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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association's Flexible Supply Agreement for the Pinal Solar Project Accepted for Filing

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order accepting for filing Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association's (Tri-State) Flexible Supply Agreement for the Pinal Solar Project. The agreement between Tri-State and Columbus Electric Cooperative, Inc. was submitted on June 6, 2025, and was accepted for filing on August 6, 2025, after a 30-day review period with no protests or adverse comments filed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Flexible Supply Agreement for the Pinal Solar Project was submitted by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association on June 6, 2025, and was accepted for filing on August 6, 2025.
  • The agreement between Tri-State and Columbus Electric Cooperative, Inc. was publicly noticed and was reviewed for 30 days with no protests or adverse comments filed.
  • Pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's regulations, notices of intervention and motions to intervene were granted, with the action not constituting approval of any service, rate, or contract affecting the filed document.
  • The order constitutes final agency action and requests for rehearing may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance.
  • The Filed Document contains a Tri-State Wholesale Electric Service Contract, Rate Schedule No. 408, with Columbus.
  • The agreement is part of Tri-State's efforts to integrate renewable energy sources into its energy supply mix.
  • The Pinal Solar Project is a key component of Tri-State's renewable energy strategy, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

Statistics:

  • The Flexible Supply Agreement for the Pinal Solar Project was submitted on June 6, 2025.
  • The agreement was accepted for filing on August 6, 2025, after a 30-day review period.
  • The Commission granted notices of intervention and motions to intervene pursuant to Rule 214.
  • The Filed Document contains a 4-page document titled "DLO.docx".
  • The Pinal Solar Project is a part of Tri-State's renewable energy strategy, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Delegated Order, ER25-2451-000, July 31, 2025.
  • Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., Tri-State Wholesale Electric Service Contracts, Rate Schedule No. 408, Rate Schedule No. 408, Columbus (0.0.0).

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