Resolution No. 2011-169RESOLUTION NO. 2011-169
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON ESTABLISHING A TRANSMISSION REVENUE
BALANCING ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT FOR 2012 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH VERNON'S TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF, AND
PROVIDING FOR TARIFF SHEET CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT THE
ADJUSTMENT, AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED TRANSMISSION
OWNER TARIFF
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon ("City") is a chartered municipal
corporation of the State of California that owns and operates a system
for the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of
electric capacity and energy; and
WHEREAS, the City is a Participating Transmission Owner
("PTO") with the California Independent System Operator Corporation
("ISO"), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") has
approved its existing Transmission Owner Tariff ("TO Tariff"); and
WHEREAS, the ISO, through charges assessed ISO customers
under the ISO Open Access Transmission Tariff ("ISO Tariff"),
reimburses the City according to the City's current Transmission
Revenue Requirement ("TRR") in return for the City turning over to the
ISO the operation and control of the City's transmission entitlements;
and
WHEREAS, the TO Tariff provides for periodic recalculation of
the Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA"), which
is a ratemaking mechanism designed to ensure that all Transmission
Revenue Credits flow through to ISO customers; and
WHEREAS, the City's current TO Tariff includes certain terms
from, and references to, the ISO Tariff that have become obsolete due
to changes in the ISO Tariff, and, at the direction of the City's
staff, outside counsel has prepared, and the City's staff has reviewed,
an amended TO Tariff to remove such obsolete ISO Tariff terms and
references; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City to file an amended TO
Tariff with FERC that conforms to the currently effective version of
the ISO Tariff; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was published on or
before October 8, 2011, notifying all interested parties that a hearing
to consider evidence to establish the City's new TRBAA for 2012 and to
adopt an amended TO Tariff that reflects certain changes in the ISO
Tariff was scheduled for October 18, 2011, at approximately 8:00 a.m.,
subject to the hearing being continued or adjourned to a stated time
and place without further notice of public hearing; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on October 18, 2011, in
which the City Council took evidence from staff and those other persons
in attendance who wished to be heard on the establishment of the City's
new TRBAA and the adoption of an amended TO Tariff; and
WHEREAS, the Lig1)t & Power Department has prepared a Staff
Report, with exhibits, dated on or about October 5, 2011 ("Staff
Report"), which determines the new TRBAA for 2012 to be consistent with
the TO Tariff, supports the TRBAA and the TO Tariff sheet changes to
implement the new TRBAA effective January 1, 2012, and supports the
proposed revisions to the TO Tariff to reflect changes in the ISO
Tariff, also to be effective January 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Light & Power Department has recommended that
the TRBAA, Appendix I to the TO Tariff implementing the new TRBAA, and
the amended TO Tariff be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and considered all
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evidence, both written and oral, presented in consideration of the
establishment of the City's new TRBAA, revised Appendix I to the TO
Tariff implementing the new TRBAA, and amended TO Tariff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
further finds and determines that all persons have had the opportunity to
be heard or to file written comments to the proposed establishment of the
City's new TRBAA, amended TO Tariff, and amended Appendix I to the TO
Tariff implementing the new TRBAA, and, after due consideration of any
and all evidence submitted at the public hearing, determines that there
are compelling reasons to justify the establishment of the City's new
TRBAA for 2012, and the adoption of an amended TO Tariff reflecting
changes in the ISO Tariff and an amended Appendix I to the TO Tariff
implementing the new TRBAA for 2012, a copy of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit A and made a part hereof.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves, pursuant to the TO Tariff and to be effective on January 1,
2012, the establishment of the City's new TRBAA for 2012, and the
adoption of an amended TO Tariff reflecting changes in the ISO Tariff
and revised Appendix I to the TO Tariff implementing the new TRBAA for
2012, as described in the Staff Report, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit B and made a part hereof.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes outside counsel to submit the City's new TRBAA for 2012, the
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amended TO Tariff reflecting changes in the ISO Tariff, the revised
Appendix I to the TO Tariff and supporting documentation, such as the
Staff Report and this City Council Resolution, to FERC on behalf of the
City of Vernon.
SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and
the City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and
the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 2011.
