82 FR 13331 - State Policies and Wholesale Markets Operated by ISO New England Inc., New York Independent System Operator, Inc., and PJM Interconnection, LLC; Notice of Technical Conference
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 46 (March 10, 2017)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 46 (March 10, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-04719 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 46 (Friday, March 10, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 13331-13332] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-04719] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD17-11-000] State Policies and Wholesale Markets Operated by ISO New England Inc., New York Independent System Operator, Inc., and PJM Interconnection, LLC; Notice of Technical Conference Take notice that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) staff will hold a technical conference to discuss certain matters affecting wholesale energy and capacity markets operated by the Eastern Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs). The technical conference will take place on May 1, 2017 and May 2, 2017 beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 5:00 p.m. The conference will be held at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. All interested persons are invited to participate in the conference. Commission members may participate in the conference. Competitive wholesale energy and capacity markets bring value to customers by efficiently pricing energy and capacity, taking into account the operational needs and the dynamics of the transmission system, and providing transparent signals for investment and retirement of resources. Over the years, the rules underpinning competitive wholesale markets have evolved to address a myriad of issues while ensuring the reliable delivery and sale of electricity at just and reasonable rates. In recent years, there has been increased interest by state policy makers to pursue policies that prioritize certain resources or resource attributes. Because the wholesale competitive markets, as currently designed, select resources based on principles of operational and economic efficiency without specific regard to resource type, there is an open question of how the competitive wholesale markets, particularly in states or regions that restructured their retail electricity service, can select resources of interest to state policy makers while preserving the benefits of regional markets and economic resource selection. Commission staff appreciates and has been closely monitoring each of the Eastern RTO's/ISO's stakeholder discussions addressing wholesale markets and state policies.\1\ These discussions have generally recognized that alternative market designs could take the form of changes to either the capacity or energy markets. Proposals to change the wholesale energy market have generally focused on valuing various resource attributes, including the value of fuel security or certain environmental costs associated with the production of electric energy. By comparison, proposals to change the capacity market have generally focused on ways to preserve the integrity of the capacity market, while also allowing customers to receive resource adequacy benefits from state supported resources in the capacity market. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Commission staff is aware that the New England Power Pool Participants Committee and Markets Committee have conducted several meetings on wholesale markets and state public policy issues, and on August 18, 2016, PJM held a meeting to ``address public policy goals and market efficiency.'' Further, NYISO has initiated within its Budget and Priorities Working Group a discussion of integrating public policy in its markets. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commission staff takes this opportunity to foster further discussion regarding the development of regional solutions in the Eastern RTOs/ISOs that reconcile the competitive market framework with the increasing interest by states to support particular resources or resource attributes. In particular, Commission staff seeks to discuss long-term expectations regarding the relative roles of wholesale markets and state policies in the Eastern RTOs/ISOs in shaping the quantity and composition of resources needed to cost-effectively meet future reliability and operational needs. At one end of the spectrum, state policies would be satisfied through the wholesale energy and capacity markets. At the other end of the spectrum, state policies would be achieved outside of the wholesale markets, and the wholesale markets would be designed to avoid conflict with those state policies. There are numerous alternatives between these two ends of the spectrum. As part of this discussion, Commission staff seeks to understand the pros and cons of the various alternatives in the Eastern RTOs/ISOs. In the end, Commission staff seeks to understand the potential for sustainable wholesale market designs that both preserve the benefits of regional markets and respect state policies. Supplemental notices will be issued prior to the technical conference with further details regarding the agenda, speakers and organization of the technical conference. Those wishing to participate in this conference should submit a nomination form online by 5:00 p.m. on March 17, 2017 at: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/05-01-17-speaker-form.asp. All interested persons may attend the conference, and registration is not required. However, in-person attendees are encouraged to register on-line at: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/05-01-17-form.asp. The technical conference will be transcribed and there will be a free webcast of the conference. The webcast will allow persons to listen to the technical conference, but not participate. Transcripts will be available immediately for a fee from Ace Reporting Company at (202) 347-3700. Anyone with Internet access who wants to listen to the conference can do so by navigating to www.ferc.gov's Calendar of Events and locating the technical conference in the Calendar. The technical conference will contain a link to its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for the webcast and offers the option of listening to the meeting via phone-bridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit [[Page 13332]] www.CapitolConnection.org or call 703-993-3100. