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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Multi-Party Facilities Construction Agreement for Koshkonong Solar Energy Center and Related Facilities

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A significant agreement has been reached between multiple parties to construct and interconnect several renewable energy facilities in Wisconsin. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued a regulatory update outlining the terms and conditions of the Agreement. The parties involved, including Koshkonong Solar Energy Center LLC, Koshkonong Energy Storage LLC, EDP Renewables North America LLC, High Noon Solar Energy LLC, and American Transmission Company LLC, have come together to facilitate the construction of a Common Use Upgrade (CUU) on the Transmission System.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Agreement was entered into on April 6, 2023, and involves six parties: Koshkonong Solar Energy Center LLC, Koshkonong Energy Storage LLC, EDP Renewables North America LLC, High Noon Solar Energy LLC, High Noon Energy Storage LLC, and American Transmission Company LLC.
  • The parties agree to construct a CUU on the Transmission System, which will facilitate the interconnection of multiple customers' facilities.
  • The CUU is a Shared Network Upgrade, funded by the customers, and will benefit other customers identified as beneficiaries.
  • The parties have designated a range of terms and definitions, including "Applicable Reliability Council," "Applicable Reliability Standards," "Breach," "Commercial Operation," and "Force Majeure."
  • The Agreement specifies the responsibilities and obligations of each party, including performance, confidentiality, and dispute resolution.
  • The parties have agreed to submit the Agreement to the Commission for acceptance.

Statistics:

  • 6 parties involved in the Agreement: Koshkonong Solar Energy Center LLC, Koshkonong Energy Storage LLC, EDP Renewables North America LLC, High Noon Solar Energy LLC, High Noon Energy Storage LLC, and American Transmission Company LLC.
  • April 6, 2023: the date the Agreement was signed.
  • CUU: a Shared Network Upgrade with a capital cost likely to be funded by the customers.
  • 1.30 "Transmission System": the facilities owned by Transmission Owner and controlled or operated by Transmission Provider or Transmission Owner.

Sources:

  • Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Regulatory Update on Multi-Party Facilities Construction Agreement.
  • MISO Electronic Quarterly Reports: Interconnection Agreements and Transmission Connection Agreements.
  • North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC): Reliability Standards and Balancing Authority Agreements.

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