FERC ruled two merchant transmission operators in New Jersey are liable for cost allocations under PJM’s RTEP despite converting from firm to non-firm.

FERC declined to rehear its order directing PJM to allow two merchant transmission operators to convert some transmission withdrawal rights to non-firm.

FERC dismissed a complaint from the NYPA that alleged it was not responsible for PJM’s charges after a transmission facility relinquished withdrawal rights.

PJM must amend interconnection service agreements to allow two merchant transmission facilities to convert from firm to non-firm service, FERC ruled.