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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Study Agreement for Enhanced Transmission System Reliability

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order approving an informational study agreement between Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. (Grand Valley). The agreement aims to improve the reliability of Grand Valley's transmission system by studying potential upgrades to PSCo's transmission system. The study is expected to last six to ten years and will focus on accommodating Grand Valley's increasing demand for electricity. The Commission accepted the agreement on October 21, 2022, and it is effective as of September 1, 2022.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved an informational study agreement between Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. (Grand Valley) to enhance transmission system reliability.
  • The agreement will study potential upgrades to PSCo's transmission system to accommodate Grand Valley's increasing demand for electricity over the next six to ten years.
  • The Commission accepted the agreement on October 21, 2022, and it is effective as of September 1, 2022.
  • The agreement 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 documents.
  • This order constitutes final agency action, and requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance.

Statistics:

  • The study is expected to last six to ten years.
  • The agreement was filed on August 31, 2022.
  • Comments, protests, or interventions were due on or before September 21, 2022.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • This order was issued on October 21, 2022.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (10/21/2022). Delegated Order FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20426 OFFICE OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATION.
  • Public Service Company of Colorado. (8/31/2022). Transmission and Service Agreements Tariff, 717-PSCo, Grand Valley SISA - (T-2022-3)-717 (0.0.0). Document Accession #: 20221021-3109 Filed Date: 10/21/2022 Docket No. ER22-2761-000.

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