the PJM Tariff.
  • The revisions are necessary due to the development of the MARL transmission project, which requires the allocation of ATRR on a regional basis.
  • The company is seeking an effective date of July 23, 2025, for the revisions.
  • The proposed revisions will enable PJM to allocate the ATRR appropriately and in accordance with the applicable cost allocation provisions of the PJM Tariff.
  • NEET MidAtlantic has made ministerial revisions to remove references to its Indiana Assets and the ComEd Zone in both Attachment H-33 and H-33A.
  • The company has also proposed revisions to remove the word "Indiana" from NEET MidAtlantic's name in both Attachment H-33 and H-33A.

Statistics:

  • 20 miles of 345 kV electric transmission lines and related equipment under PJM's operational control in Indiana.
  • The MARL transmission project has allocated ATRR on a regional basis in Rate Year 2024.
  • 1 day after filing, the revised tariff will be effective, July 23, 2025.

Sources:

  • FERC document 124 FERC P 61,270 (2008)
  • PJM Tariff, Attachment H-33, Section 2
  • PJM Tariff, Schedule 12
  • PJM Operating Agreement, Schedule 6
  • PJM Manual 14B, PJM Region Transmission Planning Process, at Attachment A
  • Order No. 714
  • NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic, Inc., Docket No. ER20-1784-000 (Aug. 31, 2020)
  • NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic, Inc., Docket No. ER20-1784-001 (Feb. 26, 2021)