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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Approves Ursa Solar Electric Generation Project

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued its final decision on the joint application of American Transmission Company LLC and Wisconsin Electric Power Company to approve a generator interconnection agreement and guarantee or letter of credit transaction for the Ursa Solar Electric Generation Project. The Commission approved the application with conditions, paving the way for the construction of a 200-megawatt solar electric generating facility in Columbia County, Wisconsin.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved the joint application of American Transmission Company LLC and Wisconsin Electric Power Company to approve a generator interconnection agreement and guarantee or letter of credit transaction for the Ursa Solar Electric Generation Project.
  • The Commission approved the application with conditions, including the requirement for the applicants to file a final generator interconnection agreement and any guaranty and/or letter of credit when fully executed.
  • The Ursa Solar Electric Generation Project is a 200-megawatt solar electric generating facility to be located in the Towns of Springvale and Courtland, Columbia County, Wisconsin.
  • The project will be managed by Wisconsin Electric Power Company, and the generator interconnection agreement will be executed among Wisconsin Electric Power Company, American Transmission Company LLC, and Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
  • The total estimated amount for facilities to be constructed by the transmission owner is $24,179,679, including $2,718,679 of tax gross-up.
  • The Commission reserved power to terminate or revise and amend the terms and conditions of the agreements as needed to protect and promote the public interest.
  • Approval of the agreements is contingent upon Commission approval of docket 5-BS-280.

Statistics:

  • The Ursa Solar Electric Generation Project is a 200-megawatt solar electric generating facility.
  • The total estimated amount for facilities to be constructed by the transmission owner is $24,179,679, including $2,718,679 of tax gross-up.
  • Wisconsin Electric Power Company will act as the project manager.
  • The project is expected to be located in the Towns of Springvale and Courtland, Columbia County, Wisconsin.

Sources:

  • PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WISCONSIN Joint Application for Approval of a Generation-Transmission Interconnection Agreement and Guarantee or Letter of Credit Transaction for the Ursa Solar Electric Generation Project between American Transmission Company LLC and Wisconsin Electric Power Company 5-AE-265 FINAL DECISION.
  • Background - On November 8, 2023, the Commission approved Ursa Solar LLC's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct the project in docket 9818-CE-100. (PSC REF#: 484867.)
  • Background - On September 30, 2024, WEPCO, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPSC), and Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE) applied for Commission approval of a Certificate of Authority (CA) to acquire and construct the project in docket 5-BS-280.1 (PSC REF#: 518696 confidential, PSC REF#: 518697 public.)

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