Titan Solar Energy, LLC Seeks Exempt Wholesale Generator Status

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Titan Solar Energy, LLC has submitted a notice to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking exempt wholesale generator (EWG) status for its planned 50-MW solar photovoltaic facility in Arapahoe County, Colorado. The company, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, aims to operate the facility and sell electric energy at wholesale, while engaging in incidental activities such as trading emission allowances and selling "green" power certificates. The company believes it meets the requirements for EWG status, citing the Commission's precedent and applicable regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Titan Solar Energy, LLC is seeking EWG status for its planned 50-MW solar photovoltaic facility in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
  • The company is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, and its facility will interconnect to the Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) transmission system.
  • The company will engage in wholesale sales of electric energy, capacity, and ancillary services at market-based rates and will also participate in incidental activities such as trading emission allowances and selling "green" power certificates.
  • The company makes six representations regarding its EWG status, including its exclusive engagement in wholesaling electricity, the absence of transmission or distribution facilities, and no retail sales of power.
  • The company believes it meets the requirements for EWG status, citing the Commission's precedent and applicable regulations.
  • William Lavarco, Senior FERC Counsel for NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, signed the notice on behalf of Titan Solar Energy, LLC.
  • The notice was dated July 22, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 50-MW solar photovoltaic facility planned by Titan Solar Energy, LLC in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
  • The facility will interconnect to the Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) transmission system.
  • The company aims to sell electric energy at wholesale, with accompanying capacity and ancillary services.
  • The company will also engage in incidental activities such as trading emission allowances and selling "green" power certificates.

Sources:

  • United States of America Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Docket No. EG25-____-000, Titan Solar Energy, LLC.
  • Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, enacted pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, SSSS 1261-77, Pub. L. No. 109-58, 119 Stat. 594 (2005).
  • Section 366.7, 18 C.F.R. SS 366.7 (2024) of the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.