Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves NextEra Energy Resources Interconnections Holdings, LLC Agreements with Public Service Company of Colorado

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order, effective August 23, 2025, approving three agreements between Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and NextEra Energy Resources Interconnections Holdings, LLC. The agreements, submitted on June 24, 2025, include a Surplus Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, a Monitoring and Consent Agreement, and an Energy Displacement Agreement. The Commission accepted the filing without protests or adverse comments, granting notices of intervention and motions to intervene filed by parties.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC approved the agreements between PSCo and NextEra Energy Resources Interconnections Holdings, LLC, allowing for the interconnection of surplus large generators.
  • The agreements were submitted on June 24, 2025, and were publicly noticed, with no protests or adverse comments filed.
  • The Commission accepted the filing, effective August 23, 2025, as requested.
  • Notifying parties will have their motions to intervene and participate in the proceeding granted.
  • The Commission emphasizes that this order does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, classification, or any rule, regulation, contract, or practice affecting such rate or service.
  • This order is a final agency action, and parties may file requests for rehearing within 30 days of the order's issuance.
  • The Commission notes that this action is without prejudice to any findings or orders made in any pending or instituted proceeding.

Statistics:

  • Date of submission: June 24, 2025
  • Number of agreements: 3
  • Type of agreements: Surplus Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, Monitoring and Consent Agreement, and Energy Displacement Agreement
  • Date of filing acceptance: August 18, 2025
  • Date of ruling: August 18, 2025
  • Timeframe for reconsideration: 30 days

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "Public Service Company of Colorado Docket No. ER25-2601-000" (August 18, 2025)
  • 18 C.F.R. § 375.307
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.213
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.713