Public Service Company of Colorado Submits Boundary Area Meter Agreement to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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Public Service Company of Colorado, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc., has submitted a Boundary Area Meter Agreement to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for filing. The agreement outlines the details of a new metering point at the Slater Substation, which will enable real-time power flow data exchange between the WAPA Balancing Authority and the PSCo Balancing Authority. This filing marks a significant step towards enhancing transmission services and facilitating electricity trade between the two authorities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Boundary Area Meter Agreement is submitted by Public Service Company of Colorado to FERC for filing, as per Section 205 of the Federal Power Act and Section 35.13(b) of the Commission's regulations.
  • The agreement provides for the installation of a new Boundary Meter Point (BMP) at the Slater Substation, which will enable real-time power flow data exchange between WAPA Balancing Authority and PSCo Balancing Authority.
  • The new meter will be installed inside the Slater control house and will provide real-time power flow data to both authorities.
  • PSCo will modify its Energy Management System and AGC programs to accept the new real-time values and BM quantities provided by PRPA's metering network, at the expense of Tri-State.
  • The total cost of the work is estimated to be $55,000, and PSCo requests that the Commission accept the Agreement for filing effective September 01, 2025.
  • The agreement involves multiple parties, including PRPA, TSGT, UPI, and WAPA, and will enable more efficient and reliable electricity trade between the two authorities.
  • The new metering system will also provide real-time data to WAPA's testing and commissioning activities for the new Meadow BM.
  • Communications and correspondence regarding this filing should be directed to the parties listed.
  • The filing includes the transmittal letter, clean version of the Service Agreement No. 849-PSCo, and other relevant documents.

Statistics:

  • Estimated cost of the work: $55,000
  • Number of parties involved in the agreement: 5 (PSCo, PRPA, TSGT, UPI, and WAPA)
  • Number of Balancing Authorities: 2 (WAPA Balancing Authority and PSCo Balancing Authority)
  • Date of filing: Not specified
  • Proposed effective date of filing: September 01, 2025

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • Public Service Company of Colorado
  • Xcel Energy Services Inc.
  • Platte River Power Authority (PRPA)
  • Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc. (TSGT)
  • United Power, Inc. (UPI)
  • Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)
  • Colorado Public Utilities Commission
  • Division of Electric Power Regulation (West)