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an email to [email protected] or call toll free (866) 208- 3372 (voice) or (202) 502-8659 (TTY), or send a fax to (202) 208-2106 with the requested accommodations. For Further Information Please Contact Individuals Identified for Each Topic Technical Information: Amr Ibrahim, Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-6746, [email protected]. Legal Information: Kent Carter, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-8604, [email protected]. Logistical Information: Sarah McKinley, Office of External Affairs, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-8368, [email protected]. Dated: March 3, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. 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Docket Numbers: RP17–517–000. 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC solutions in the Eastern RTOs/ISOs that
Applicants: National Fuel Gas Supply 20426. All interested persons are invited reconcile the competitive market
Corporation. to participate in the conference. framework with the increasing interest
Description: National Fuel Gas Supply Commission members may participate by states to support particular resources
Corporation submits tariff filing per in the conference. or resource attributes. In particular,
154.204: Amendment to Service Competitive wholesale energy and Commission staff seeks to discuss long-
Agreement FT #F12205 to be effective 4/ capacity markets bring value to term expectations regarding the relative
1/2017. customers by efficiently pricing energy roles of wholesale markets and state
Filed Date: 03/02/2017. and capacity, taking into account the policies in the Eastern RTOs/ISOs in
Accession Number: 20170302–5191. operational needs and the dynamics of shaping the quantity and composition of
Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern the transmission system, and providing resources needed to cost-effectively
Time on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. transparent signals for investment and meet future reliability and operational
The filings are accessible in the retirement of resources. Over the years, needs. At one end of the spectrum, state
Commission’s eLibrary system by the rules underpinning competitive policies would be satisfied through the
clicking on the links or querying the wholesale markets have evolved to wholesale energy and capacity markets.
docket number. address a myriad of issues while At the other end of the spectrum, state
Any person desiring to intervene or ensuring the reliable delivery and sale policies would be achieved outside of
protest in any of the above proceedings of electricity at just and reasonable the wholesale markets, and the
must file in accordance with Rules 211 rates. In recent years, there has been wholesale markets would be designed to
and 214 of the Commission’s increased interest by state policy makers avoid conflict with those state policies.
Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and to pursue policies that prioritize certain There are numerous alternatives
385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern resources or resource attributes. Because between these two ends of the spectrum.
time on the specified comment date. the wholesale competitive markets, as As part of this discussion, Commission
Protests may be considered, but currently designed, select resources staff seeks to understand the pros and
intervention is necessary to become a based on principles of operational and cons of the various alternatives in the
party to the proceeding. economic efficiency without specific Eastern RTOs/ISOs. In the end,
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed regard to resource type, there is an open Commission staff seeks to understand
information relating to filing question of how the competitive the potential for sustainable wholesale
requirements, interventions, protests, wholesale markets, particularly in states market designs that both preserve the
service, and qualifying facilities filings or regions that restructured their retail benefits of regional markets and respect
can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ electricity service, can select resources state policies.
docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For of interest to state policy makers while Supplemental notices will be issued
other information, call (866) 208–3676 preserving the benefits of regional prior to the technical conference with
(toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. markets and economic resource further details regarding the agenda,
Dated: March 6, 2017. selection. speakers and organization of the
Commission staff appreciates and has technical conference.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
been closely monitoring each of the Those wishing to participate in this
Deputy Secretary. Eastern RTO’s/ISO’s stakeholder conference should submit a nomination
[FR Doc. 2017–04748 Filed 3–9–17; 8:45 am] discussions addressing wholesale form online by 5:00 p.m. on March 17,
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P markets and state policies.1 These 2017 at: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-
discussions have generally recognized new/registration/05-01-17-speaker-
that alternative market designs could form.asp.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY take the form of changes to either the All interested persons may attend the
capacity or energy markets. Proposals to conference, and registration is not
Federal Energy Regulatory
change the wholesale energy market required. However, in-person attendees
Commission
have generally focused on valuing are encouraged to register on-line at:
[Docket No. AD17–11–000] various resource attributes, including https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/
the value of fuel security or certain registration/05-01-17-form.asp.
