Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Files Amendment to Rate Schedule FERC No. 375 with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Strategic Insights -

The Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. has submitted an amendment to Rate Schedule No. 375, entitled Amendment No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. TS-24-0020, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The amendment reflects changes to the original agreement between Tri-State and Wyrulec Company, including the removal of disconnect switch No. 163 from the design due to space constraints. The proposed amendments do not modify or establish a new rate, and Tri-State requests that the Commission accept the agreement without suspension or condition.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. has submitted an amendment to Rate Schedule FERC No. 375 to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • The amendment reflects changes to the original agreement between Tri-State and Wyrulec Company, including the removal of disconnect switch No. 163 from the design.
  • The proposed amendments do not modify or establish a new rate, and Tri-State requests that the Commission accept the agreement without suspension or condition.
  • The agreement has been fully and freely negotiated on an arm's-length basis by Tri-State and Wyrulec, with the aim of being mutually beneficial for both parties.
  • Tri-State believes it has fully complied with the Commission's information and filing requirements and has fully supported the justness and reasonableness of the agreement.
  • The agreement will become effective 60 days after the date of filing, unless the Commission requires additional information or takes other action.
  • Tri-State requests waiver of any Commission filing requirements or other requirements deemed applicable that have not been satisfied by this filing.
  • The designated individuals for inclusion on the official service list in this proceeding are Evan Oxhorn (Counsel) and Tyler Nemkov (Senior Regulatory Attorney).
  • Wyrulec Company has been electronically served with the agreement and will receive communications regarding this filing.

Statistics:

  • The agreement was originally executed on May 30, 2024.
  • The Construction Agreement was executed on January 16, 2025.
  • The proposed amendments will be effective 60 days after the date of filing.
  • The amount of available transfer capacity from Kinnan to Finnerty has decreased due to the addition of Tri-State's Finnerty Substation.
  • The number of entities served by Tri-State is not specified.
  • The number of Utility Members of Tri-State is not specified.

Sources:

  • 16 U.S.C. § 824d (Federal Power Act).
  • 18 C.F.R. § 35.12 (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations).
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.205 (Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure).
  • Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., Wholesale Electric Service Contracts, Rate Schedule No. 375, Empire, (0.0.0).
  • COLO. REV. STAT. § 7-55-101, et seq. (2019) (Cooperatives - General).
  • Articles of Incorporation (2019).