Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Midway 230 kV Tie Line Jumper Replacement Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order, effective July 15, 2020, to accept the Service Agreement No. 559 between Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (Tri-State). The agreement outlines the design, engineering, procurement, construction, and testing activities associated with a network upgrade required at the Midway Substation. The commission acknowledges that the parties have executed a Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement, which is a significant step in the project's development. The filing was noticed on July 15, 2020, with no protests or adverse comments filed by the deadline of August 4, 2020.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC has approved the Midway 230 kV Tie Line Jumper Replacement Project Construction Agreement between Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (Tri-State).
  • The agreement is effective from July 15, 2020, as requested by the parties.
  • The Commission has acknowledged that the parties have executed a Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement, which is a critical component of the project.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed by the deadline of August 4, 2020, indicating support for the project from stakeholders.
  • The Commission has granted notices of intervention and unopposed timely filed motions to intervene, in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
  • This action does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, classification, or rule affecting the service provided by Public Service Company of Colorado.
  • The order constitutes final agency action, and requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance, pursuant to 18 C.F.R § 385.713.
  • The project is in line with the jurisdiction of the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - West, under 18 C.F.R. § 375.307.

Statistics:

  • The project involves the design, engineering, procurement, construction, and testing of a network upgrade at the Midway Substation.
  • The Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement is a critical component of the project, outlining the terms and conditions of the service agreement between PSCo and Tri-State.
  • Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) is the party responsible for the construction activities outlined in the agreement.
  • The deadline for filing protests or adverse comments was August 4, 2020, and no objections were filed within this timeframe.
  • The Commission has acknowledged that the project is within the jurisdiction of the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - West, under 18 C.F.R. § 375.307.

Sources:

  • FERC Delegated Order, issued September 9, 2020.
  • Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) filing, Docket No. ER20-2420-000, July 14, 2020.
  • Service Agreement No. 559 between Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (Tri-State), July 15, 2020.