Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Southwest Power Pool's Revised Service Agreements

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving the revised network integration transmission service agreement between Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) and Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin). The agreement, which has been accepted for filing effective June 1, 2025, is the result of a revised Network Operating Agreement among SPP, Basin, and several host transmission owners. This approval comes without protest or adverse comments, and it does not constitute approval of any service, rate, or classification provided for in the filed document(s).

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the revised network integration transmission service agreement between Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) and Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin).
  • The agreement, which was submitted on June 18, 2025, and revised on July 22, 2025, is effective as of June 1, 2025.
  • The approval comes without protest or adverse comments, and it does not constitute approval of any service, rate, or classification provided for in the filed document(s).
  • The approval is subject to Rule 214 of the Commission's regulations, which grants notices of intervention, timely-filed motions to intervene, and unopposed motions to intervene out-of-time.
  • The Director of the Division of Electric Power Regulation - Central, Natalie Y. Tingle-Stewart, issued the delegated order, which constitutes final agency action.
  • Requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order, pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 385.713.

Statistics:

  • The filing was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • The agreement has been accepted for filing effective June 1, 2025.
  • The approved agreement involves several host transmission owners, including Basin, Central Power Electric Cooperative, Inc., Corn Belt Power Cooperative, East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., L&O Power Cooperative, Missouri River Energy Services, Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative, Nebraska Public Power District, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, NorthWestern Corporation, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., and Western Area Power Administration.
  • The approval does not constitute recognition of any claimed contractual right or obligation affecting or relating to the service or rate.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER25-2538-001 Issued: August 25, 2025"
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.214 - Notice of Intervention and Requirements for Intervention
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.713 - Request for Rehearing