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PPL Electric Utilities Corporation Submits Proposed Tariff Changes to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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PPL Electric Utilities Corporation has submitted proposed tariff changes to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, aimed at reflecting minor modifications to the attachments used to calculate the company's Annual Transmission Revenue Requirements. The proposed changes, influenced by Order No. 898, will add references to new accounts within the FERC Form No. 1 to separately track computer hardware, software, and communication equipment. PPL Electric requests that the proposed tariff changes be made effective October 31, 2025, and grant necessary waivers to facilitate the update.

Key Takeaways:

  • PPL Electric Utilities Corporation has submitted proposed tariff changes to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, updating its formula transmission rate to conform to changes in the FERC Form No. 1.
  • The proposed changes, influenced by Order No. 898, will add references to new accounts within the FERC Form No. 1 to separately track computer hardware, software, and communication equipment.
  • The proposed tariff changes do not impact the types of costs included in PPL Electric's formula rate, but rather update the account categories to reflect changes in the FERC Form No. 1.
  • The proposed changes will be effective October 31, 2025, more than 60 days after the instant filing, allowing the company to reflect these changes in its Annual Update.
  • PPL Electric requests waivers to the full Period I and Period II data requirements, as well as the requirement for an attestation, citing good cause for the waiver.
  • The proposed changes will be available on the Commission's eLibrary website and on the PJM website, and a copy will be mailed to all PJM Members and state utility regulatory commissions in the PJM Region.

Statistics:

  • PPL Electric's transmission system consists of approximately 5,000 miles of electric transmission lines, integrated into the PJM Transmission System. (Source: PPL Electric Utilities Corporation)
  • The proposed tariff changes will add references to new accounts within the FERC Form No. 1, including FERC Account 397.1 Computer Hardware, FERC Account 397.2 Computer Software, and FERC Account 397.3 Communication Equipment. (Source: Order No. 898)
  • The proposed changes will be effective October 31, 2025, and will be reflected in the rates for calendar year January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (Source: PPL Electric Utilities Corporation)

Sources:

  • Order No. 898, Accounting and Reporting Treatment of Certain Renewable Energy Assets, 183 FERC P 61,205 (2023)
  • 16 U.S.C. § 824d
  • 18 C.F.R. Pt. 35
  • PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, Attachment H-8G, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Open Access Transmission Tariff
  • Steptoe LLP, on behalf of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, Submission to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, August 29, 2025

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