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Arkansas Public Service Commission Approves Demand Response Service Tariff with Modifications

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The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved the proposed Demand Response Service (DRS) tariff of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC), following a thorough review process. The approval comes after AECC made modifications to the tariff's Application section and Curtailment Credit section, addressing minor errors and issues with the initial filing. The modifications aim to clarify and refine the tariff's terms and conditions, aligning with AECC's rate adjustments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) filed a request for approval of its Demand Response Service (DRS) tariff on January 30, 2025.
  • AECC made modifications to two sections of the DRS tariff: the Application section and the Curtailment Credit section.
  • The modifications clarified that the DRS is being operated within the applicable Regional Transmission Organizations and provided clarifying language for security deposit requirements.
  • The Curtailment Credit section was revised to change the generation credit from $5.55 to $5.75, aligning with AECC's most recent rate adjustment.
  • A Settlement Agreement was reached between AECC and the General Staff of the Arkansas Public Service Commission, which supports Commission approval of AECC's revised DRS tariff.
  • The Parties agree that AECC's Application and revised DRS tariff are in the public interest, compliant with Rule 7.02 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
  • Retail implementation of AECC's DRS tariff through its Member Cooperatives is reserved for consideration in future regulatory proceedings.

Statistics:

  • $5.55: The original generation credit amount for the Curtailment Credit section.
  • $5.75: The revised generation credit amount for the Curtailment Credit section, aligning with AECC's most recent rate adjustment.
  • January 30, 2025: The date AECC filed its application for approval of the Demand Response Service tariff.
  • April 25, 2025: The date AECC filed its Supplemental Direct Testimony and Exhibits.
  • May 5, 2025: The date the Parties filed a Joint Motion to Waive Procedural Schedule and Approve Unanimous Settlement Agreement.
  • May 6, 2025: The date AECC filed the Settlement Testimony of Mr. Shields.

Sources:

  • Arkansas Public Service Commission. (2025). Docket No. 25-008-TF Order No. 4. Page 1-3.
  • Shields, R. T. (2025, April 25). Supplemental Direct Testimony.
  • Shields, R. T. (2025, May 6). Settlement Testimony.
  • Wheatley, K. L. (2025, May 6). Settlement Testimony.
  • Joint Motion to Waive Procedural Schedule and Approve Unanimous Settlement Agreement (2025, May 5).

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