New England states push FERC to strip utilities' extra returns for joining RTOs

Maine and other New England states filed a complaint at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission challenging the 0.5% return incentive utilities receive for voluntarily joining regional transmission organizations.

First covered Sep 22, 2026 · 7:04 AM PT · 1 article

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Appeared in: 2026-09-22 (#3) · 2026-09-23 (#6)

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New England states push FERC to strip utilities' extra returns for joining RTOs

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