State Policies and Wholesale Markets environmental costs associated with the The technical conference will be
Operated by ISO New England Inc., production of electric energy. By transcribed and there will be a free
New York Independent System comparison, proposals to change the webcast of the conference. The webcast
Operator, Inc., and PJM capacity market have generally focused will allow persons to listen to the
Interconnection, LLC; Notice of on ways to preserve the integrity of the technical conference, but not
Technical Conference capacity market, while also allowing participate. Transcripts will be available
Take notice that the Federal Energy customers to receive resource adequacy immediately for a fee from Ace
Regulatory Commission (Commission) benefits from state supported resources Reporting Company at (202) 347–3700.
staff will hold a technical conference to in the capacity market. Anyone with Internet access who
discuss certain matters affecting Commission staff takes this wants to listen to the conference can do
wholesale energy and capacity markets opportunity to foster further discussion so by navigating to www.ferc.gov’s
operated by the Eastern Regional regarding the development of regional Calendar of Events and locating the
Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and technical conference in the Calendar.
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1 Commission staff is aware that the New England
Independent System Operators (ISOs). Power Pool Participants Committee and Markets
The technical conference will contain a
The technical conference will take place Committee have conducted several meetings on link to its webcast. The Capitol
on May 1, 2017 and May 2, 2017 wholesale markets and state public policy issues, Connection provides technical support
beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. and on August 18, 2016, PJM held a meeting to for the webcast and offers the option of
‘‘address public policy goals and market
and ending at approximately 5:00 p.m. efficiency.’’ Further, NYISO has initiated within its
listening to the meeting via phone-
The conference will be held at the Budget and Priorities Working Group a discussion bridge for a fee. If you have any
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, of integrating public policy in its markets. questions, visit
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www.CapitolConnection.org or call 703– Filed Date: 2/28/17. Description: Texas Eastern
993–3100. Accession Number: 201702285137. Transmission, LP submits tariff filing
FERC conferences are accessible Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/17. per 154.204: TETLP Feb2017 Cleanup
under section 508 of the Rehabilitation 284.123(g) Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET Filing—Remove Expired Negotiated
Act of 1973. For accessibility 5/1/17. Rates to be effective 4/1/2017.
accommodations please send an email Docket Numbers: RP17–430–000. Filed Date: 02/28/2017.
to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Accession Number: 20170228–5051.
(866) 208–3372 (voice) or (202) 502– Pipe Line Company. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern
8659 (TTY), or send a fax to (202) 208– Description: Transcontinental Gas Time on Monday, March 13, 2017.
2106 with the requested Pipe Line Company, LLC submits tariff Docket Numbers: RP17–436–000.
accommodations. filing per 154.204: Negotiated Rates— Applicants: Texas Eastern
For Further Information Please Contact Cherokee AGL—Replacement Transmission, LP.
Individuals Identified for Each Topic Shippers—Mar 2017 to be effective Description: Texas Eastern
3/1/2017. Transmission, LP submits tariff filing
Technical Information: Amr Ibrahim, Filed Date: 02/28/2017. per 154.204: TETLP Feb2017 Cleanup
Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, Accession Number: 20170228–5003. Filing—Non-conforming Agreements to
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern be effective 4/1/2017.
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC Time on Monday, March 13, 2017. Filed Date: 02/28/2017.
20426, (202) 502–6746, amr.ibrahim@ Accession Number: 20170228–5063.
ferc.gov. Docket Numbers: RP17–431–000.
Applicants: Equitrans, L.P. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Legal Information: Kent Carter, Time on Monday, March 13, 2017.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Description: Equitrans, L.P. submits
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC tariff filing per 154.204: Assignment of Docket Numbers: RP17–437–000.
