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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Revised Service Agreement for Pacific Gas and Electric Company

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved revised service agreements for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) under its Transmission Owner Tariff. The revisions, filed on May 31, 2022, include additions, modifications, and deletions to Western Area Power Administration's (Western) points of interconnection during the period of November 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022. The Commission accepted the revisions, effective August 1, 2022, as requested by PG&E.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC approved revised service agreements for PG&E under its Transmission Owner Tariff, effective August 1, 2022.
  • The revisions were filed by PG&E on May 31, 2022, and include additions, modifications, and deletions to Western's points of interconnection.
  • The Commission accepted the revisions pursuant to authority delegated to the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - West, under 18 C.F.R. § 375.307 (2021).
  • The filing was publicly noticed, with interventions and protests due on or before June 21, 2022, but no protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • The order constitutes final agency action, and requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance.
  • The revised service agreements will be subject to Rule 214 of the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. § 385.214 (2021)).

Statistics:

  • November 1, 2021: The period from which the revisions will be effective.
  • April 30, 2022: The period until which the revisions will be effective.
  • August 1, 2022: The effective date of the revised service agreements.
  • May 31, 2022: The date on which PG&E filed the revised service agreements.
  • June 21, 2022: The deadline for interventions and protests to be filed.
  • 30 days: The timeframe within which the Commission may receive requests for rehearing.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2022). Delegated Order. Docket No. ER22-1988-000.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company. (2022). Transmission Owner Tariff and Service Agreements (Tariff ID 1100), Wholesale Distribution, Points of Interconnection (13.0.0). Document Accession #: 20220722-3038.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 375.307 (2021). Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Regulations.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.214 (2021). Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Regulations.

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