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CPES Policy Committee Update: December 5, 2017

This update features policy, regulatory, legislative, and regional developments in Connecticut and New England. The policy updates are compiled by the CPES New Energy Professionals Team. If you are interested in learning more about the New Energy Professionals, the Policy Committee, or if you have ideas for future policy updates, we would welcome your input and feedback. Please send comments to Kathryn Dube, CPES Executive Director, via email: kdube@ctpower.org.

In this Update:

  • ISO New England Releases Its 2017/2018 Winter Outlook
  • Dominion Submits Confidential Financial Data

REGIONAL AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

ISO New England Releases Its 2017/2018 Winter Outlook
On November 30, ISO New England issued its winter outlook press release, noting that the “New England power system is expected to have the resources needed to meet consumer demand for electricity this winter.” However, the ISO also cautions that “power system operations could become challenging if demand is higher than projected, if the region loses a large generator or electricity import facility, or when natural gas pipeline constraints limit the fuel available to natural-gas-fired power plants. In those instances, the ISO could be required to implement special operating procedures to maintain reliability.”

The ISO forecasts peak demand, assuming normal winter temperatures of about 7 degrees Fahrenheit, of 21,197 MW. However, that demand could grow to 21,895 MW if extreme winter weather of 2°F occurs. For more information, visit the ISO Newswire.

CONNECTICUT

Dominion Submits Confidential Financial Data
Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. has submitted confidential financial data regarding its Millstone Power Station in response to data requests previously issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). The requests were issued as part of the DEEP and PURA Joint Proceeding to Implement the Governor’s Executive Order Number 59. The joint proceeding is examining the financial viability of the Millstone Power Station and exploring the potential for state-sponsored price support. A draft report is due from DEEP/PURA December 19, 2017.

CPES Policy Committee Update: November 29, 2017

This update features policy, regulatory, legislative, and regional developments in Connecticut and New England. The policy updates are compiled by the CPES New Energy Professionals Team. If you are interested in learning more about the New Energy Professionals, the Policy Committee, or if you have ideas for future policy updates, we would welcome your input and feedback. Please send comments to Kathryn Dube, CPES Executive Director, via email: kdube@ctpower.org.

In this Update:

  • PURA Established a Docket Concerning the Application of Infinity Power Partners, LLC for a Certificate of Registration as an Electric Aggregator 
  • PURA Established a Docket Concerning the Application of Optik Energy, LLC for a Connecticut Electric Supplier License 

CT PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY NEW DOCKETS

On November 16, 2017, PURA established the following docket:

  • Docket No. 17-11-16:  Application of Infinity Power Partners, LLC for a Certificate of Registration as an Electric Aggregator

On November 21, 2017, PURA established the following docket:

  • Docket No. 17-11-25:  Application of Optik Energy, LLC for a Connecticut Electric Supplier License 

CPES Policy Committee Update: November 21, 2017

This update features policy, regulatory, legislative, and regional developments in Connecticut and New England. The policy updates are compiled by the CPES New Energy Professionals Team. If you are interested in learning more about the New Energy Professionals, the Policy Committee, or if you have ideas for future policy updates, we would welcome your input and feedback. Please send comments to Kathryn Dube, CPES Executive Director, via email: kdube@ctpower.org.

In this Update: 

  • Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Connecticut-based Electric Utilities

  • PURA Established a Docket Concerning the Review of the United Illuminating Company’s Distributed Energy Resource Integration Plan

CONNECTICUT
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Connecticut-based Electric Utilities
Class action case filed on Nov. 14, 2017, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.  Plaintiffs seek to represent all ratepayers of Eversource and Avangrid for all New England states.  Plaintiffs’ claims center around allegations of price manipulation in the capacity market from 2013 through 2016.  http://www.nhregister.com/business/article/Class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-12364165.php

CT PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY NEW DOCKETS
On November 13, 2017, PURA established the following docket:

CPES Policy Committee Update: November 7

This update features policy, regulatory, legislative, and regional developments in Connecticut and New England. The policy updates are compiled by the CPES New Energy Professionals Team. If you are interested in learning more about the New Energy Professionals, the Policy Committee, or if you have ideas for future policy updates, we would welcome your input and feedback. Please send comments to Kathryn Dube, CPES Executive Director, via email: kdube@ctpower.org.

