Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Idaho Power's Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order approving Idaho Power Company's revised Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement. The agreement, which was filed on May 20, 2021, reflects changes necessary for Idaho Power to provide service for an additional 8 MW of requested network load at the Wells and West Wells points of delivery. The revised agreement was accepted effective June 1, 2021, with no protests or adverse comments filed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Idaho Power Company's revised Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement on July 12, 2021.
  • The agreement reflects changes necessary for Idaho Power to provide service for an additional 8 MW of requested network load at the Wells and West Wells points of delivery.
  • The revised agreement was accepted effective June 1, 2021, with no protests or adverse comments filed.
  • The filing was noticed on May 20, 2021, with protests or interventions due on or before June 10, 2021.
  • Any opposed or untimely filed motion to intervene is governed by the provisions of Rule 214.
  • The Commission's approval of the revised agreement 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 documents.
  • Idaho Power Company filed the revisions to Service Agreement No. 305 between Idaho Power and Bonneville Power Administration for network integration transmission service on May 20, 2021.
  • The Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - West, issued the order on July 12, 2021, pursuant to authority delegated to them under 18 C.F.R. SS 375.307.

Statistics:

  • 8 MW: The additional power load that Idaho Power is approved to provide service for.
  • Jun 1, 2021: The effective date of the revised network integration transmission service agreement.
  • May 20, 2021: The date on which Idaho Power Company filed the revisions to Service Agreement No. 305.
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 35.3(a)(2) (2020): The provision of the Commission's rules of practice and procedure that is referenced in the order.
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 375.307: The provision of the Commission's regulations that authorizes the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - West, to take the action described in the order.
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 385.713: The provision of the Commission's rules of practice and procedure that sets forth the procedure for filing a request for rehearing by the Commission.

Sources:

  • Idaho Power Company, IPCo eTariff, SA 305, NITSA with BPA Serving Priority Firm (PF) Customers, 5.0.0.
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 35.3(a)(2) (2020).
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 375.307.
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 385.713.