Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Large Generator Interconnection Agreement

Strategic Insights -

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted an amended Large Generator Interconnection Agreement between Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and Nereo GC Lincoln, LLC. The agreement was submitted by PSCo on November 14, 2022, and was amended on January 26, 2023. FERC has granted notices of intervention and motions to intervene, and the agreement is now effective November 12, 2022.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC accepted the amended Large Generator Interconnection Agreement between PSCo and Nereo GC Lincoln, LLC, effective November 12, 2022.
  • The agreement was submitted by PSCo on November 14, 2022, and was amended on January 26, 2023.
  • FERC granted notices of intervention and motions to intervene, and the agreement is now accepted without prejudice to any findings or orders made by the Commission.
  • The action does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, classification, or rule, regulation, contract, or practice affecting the rate or service provided for in the filed document(s).
  • Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and Nereo GC Lincoln, LLC are the parties involved in the agreement.
  • The FERC order does not approve any claimed contractual right or obligation affecting or relating to the service or rate.
  • Requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order.

Statistics:

  • November 14, 2022: The date PSCo submitted the amended Large Generator Interconnection Agreement to FERC.
  • January 26, 2023: The date PSCo amended the Large Generator Interconnection Agreement.
  • November 12, 2022: The effective date of the accepted agreement.
  • 30 days: The timeframe for requests for rehearing by the Commission after the issuance of the order.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Order issued March 3, 2023, Docket Nos. ER23-417-000 and ER23-417-001.
  • Public Service Company of Colorado, Transmission and Service Agreements Tariff, 643-PSCo, Nereo LGIA - 643 (0.0.0).
  • 18 C.F.R. SSS 375.307.
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 385.713.