Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Delegated Order to Tri-State Generation & Transmission, Inc.

Strategic Insights -

Pursuant to a Wholesale Market Participation Agreement filed by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) on August 10, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order to Tri-State Generation & Transmission, Inc. The agreement, executed among PJM, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc. (MHPSA), and West Penn Power Company, aims to facilitate wholesale sales in the PJM markets from a generation facility connected to West Penn Power Company's distribution facilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC has accepted for filing the Wholesale Market Participation Agreement submitted by PJM, effective July 9, 2020, allowing Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc. (MHPSA) to engage in wholesale sales in the PJM markets.
  • The agreement is part of a broader effort to facilitate wholesale market participation and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
  • The FERC notes that the acceptance of the filing does not constitute approval of the referenced filing or any rate, charge, classification, or any rule, regulation, or practice affecting such rate or service contained in the filing.
  • The Commission has granted late interventions, which will not disrupt the proceeding or place additional burdens on existing parties.
  • The delegated order is final agency action, and requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order.

Statistics:

  • The Wholesale Market Participation Agreement was filed by PJM on August 10, 2020.
  • The agreement aims to facilitate wholesale sales in the PJM markets from a generation facility connected to West Penn Power Company's distribution facilities.
  • The FERC has accepted the filing, effective July 9, 2020.
  • Comments, interventions, and protests were due on or before August 31, 2020.

Sources:

  • PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., PJM Service Agreements Tariff, PJM SA No 5729, PJM SA No. 5729 among PJM, Mitsubishi, and WPP.
  • FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20426, OFFICE OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATION PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER20-2638-000