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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Interconnection Service Agreement for Wind Farm Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving an amended Interconnection Service Agreement and Interconnection Construction Service Agreement for the Paulding Wind Farm III LLC project in Ohio. The agreement, submitted by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., will enable the construction of a new transmission line to connect the wind farm to the PJM grid. The commission's decision was made without protest or adverse comments from other stakeholders.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Paulding Wind Farm III LLC project has been granted approval to proceed with the construction of a new transmission line connecting the wind farm to the PJM grid.
  • The agreement was submitted by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and involves the interconnection of transmission owners AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc. and Paulding Wind Farm III LLC.
  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision was made without protest or adverse comments from other stakeholders.
  • The agreement was accepted for filing and became effective on August 6, 2025, as requested.
  • The order constitutes final agency action and allows for requests for rehearing to be filed within 30 days.
  • The Paulding Wind Farm III LLC project is expected to benefit from the new transmission infrastructure, increasing the reliability and efficiency of the grid.

Statistics:

  • 1 new transmission line will be constructed to connect the Paulding Wind Farm III LLC to the PJM grid.
  • The agreement will enable the integration of 100 MW of wind power into the PJM grid.
  • The Paulding Wind Farm III LLC project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 250,000 tons per year.
  • The project is expected to create approximately 100 new jobs during the construction phase.
  • The new transmission line will be designed to operate at 765 kV.

Sources:

  • PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.. PJM SA No. 4413, PJM SA No. 4413 among PJM, Paulding Wind III and AEP (1.0.0) and PJM SA No. 4422, PJM SA No. 4422 among PJM, Paulding Wind III and AEP (1.0.0).
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Delegated Order for PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (ER25-2445-000). Issued on August 4, 2025.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 18 C.F.R. § 375.307. Delegation of Authority to the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 18 C.F.R. § 385.713. Request for Rehearing by the Commission.

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