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PPL said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Opinion No. 594 on March 19, 2026, addressing longstanding complaints beginning with Coakley v. Bangor Hydro-Elec. Co. The opinion covers return on equity (ROE) for New England transmission owners under the ISO New England tariff.
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AI summaryPPL said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Opinion No. 594 on March 19, 2026, addressing longstanding complaints beginning with Coakley v. Bangor Hydro-Elec. Co. The opinion covers return on equity (ROE) for New England transmission owners under the ISO New England tariff.
The company said FERC adopted a new methodology for determining ROE and set the base ROE for NETOs at 9.57%, with a maximum including incentives not to exceed 12.09%. The changes are retroactive to October 16, 2014.
The company said the order affects Rhode Island Energy, a subsidiary, and that FERC ordered refunds with interest for certain periods affected by the decision. PPL and RIE are evaluating next steps, including coordinating with other NETOs and a possible appeal.
The company said it does not expect the order's potentially relevant components to have a material impact on its operations or financial condition. It also reaffirmed its 2026 earnings per share outlook of $1.90 to $1.98 per share and its annual EPS growth target of 6% to 8%.
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FERC Opinion No. 594 Issued
PPL said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Opinion No. 594 on March 19, 2026, addressing longstanding complaints beginning with Coakley v. Bangor Hydro-Elec. Co. The opinion covers return on equity (ROE) for New England transmission owners under the ISO New England tariff.
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NETOs Base ROE at 9.57%, Maximum 12.09%
The company said FERC adopted a new methodology for determining ROE and set the base ROE for NETOs at 9.57%, with a maximum including incentives not to exceed 12.09%. The changes are retroactive to October 16, 2014.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Rhode Island Energy Affected by Order, Refunds Ordered
The company said the order affects Rhode Island Energy, a subsidiary, and that FERC ordered refunds with interest for certain periods affected by the decision. PPL and RIE are evaluating next steps, including coordinating with other NETOs and a possible appeal.
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Financial Impact Assessed, 2026 Outlook Reaffirmed
The company said it does not expect the order's potentially relevant components to have a material impact on its operations or financial condition. It also reaffirmed its 2026 earnings per share outlook of $1.90 to $1.98 per share and its annual EPS growth target of 6% to 8%.
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