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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Network Integration Transmission Service

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order approving the submission of Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) for a Service Agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service between SPP and Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) as well as a Network Operating Agreement among SPP, MDU, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Western Area Power Administration. The filing was accepted for public notice on September 1, 2023, and no protests or adverse comments were filed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC accepted the submission of SPP for a Service Agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service between SPP and MDU, which will enable the transmission of power between the two entities.
  • The accepted agreement also includes a Network Operating Agreement among SPP, MDU, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Western Area Power Administration, which outlines the operating procedures for the network.
  • The filing was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • The FERC action does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, classification, or rule affecting the rate or service provided by the applicant.
  • This order constitutes final agency action, and requests for rehearing by the Commission can be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance.
  • The submitted Service Agreement and Network Operating Agreement will enable the transmission of power between SPP and MDU, as well as between the two entities and the host transmission owners.
  • The accepted agreement includes specific details on the operating procedures for the network, including the roles and responsibilities of each participating entity.
  • The FERC's acceptance of the filing does not preempt any existing regulations or contracts affecting the rate or service provided by the applicant.

Statistics:

  • 1 Service Agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service and 1 Network Operating Agreement were submitted by SPP for review by the FERC.
  • The filing was accepted for public notice on September 1, 2023.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • The FERC action does not affect the existing regulations or contracts affecting the rate or service provided by the applicant.

Sources:

1. FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION - WASHINGTON, DC 20426 - OFFICE OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATION

Issued: August 24, 2023

Docket No. ER23-2283-000

2. Southwest Power Pool, Inc - Service Agreements Tariff, 3127 MDU NITSA NOA, 3127 Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. NITSA and NOA (7.0.0)

Document Accession #: 20230824-3035 Filed Date: 08/24/2023

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