Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Accepts Filing from Southwest Power Pool, Inc.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted for filing a Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement and a Network Operating Agreement submitted by Southwest Power Pool, Inc. on May 22, 2025. The filing, which includes two agreements between SPP and various transmission providers and customers, was accepted effective May 1, 2025, as requested by SPP. The Commission's decision was made in accordance with authority delegated to the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - Central, under 18 C.F.R. § 375.307.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accepted a filing from Southwest Power Pool, Inc. on July 15, 2025, which included a Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement and a Network Operating Agreement.
  • The agreements were submitted on May 22, 2025, and were accepted effective May 1, 2025, as requested by SPP.
  • The filing was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • The Commission's decision does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, classification, or rule, and is without prejudice to any findings or orders that have been or may be made by the Commission in other proceedings.
  • The order constitutes final agency action, and requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance.
  • The filing included a Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement and a Network Operating Agreement between SPP, KEPCO, and Evergy Metro, Inc.
  • The agreements were submitted to provide transmission service to KEPCO and other network customers.
  • The filing was a result of SPP's efforts to provide efficient and reliable transmission services to its customers.

Statistics:

  • 1 Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement and 1 Network Operating Agreement were submitted by SPP on May 22, 2025.
  • The filing was accepted effective May 1, 2025.
  • 0 protests or adverse comments were filed regarding the filing.
  • 30 days are available for requests for rehearing by the Commission.

Sources:

  • Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER25-2285-000
  • 18 C.F.R. § 375.307
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.713
  • Rule 214 of the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. § 385.214)