Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Delegated Order Accepting Notifications of Change in Status

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order accepting notifications of change in status filed by several entities, including Birdsboro Power LLC, Sky River LLC, and Southwestern Public Service Company. The entities claim that the reported changes do not affect the conditions upon which the Commission relied when granting them market-based rate authority. Birdsboro Power LLC, however, is relying on Commission-approved market monitoring and mitigation to address potential horizontal market power in the PJM Interconnection market.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order accepting notifications of change in status filed by Birdsboro Power LLC, Sky River LLC, and other entities.
  • The entities claim that the reported changes do not affect the conditions upon which the Commission relied when granting them market-based rate authority.
  • Birdsboro Power LLC is relying on Commission-approved market monitoring and mitigation to address potential horizontal market power in the PJM Interconnection market.
  • The delegated order does not constitute approval of any service, rate, charge, classification, or rule, and does not recognize any claimed contractual right or obligation affecting or relating to the service or rate.
  • The order accepts the filings for public comment, but no protests or comments were filed.

Statistics:

  • The order was issued on December 21, 2020, and is effective immediately.
  • The delegated authority was exercised by Steven T. Wellner, Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - West.
  • The order is available on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's website, Document Accession #: 20201221-3036.
  • The Commission has accepted 4 notifications of change in status filed by the entities.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2020, December 21). In Reply Refer To: Birdsboro Power LLC Docket Nos. ER19-106-003 Sky River LLC (ER10-1989-014) Southwestern Public Service Company ER10-1817-020 Public Service Company of Colorado ER10-1818-021 Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation ER10-1819-026 Northern States Power Company, a Wisconsin corporation ER10-1820-029. Notice of Change in Status.