FERC rejects TransAlta cost-recovery plan for Centralia unit

· Energy · United States

FERC rejected TransAlta's plan to recover nearly $20 million in expenses for a 90-day order covering the Centralia unit, ruling that only Northwest utilities should pay. Payment is due despite the unit's lack of output.

Why it matters：The decision sets precedent for who bears costs when regulators order uneconomic generation, influencing utility risk allocation and market design in the region.

Key points

  • The disputed amount is nearly $20 million for a 90-day order.
  • FERC said only utilities in the Northwest should pay.
  • Payment is due even though the Centralia unit produced no output during the period.

Sources (original reporting)

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