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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Interconnection Service Agreement

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On May 22, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order approving an interconnection service agreement among PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., Kentucky Power Company, and Appalachian Power Company. This agreement was submitted on January 31, 2023, and amended on March 29, 2023, for PJM's service area. The Commission accepted the filing effective April 2, 2023, after publicly noticing it and finding no protests or adverse comments. This approval is significant as it allows the three entities to proceed with their plans for interconnection, which is essential for the efficient and reliable transmission of electricity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order approving an interconnection service agreement among PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., Kentucky Power Company, and Appalachian Power Company on May 22, 2023.
  • The agreement was submitted on January 31, 2023, and amended on March 29, 2023, for PJM's service area.
  • The Commission accepted the filing effective April 2, 2023, after publicly noticing it and finding no protests or adverse comments.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 375.307 delegated authority to the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East, to accept the submittal for filing.
  • Pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. § 385.214), notices of intervention, timely-filed motions to intervene, and any unopposed motions to intervene out-of-time filed before the issuance date of this order are granted.
  • This action 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).
  • Organizer: Kurt M. Longo, Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East
  • Document accession number: 20230522-3037
  • Filing date: May 22, 2023
  • Docket number: ER23-1010-001

Statistics:

  • 30: The number of days allowed for requests for rehearing by the Commission, pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 385.713.
  • May 22, 2023: The date when the FERC issued the order.
  • January 31, 2023: The date when PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. submitted the amended Interconnection Service Agreement.
  • March 29, 2023: The date when PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. amended the Interconnection Service Agreement.
  • April 2, 2023: The effective date when the Commission accepted the filing.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Order, Docket No. ER23-1010-001, Issued: May 22, 2023.

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