Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Accepts Agreement for Engineering Design, Permitting and Procurement

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an Agreement for Engineering Design, Permitting and Procurement (E&P Agreement) between EDF Renewables Development, Inc. and Otter Tail Power Company. The commission granted the agreement effective July 29, 2021, as requested by Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. on behalf of Otter Tail. The agreement pertains to a portion of the required network upgrades for a renewable energy project. Notably, the commission received no protests or adverse comments on the agreement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accepted the Agreement for Engineering Design, Permitting and Procurement between EDF Renewables Development, Inc. and Otter Tail Power Company on September 8, 2021.
  • The agreement was submitted by Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. on behalf of Otter Tail Power Company on August 3, 2021.
  • The commission granted the agreement effective July 29, 2021, as requested.
  • The E&P Agreement pertains to a portion of the required network upgrades for a renewable energy project.
  • The commission published notice of the filing in the Federal Register with interventions and protests due on August 24, 2021.
  • Notices of intervention and unopposed timely-filed motions to intervene were granted.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed on the agreement.
  • The order constitutes final agency action and can be reheard by the commission within 30 days of issuance.

Statistics:

  • 1 agreement was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • 1 notice of filing was published in the Federal Register.
  • 0 protests or adverse comments were filed on the agreement.
  • 30 days is the timeframe for the commission to rehear the order.
  • July 29, 2021, is the effective date of the agreement as granted by the commission.

Sources:

  • Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., FERC FPA Electric Tariff, Midwest ISO Agreements, SA 3679, OTP-EDF Renewables E&P (J1456).
  • 18 C.F.R. S 35.3(a)(2) (2020).
  • 18 C.F.R. S 385.713.
  • 18 C.F.R. S 385.214.
  • 18 C.F.R. S 375.307.