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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Filing

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving a filing submitted by Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) on June 2, 2023. The filing included an executed Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement between SPP and People's Electric Cooperative (PEC), as well as an executed Network Operating Agreement among SPP, PEC, and other host transmission owners. The commission accepted the submittal for filing, effective August 1, 2023, as requested. The filing was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a filing submitted by Southwest Power Pool, Inc. on June 2, 2023.
  • The filing included an executed Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement between SPP and People's Electric Cooperative.
  • An executed Network Operating Agreement was also filed among SPP, PEC, and other host transmission owners.
  • The commission accepted the submittal for filing, effective August 1, 2023.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed regarding the filing.
  • The commission has granted notices of intervention and motions to intervene filed before the issuance date of this order.
  • This decision does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, classification, or any rule, regulation, contract, or practice affecting such rate or service provided for in the filed document(s).
  • Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) is a regional transmission organization that operates the Southwest Power Pool.
  • People's Electric Cooperative (PEC) is a member of the Southwest Power Pool.
  • American Electric Power Service Corporation is an agent for Public Service Company of Oklahoma and other host transmission owners.

Statistics:

  • 1 executed Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement was filed on June 2, 2023.
  • 1 executed Network Operating Agreement was filed by SPP, PEC, and other host transmission owners on June 2, 2023.
  • 1 unexecuted Network Operating Agreement was filed by SPP, PEC, and Southwestern Power Administration on June 2, 2023.
  • 0 protests or adverse comments were filed regarding the June 2, 2023 filing.
  • 30 days is the time period for filing a request for rehearing by the Commission.
  • The decision was issued on July 20, 2023.
  • The filing became effective on August 1, 2023.

Sources:

  • FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20426 OFFICE OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATION, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER23-2070-000, Issued: July 20, 2023.
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 375.307.
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 385.214.
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 385.713.

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