Name: Hilario Gonzales
Title: Mayor / Maymc 12— T��
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution
No. 2011-169, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly
held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, and thereafter was duly signed by
the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this ` / day of October, 2011, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
Appendix I to Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff
(Redlined)
APPENDIX I
Transmission Revenue Requirement and TRBAA
The Vernon Base Transmission Revenue Requirement is $',5,4801,346,520 and is comprised
of the following components:
Base TRR costs not subject to ETC Adjustment Clause: $498,480
ETC Adjustment Clause:
Forecast SCE ETC Costs: $777-,M848,040
Balance of Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
Interest on Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
The ETC Adjustment Clause is: The projected SCE ETC Cost for the next calendar year,
plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior October through September SCE ETC
Cost with interest calculated pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a. The ETC Adjustment
Clause will be recalculated annually and filed with the Commission with a proposed
effective date of January 1 of each year.
The TRBAA is a pesi4ve-ne ag tive $48,09105,460 for calendar year 24142012.
Vernon's Gross Load, consistent with its TRR, used by the ISO to develop the Transmission
Access Charge is',288,6W,181,728 MWh.
All of Vernon's transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's Operational
Control are High Voltage Facilities as defined by the ISO Tariff.
The TRBAA will be recalculated annually consistent with the ISO Tariff approved by the
Vernon City Council, and provided to the ISO.
Appendix I to Vernon$s Transmission Owner Tariff
(Clean)
APPENDIX I
Transmission Revenue Requirement and TRBAA
The Vernon Base Transmission Revenue Requirement is $1,346,520 and is comprised of the
following components:
Base TRR costs not subject to ETC Adjustment Clause: $498,480
ETC Adjustment Clause:
Forecast SCE ETC Costs: $848,040
Balance of Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
Interest on Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
The ETC Adjustment Clause is: The projected SCE ETC Cost for the next calendar year,
plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior October through September SCE ETC
Cost with interest calculated pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a. The ETC Adjustment
Clause will be recalculated annually and filed with the Commission with a proposed
effective date of January 1 of each year.
The TRBAA is a negative $105,460 for calendar year 2012
Vernon's Gross Load, consistent with its TRR, used by the ISO to develop the Transmission
Access Charge is 1,181,728 MWh.
All of Vernon's transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's Operational
Control are High Voltage Facilities as defined by the ISO Tariff.
The TRBAA will be recalculated annually consistent with the ISO Tariff approved by the
Vernon City Council, and provided to the ISO.
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF VERNON LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT REGARDING THE ESTABLSHMENT OF A NEW
TRANSMISSION REVENUE BALANCING ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 AND THE ADOPTION
OF AN AMENDED TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF
October 5, 2011
The City of Vernon ("Vernon" or "City") is a Scheduling Coordinator and a
Participating Transmission Owner ("PTO") in the California Independent System
Operator Corporation ("ISO"). To participate in the ISO, PTOs are required to turn
over administrative control of their transmission facilities and entitlements to the ISO.
In return, the ISO collects revenues for each PTO pursuant to calculations that
reflect the expenses and capital costs incurred by each PTO to provide transmission
services.
The relationship between PTOs and the ISO is governed by a Transmission
Control Agreement ("TCA"), which sets forth the specific duties and obligations of all
PTOs. The TCA requires all PTOs to file a Transmission Owner Tariff ("TO Tariff')
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC").
Pursuant to Section 5.2 of the TO Tariff, Vernon updates its Transmission
Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA") annually. The TRBAA is a tariff
mechanism designed to ensure that all Transmission Revenue Credits ("TRCs") are
flowed through to ISO open access transmission tariff ("ISO Tariff') customers via
annual update filings at the FERC by PTOs. Appendix F, Schedule 3, Section
6.1(b), of the ISO Tariff describes the annual TRBAA calculation as "a dollar amount
based on the projected Transmission Revenue Credits as adjusted for the true up of
the prior year's difference between projected and actual credits." This Staff Report
supports the establishment of a new TRBAA based on the requirements of the TO
Tariff and the ISO Tariff and the adoption of related ministerial amendments to the
TO Tariff in order to reflect changes in the ISO markets and ISO Tariff.
