FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania Default Service Program

GEN 00003 (revised 03/19/2019)
Published On: 11/01/2012

Question: Does MW/tranche multiplied by # of tranches represent the total MW (estimated) to be procured?

Answer: A tranche represents a fixed percentage of a company’s class load. Forecasted company peak loads are used to set the number of tranches, and the resulting tranche size percentages.  The MW/tranche size is an estimate. The number of tranches will stay constant during the delivery period regardless of the actual peak or hourly load data. Suppliers are responsible for serving the actual load, which reflects various factors including but not limited to time of year and day, weather, and customer shopping migration.

GEN 00016 (revised 09/21/2016)
Published On: 12/13/2012

Question: Please list the items that are excluded from the Default Service Suppliers’ full requirements obligation.

Answer: The full requirements obligations of Default Service Suppliers exclude the following items:

• Regional Transmission Expansion Plan charges ("RTEP");
• PJM Expansion Cost Recovery Charges ("ECRC");
• Reliability Must Run / Generation Deactivation charges ("RMR") associated with generating plants for which specific RMR charges began after July 2014. All Suppliers will continue to be responsible for RMR charges associated with generating plants that began before July 24, 2014, as those charges may change over time.

A list of PJM billing line items, and the responsible party for each under the Default Service Supply Master Agreement, can be found in Appendix D of the Supplier Master Agreement (SMA).

GEN 00155
Published On: 01/20/2022

Question: Are there any municipal aggregations in planning or expected in the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utility territories during the delivery period for the tranches offered in the upcoming auction (June 2022 – May 2023)?

Answer: The FirstEnergy Pennsylania utilities are not aware of any planned or expected municipal aggregations in their respective territories for the delivery period (June 2022 – May 2023) for the tranches offered in the upcoming auction.

GEN 00161
Published On: 11/09/2023

Question: We received the prior response that the UFE data had been updated but when we check the website we only see data through 4/2023. Will this data be updated before the auction and if so what is the expected timeline? We traditionally have more recent data, and this is delaying our analysis.

Answer: The PA UFE report is the combined report for all four PA operating companies.  This is the report to be used and it is up to date.

GEN 00159
Published On: 10/11/2023

Question: When are 2024 final NITS for the 3 FEPA transmission zones (MAIT, ATSI, South FE) expected to be posted to the auction website?

Answer: The 2024 NSPL data will be effective 1/1/2024 and will be posted at that time.

GEN 00160
Published On: 11/01/2023

Question: Are residential load suppliers guaranteed at least 32% of required SPAECs to satisfy obligations to the FE-PA utilities regardless of solar output? We understand that the allocation may be larger than 32% given sufficient solar project output.

Answer: Yes.  Starting June 1, 2024, Residential Default Service providers are guaranteed at least 32% of the SPAECs to satisfy their solar obligations.  If the solar project produces SPAECs greater than 32%, then the additional SPAECs will be allocated out to the Residential Default Service providers.

GEN 00162
Published On: 11/09/2023

Question: What is the purpose of Appendix I? It does not appear to be referenced in the SMA. Is this solely providing a form in the event of an assignment?

Answer: Yes.  This is a standard assignment form in the event of an assignment.

GEN 00163
Published On: 11/09/2023

Question: As we approach auction date, when can we expect the UFE and derating data to get updated, currently it only is updated up to April 2023.

Answer: The FEPA UFE report has been combined into a single PA report (PA UFE) which is updated .  The same has also been completed for the Deration Factor report (PA Deration Factor).

GEN 00164 (revised 10/15/2025)
Published On: 10/14/2025

Question: Are the renewables requirements at the retail meter or the wholesale meter?

Answer: For AEPS (renewable requirements) the generation off the retail meter should be provided for compliance.

GEN 00165
Published On: 10/23/2025

Question: 1.Tranche Bidding Cap If we do not provide a guarantor and instead post the required cash or letter of credit (LC) for more than four tranches, are we permitted to bid on more than four tranches? 2. Foreign Guarantor Requirements In the case where our guarantor is a foreign entity but files with the SEC and presents financials in USD, are we still required to submit a legal opinion and a sworn certificate? 3. Wire Instructions for Cash Posting Could you please share the wire instructions for posting cash as part of the pre-bid process?

Answer: 1. Please refer to the Bidding Rules for a description of the credit-based tranche cap; Table 1 in the same document shows the specific tranche caps. If based on your or your Guarantor's credit ratings, you are capped at 4 tranches, that will be the maximum number of tranches that you can bid during the auction. There is no additional security or deposit that can circumvent the tranche cap.

2. Yes, if the Guarantor has not been incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of the United States, the Guarantor must provide the legal opinion and sworn certificate requested in the Part 1 Application.

3. The wiring instructions are shared once the Part 1 Application process is complete and you are considered a Qualified Bidder. Qualified Bidders that may still need the wiring instructions should email the Auction Manager at FEPAAuction[at]crai.com.

GEN 00166
Published On: 10/31/2025

Question: Will FEPA provide a Pennsylvania Reseller’s Acknowledgment Form to a supplier evidencing exemption from Pennsylvania Gross Receipts Tax on the sales of electricity or related energy products?

Answer: Reseller's Acknowledgement forms will be provided to winning Suppliers when they become available.