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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Ho-Fel Solar's Interconnection with PJM Interconnection

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an order approving the interconnection of Ho-Fel Solar, LLC, a solar energy project, with PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., a regional transmission organization (RTO). The order, issued on April 6, 2023, confirms the effectiveness of the interconnection service agreement among PJM, Virginia Electric Power Company (VEPCO), and Ho-Fel Solar.

The order notes that PJM submitted the interconnection agreement on February 10, 2023, and requested that it be effective on January 11, 2023. FERC's Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East, Kurt Longo, accepted the filing, citing the absence of protests or adverse comments. The order grants notices of intervention, motions to intervene, and unopposed motions to intervene out-of-time. However, it emphasizes that this action does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, or rule affecting the interconnection or its related rate.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC has approved the interconnection of Ho-Fel Solar's solar energy project with PJM Interconnection.
  • The order approves the service agreement among PJM, VEPCO, and Ho-Fel Solar, effective January 11, 2023.
  • The Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East, has accepted the submission of the interconnection agreement.
  • The order grants notices of intervention, motions to intervene, and unopposed motions to intervene out-of-time.
  • The action does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, or rule affecting the interconnection or its related rate.
  • PJM requested the filing to be effective on January 11, 2023.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed by the deadline.
  • Requests for rehearing by FERC may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order.

Statistics:

  • Effective date of the interconnection agreement: January 11, 2023.
  • Deadline for filing protests or adverse comments: February 10, 2023.
  • Deadline for filing requests for rehearing: May 6, 2023.
  • Total number of pages in the original filing: 1.

Sources:

  • FERC Order: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20426, "Federal Energy Regulatory Commission," PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER23-1084-000, Issued: April 6, 2023.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 35.3(a)(2) - authority delegated to the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.214 - Rule 214 of the Commission's regulations.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.713 - section governing requests for rehearing by the Commission.

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