Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Operation and Maintenance Agreement for Transmission Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order approving the Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the Brookings-Southeast Twin Cities Transmission Project among Great River Energy, Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Otter Tail Power Company, and Northern States Power Company. The agreement was submitted by Xcel Energy Services Inc. on behalf of Northern States Power Company, and FERC granted it effective June 21, 2024. No protests or adverse comments were filed, and the filing was publicly noticed.

Key Takeaways:

• The FERC approved the Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the Brookings-Southeast Twin Cities Transmission Project, which is a joint effort among multiple energy companies and agencies.
• The agreement was submitted by Xcel Energy Services Inc. on behalf of Northern States Power Company and was granted effective June 21, 2024.
• The filing was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed.
• This action does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, classification, or any rule, regulation, contract, or practice affecting the rate or service provided.
• Requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order.

Statistics:

• Effective date of the approved agreement: June 21, 2024.
• Date of issuance of the delegated order: August 18, 2025.
• Number of companies involved in the transmission project: 5 (Great River Energy, Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Otter Tail Power Company, and Northern States Power Company).

Sources:

• FERC Delegated Order: ER24-2567-003
• 18 C.F.R. § 35.3(a)(2)
• 18 C.F.R. § 385.713
• 18 C.F.R. § 375.307
• 18 C.F.R. § 385.214