20426, (202) 502–8604, kent.carter@ Cross Timbers Agreement to XTO to be Applicants: KPC Pipeline, LLC.
ferc.gov. effective 4/1/2017. Description: KPC Pipeline, LLC
Logistical Information: Sarah Filed Date: 02/28/2017. submits tariff filing per 154.403(d)(2):
McKinley, Office of External Affairs, Accession Number: 20170228–5010. Fuel Reimbursement Adjustment to be
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern effective 4/1/2017.
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC Time on Monday, March 13, 2017. Filed Date: 02/28/2017.
20426, (202) 502–8368, Docket Numbers: RP17–432–000. Accession Number: 20170228–5064.
sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov. Applicants: Midcontinent Express Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Pipeline LLC. Time on Monday, March 13, 2017.
Dated: March 3, 2017.
Description: Midcontinent Express Docket Numbers: RP17–438–000.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Pipeline LLC submits tariff filing per Applicants: Southern Star Central Gas
Secretary. 154.204: Chesapeake Contract Pipeline, Inc.
[FR Doc. 2017–04719 Filed 3–9–17; 8:45 am] Restructuring Negotiated Rate to be Description: Southern Star Central
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P effective 3/1/2017. Gas Pipeline, Inc. submits tariff filing
Filed Date: 02/28/2017. per 154.204: Fuel Filing—Eff. April 1,
Accession Number: 20170228–5020. 2017 to be effective 4/1/2017.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Filed Date: 02/28/2017.
Time on Monday, March 13, 2017. Accession Number: 20170228–5071.
Federal Energy Regulatory
Docket Numbers: RP17–433–000. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Commission
Applicants: Boardwalk Storage Time on Monday, March 13, 2017.
Combined Notice of Filings Company, LLC. Docket Numbers: RP17–439–000.
Description: Boardwalk Storage Applicants: ANR Pipeline Company.
Take notice that the Commission has Company, LLC submits tariff filing per Description: ANR Pipeline Company
received the following Natural Gas 154.204: Revise FSS and ISS Forms of submits tariff filing per 154.403(d)(2):
Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Service Agreement to be effective Fuel Filing 2017 to be effective
Filings Instituting Proceedings 4/1/2017. 4/1/2017.
Filed Date: 02/28/2017. Filed Date: 02/28/2017.
Docket Number: PR17–28–000.
Accession Number: 20170228–5033. Accession Number: 20170228–5072.
Applicants: Bay Gas Storage
Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Company, Ltd.
Description: Tariff filing per Time on Monday, March 13, 2017. Time on Monday, March 13, 2017.
284.123(b),(e)/: Bay Gas 2017 Annual Docket Numbers: RP17–434–000. Docket Numbers: RP17–440–000.
Adjustment to Company Use Percentage Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Applicants: Empire Pipeline, Inc.
to be effective 3/1/2017; Filing Type: Company, LP. Description: Empire Pipeline, Inc.
790. Description: Gulf South Pipeline submits tariff filing per 154.203: Annual
Filed Date: 2/27/17. Company, LP submits tariff filing per Report Pursuant to GT&C 23.5 (Final
Accession Number: 201702275125. 154.204: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmts Report).
Comments/Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET (Atlanta 8438 to various shippers eff Filed Date: 02/28/2017.
3/20/17. 3–1–2017) to be effective 3/1/2017. Accession Number: 20170228–5074.
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Docket Number: PR17–29–000. Filed Date: 02/28/2017. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Applicants: Southern California Gas Accession Number: 20170228–5038. Time on Monday, March 13, 2017.
Company. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Docket Numbers: RP17–441–000.
Description: Tariff filing per Time on Monday, March 13, 2017. Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline
284.123(b),(e)+(g): Revision to rates for Docket Numbers: RP17–435–000. Company of America.
Offshore Delivery (OSHD) to be effective Applicants: Texas Eastern Description: Natural Gas Pipeline
1/1/2017; Filing Type: 1300. Transmission, LP. Company of America LLC submits tariff
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