April 23, 2025

New England grid operator approved to collect potential Canadian electricity import duties

Canadian imports have served approximately 11% of New England’s load, on average, over the past five years.

Green Light: FERC approved ISO New England Inc.'s tariff revisions to allow for the collection and allocation of potential import duties on Canadian electricity, according to an April 14 order. The revisions become effective March 1. Tariff Tweak: The tariff revisions were prompted by a U.S. executive order issued on Feb. 1 imposing import duties on Canadian products, including a ...

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Filing Date: April 14, 2025

Docket Numbers:

ER25-1445

Short Summary:

FERC approved ISO New England Inc.’s tariff revisions to allow for the collection and allocation of potential import duties on Canadian electricity, according to an April 14 order. The revisions become effective March 1.

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Categories:

Rate & Tariff Tracker

Tags: Electricity Imports & Exports, Import Duties

Entities: ISO New England Inc.

Markets: Hydro-Québec (HQ), Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), ISO New England (ISO-NE)

Regions: Northeast

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Regulators: FERC

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Documents:

Import Duties – Tariff Amendment – Order Approving