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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Accepts Filing for Generation Interconnection Agreement

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a Delegated Order accepting the filing for a Generation Interconnection Agreement (GIA) submitted by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), a power transmission provider, along with Hawks Nest Hydro LLC (Hawks Nest) as project developer and Appalachian Power Company (APCo) as transmission owner. The agreement, effective April 9, 2025, was filed as part of an overall effort to cancel existing interconnection agreements. This development may have significant implications for the power grid and energy markets in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC accepted the filing of the GIA, ISA cancellation, and ICSA cancellation for Hawk's Nest Hydro project, effective April 9, 2025.
  • PJM requested that the GIA and cancellation of ISA and ICSA be accepted effective April 9, 2025, which was granted by FERC.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed in response to the notice, allowing FERC to grant notices of intervention and motions to intervene.
  • This acceptance does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, classification, or any rule, regulation, contract, or practice affecting such rate or service provided for in the filed document(s).
  • This action is without prejudice to any findings or orders that have been or may be made by FERC in any proceeding related to the project.
  • Requests for rehearing by FERC may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order, pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 385.713.
  • Kurt M. Longo, Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East, issued the order on July 30, 2025.

Statistics:

  • Docket Nos.: ER25-2195-000 and ER25-2195-001
  • Filing submitted: May 9, 2025, amended on June 10, 2025
  • Effective date of the GIA and cancellation of ISA and ICSA: April 9, 2025
  • 30 days allowed for requests for rehearing after issuance of the order

Sources:

  • FERC, "PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. - Docket Nos. ER25-2195-000 and ER25-2195-001" (July 30, 2025)
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.713, "Requests for Rehearing" (FERC Regulation)

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