Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Delegated Order in Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER25-2396-000

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On July 22, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a delegated order in the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) Docket No. ER25-2396-000. The order accepted for filing a service agreement and network operating agreement between SPP, Kansas Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (KEPCO), and Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, effective June 1, 2025. This decision was made without opposition or adverse comments, and the filing was publicly noticed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The delegated order accepted a service agreement and network operating agreement between SPP, KEPCO, and Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, effective June 1, 2025.
  • The filing was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • This action 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 order grants requests for rehearing by the Commission, which may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order.
  • The delegated order is final agency action.
  • Natalie Y. Tingle-Stewart, Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - Central, issued the order on July 22, 2025.
  • The filing was submitted on June 2, 2025, and was requested to be accepted effective June 1, 2025.
  • The service agreement and network operating agreement were submitted through SPP's Service Agreements Tariff and 1876 KEPCO NITSA.
  • The delegated order is based on authority delegated to the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - Central, under 18 C.F.R. Ş 375.307.
  • Rule 214 of the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. Ş 385.214) was also considered in the issuance of this order.

Statistics:

  • June 1, 2025: Effective date of the service agreement and network operating agreement.
  • June 2, 2025: Date of the filing submitted by SPP.
  • July 22, 2025: Date of the issuance of the delegated order.
  • 30 days: Time frame within which requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, July 22, 2025, Delegated Order, Docket No. ER25-2396-000.
  • Southwest Power Pool, Inc., Service Agreements Tariff; 1876 KEPCO NITSA, 1876 Kansas Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. NITSA (8.0.0).
  • 18 C.F.R. Ş 375.307.