Opportunity
Federal Register #Docket No. EL26-89-000
FERC Section 206 Proceeding Regarding NorthWestern Corporation's Market-Based Rate Authority
Buyer
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMM
Posted
August 12, 2026
Identifier
Docket No. EL26-89-000
NAICS
926130
This notice announces a regulatory proceeding initiated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, concerning NorthWestern Corporation: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Purpose and Scope: - FERC is instituting a Section 206 proceeding to review whether NorthWestern Corporation's market-based rate authority is unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, preferential, or otherwise unlawful - The notice sets the effective date for potential refunds and provides docket information - Interested parties are invited to file interventions or motions to intervene - Products/Services and Vendors: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested or mentioned - The notice is focused on regulatory and legal review, not procurement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The proceeding is regulatory in nature, with no acquisition of goods or services - The outcome may affect NorthWestern Corporation's market-based rate authority, but does not involve a contract or purchase
Description
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, part of the Department of Energy, has announced the institution of a Section 206 proceeding concerning NorthWestern Corporation. The notice includes the effective date of the refund, docket information, and references to the full text of the notice. The proceeding aims to determine whether NorthWestern Corporation's market-based rate authority is unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory or preferential, or otherwise unlawful. Interested persons may file interventions or motions to intervene within 21 days of the order date.