Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association's Black Hollow Solar Station Service Delivery Point

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving the service delivery point for the Black Hollow Solar Station between Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. and Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association, Inc. On March 27, 2025, Tri-State submitted a letter agreement for the project, which was accepted for filing on May 27, 2025, due to the lack of protests or adverse comments. This development marks a significant step in the approval process for the Black Hollow Solar Station, allowing Tri-State to proceed with the project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the service delivery point for the Black Hollow Solar Station, a project developed by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. and Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association, Inc.
  • The approval was granted on May 21, 2025, after Tri-State submitted a letter agreement on March 27, 2025.
  • The filing was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were received, allowing the submittal to be accepted for filing effective May 27, 2025.
  • This approval 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).
  • The Commission's action is without prejudice to any findings or orders that have been or may hereafter be made by the Commission in any proceeding now pending or hereafter instituted by or against the applicant(s).
  • 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.
  • The issuance of this order constitutes final agency action.
  • The project's approval paves the way for Tri-State to construct and operate the Black Hollow Solar Station, contributing to the development of solar energy in the region.

Statistics:

  • 30 days: Timeframe for filing requests for rehearing by the Commission.
  • May 21, 2025: Date the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the delegated order.
  • May 27, 2025: Effective date for the filing of the submittal.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.713: The Commission regulation governing requests for rehearing.
  • Black Hollow Solar Station: The project's approved service delivery point.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Issuance of Delegated Order, (May 21, 2025)
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.713: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulation governing requests for rehearing.