April 14, 2025

New York grid operator approved to collect potential import duties on Canadian electricity

In 2024 New York state imported 7.7 terawatt-hours of Canadian electricity – more than any other state – valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.

Green Light: FERC approved New York Independent System Operator 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 grid operator said that without clear cost recovery authority, even briefly, it risked significant financial consequences amounting to tens of millions of dollars annually. Tariff Talks: The ...

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Filing Date: April 14, 2025

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ER25-1462

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FERC approved New York Independent System Operator 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 grid operator said that without clear cost recovery authority, even briefly, it risked significant financial consequences amounting to tens of millions of dollars annually.

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Policies & Rulemakings

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Tags: Electricity Imports & Exports, Import Duties

Entities: New York ISO

Markets: Hydro-Québec (HQ)

Regions: Canada, Northeast, U.S.

States: New York, Ontario, Quebec

Regulators: FERC

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