Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Delegated Order in Southwestern Public Service Company Docket

Strategic Insights -

On September 2, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a delegated order in the Southwestern Public Service Company (Southwestern) docket, ER21-2397-000. The order relates to a standard utility agreement between Southwestern and the Texas Transportation Commission, submitted by Xcel Energy Services Inc. (Xcel) on behalf of Southwestern. The agreement was accepted by FERC, effective July 13, 2021, as requested, with no protests or adverse comments filed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The delegated order in ER21-2397-000 accepts the standard utility agreement between Southwestern Public Service Company and the Texas Transportation Commission.
  • The agreement was submitted by Xcel Energy Services Inc. on behalf of Southwestern on July 12, 2021.
  • The agreement was accepted by FERC as requested, effective July 13, 2021.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed in response to the agreement.
  • Requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order.
  • This action does not constitute approval of any service, rate, or practice, and is without prejudice to any findings or orders that have been or may be made by the Commission in any proceeding.
  • The order is governed by 18 C.F.R. § 385.714 and 18 C.F.R. § 385.713.

Statistics:

  • Docket Number: ER21-2397-000
  • Date of Issuance: September 2, 2021
  • Effective Date: July 13, 2021
  • Deadline for Rehearing Requests: 30 days from the date of issuance of this order, pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 385.714.

Sources:

  • FERC Order - ER21-2397-000 (September 2, 2021)
  • Federal Register - Notice of Filing (July 13, 2021)