In this Update: 

  • ISO New England Issues Power System Plan for New England
  • PURA Established a Docket Concerning the Application of Public Service Company of New Hampshire 
  • Governor Malloy signs the budget (SB 1502)

REGIONAL AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
ISO NEW ENGLAND ISSUES POWER SYSTEM PLAN FOR NEW ENGLAND
On November 2, 2017, ISO New England issued its 2017 Regional System Plan, the biennial report that provides the foundation for long-term power-system planning in New England. The comprehensive report details power system needs for the next 10 years, through 2026, and how these needs can be addressed. The report discusses:

  • Forecasts of annual energy use and peak demand from 2017 to 2026
  • Strategic issues facing the region, including the integration of variable energy resources, such as wind generation and solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, resource retirements and additions, and fuel security risks
  • The need for resources, including generators and demand-side resources, to meet consumer demand for power and replace retiring power plants
  • How the region’s power system can continue to address reliability concerns by identifying areas of the grid where resource additions or transmission upgrades are needed
  • Coordination of New England’s planning process with those of neighboring regions

The full report is available here.  A press release with highlights from the report is available here.

CT PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY NEW DOCKETS
On October 30, 2017, PURA established the following docket:

  • Docket No. 17-10-47:  Application of Public Service Company of New Hampshire for Findings Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 366.7(a) and Section 32 (c) of the Public Utility Company Act of 1935 Regarding Exempt Wholesale Generator Status 

CONNECTICUT LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
On October 31, 2017, the Governor signed the budget (SB 1502) and line item vetoed the hospital tax language:

CPES Policy Committee Update: October 24

This update features policy, regulatory, legislative, and regional developments in Connecticut and New England. The policy updates are compiled by the CPES New Energy Professionals Team. If you are interested in learning more about the New Energy Professionals, the Policy Committee, or if you have ideas for future policy updates, we would welcome your input and feedback. Please send comments to Kathryn Dube, CPES Executive Director, via email: kdube@ctpower.org.

In this Update:

  • ISO New England Delays Release of Study on Regional Fuel Security
  • PURA Established a Docket on PURA’s Annual Review of the Purchased Gas Adjustment Clause Charges or Credits Filed by Connecticut Local Distribution Companies 
  • PURA Established a Docket for PURA’s Review of the LDCs’ Gas Supply Portfolio, Asset Strategies and Practices 
  • PURA Established a Docket for Review of LREC/ZREC Projects 
  • Potential Sweep of RGGI Funds
  • First Round Comments on DEEP’s Draft 2017 CES Available

REGIONAL AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

ISO NEW ENGLAND DELAYS RELEASE OF STUDY ON REGIONAL FUEL SECURITY
ISO New England will delay the release of its Operational Fuel-Security Analysis pending resolution of the US Department of Energy (DOE) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) issued to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on September 28, 2017. ISO New England intends to release the results of the analysis once the DOE NOPR is sufficiently resolved. For more information, see the ISO’s official statement.

CONNECTICUT

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY NEW DOCKETS
On October 19, 2017, PURA established the following docket:
Docket No. 18-10-01:  PURA Annual Review of the Purchased Gas Adjustment Clause Charges or Credits Filed by Connecticut Local Distribution Companies 

On October 16, 2017, PURA established the following docket:
Docket No. 17-10-31:  PURA Review of the LDCs’ Gas Supply Portfolio, Asset Strategies and Practices 

On October 10, 2017, PURA established the following docket:
Docket No. 17-10-19:  Review of LREC/ZREC Projects 

POTENTIAL SWEEP OF RGGI FUNDS
The tentative budget agreement, which is still being negotiated, may include sweeps of the Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.  More information is available here.

CES FIRST ROUND COMMMENTS AVAILABLE
The first round of comments on the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) draft 2017 Comprehensive Energy Strategy were due September 25, 2017. The comments are available on the DEEP webpage at the following link: http://www.dpuc.state.ct.us/DEEPEnergy.nsf/$EnergyView?OpenForm&Start=1&Count=30&Expand=6.2&Seq=2