Staff Report
TRBAA 2012
Page 2 of 6
SUMMARY
Section 5.2 of the Vernon TO Tariff identifies the items to be reflected in the
TRBAA and sets forth the procedure for revising the Transmission Revenue
Balancing Account ("TRBA") on an annual basis, as follows:
5.2 Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment
The Participating TO shall maintain a TRBA that will ensure that all
Transmission Revenue Credits and the refunds, specified in Sections 6
and 8 of Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow through to
transmission customers.
The TRBAA shall be equal to: TRBAA = TRCF + TRCT+ I.
TRCT = The balance representing the prior period difference between
the projected Transmission Revenue Credits and the actual credits.
TRCF = The forecast of Transmission Revenue Credits for the
following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the TRBA, which shall be calculated using
the interest rate pursuant to Section 35.19(a) of FERC's regulations
under the Federal Power Act (18 C.F.R. § 35.19(a)). Interest shall be
calculated based on the average TRBA principal balance each month,
compounded quarterly.
Transmission Revenue Credits ("TRCs") are defined in Section 3.13 of the current
Vernon TO Tariff as follows:
3.13 Transmission Revenue Credit. Collectively, 1) the sum of: a) all
revenues received by the Participating TO from the ISO for Wheeling
service, plus b) Usage Charge revenues received by the Participating
TO pursuant to Section 27.1.2.1.6(ii) of the ISO Tariff, plus c) Net FTR
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TRBAA 2012
Page 3 of 6
Revenue received by the Participating TO; minus 2) any charges
attributable to the Participating TO (but not those attributable to the
FTR Holder) pursuant to ISO Tariff 27.1.2.1.7.
This definition of Transmission Revenue Credit contains references to "Net
FTR Revenue" and two ISO Tariff Sections (27.1.2.1.6(ii) and 27.1.2.1.7) related to
Usage Charges, all of which are obsolete under the currently effective version of the
ISO Tariff. As explained below, references to these concepts should be deleted
from the definition of Transmission Revenue Credit and other sections of the TO
Tariff.
The TRBAA is based on the balance in the TRBA as of September 30 of the
current year and a forecast of the TRCs expected to be received in the following
year. A summary of the elements of the Vernon TRBAA proposed to be effective
January 1, 2012 is shown in Exhibit 1. It shows that the balance in the Vernon
TRBA as of September 30, 2011, which reflects services rendered through June 30,
2011, is a credit of $97,085, including interest. TRCs are projected to be a credit of
$8,376. Taken together, these items sum up to a TRBAA to be effective for the
twelve months starting January 1, 2012 of a credit, or negative, balance of $105,460.
All of the Vernon transmission entitlements that are reflected in Vernon's
transmission rates and the TRBAA are high voltage facilities. Therefore, there is no
need to allocate TRCs or other TRBAA components between high voltage and low
voltage rates.
CALCULATION OF THE NEW TRBAA
The TRBAA is equal to the sum of: TRCF + TRCT+ I.
The balance in the TRBA of a credit of $97,085 as of September 30, 2011
represents the sum of the TRCT and the I components.
The TRCT Component of Vernon's TRBAA
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TRBAA 2012
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TRCT represents a balance that reflects the difference for the prior period
between the projected TRCs and the actual credits. The prior period in this case is
the twelve-month period starting October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2011
A summary of the determination of the September 30, 2011 balance in the
Vernon TRBA is shown in Exhibit 2. The TRCT component reflects 1) the previously
projected 2010 TRCs for Vernon of $411,764 or $34,313.67 per month, for the
months October through December 2010, and 2) projected 2011 TRCs of $18,109 or
$1,509.08 per month, for the months January through September 2011—both
elements as reflected on Line No. 10 of Exhibit 2. Adjustments for actual payable
TRCs reflecting high voltage wheeling revenues payable to the TO (i.e., Vernon) are
reflected in Line 11 of Exhibit 2 and produce the under (over) collection figures for
the monthly payable TRC balances reflected in Line 14 of Exhibit 2. The monthly
balances are carried forward from month to month in Line 14 of Exhibit 2. Interest is
calculated monthly (the I component) on the under (over) payment and is
compounded quarterly into the monthly payable TRC balances pursuant to Section
5.2 of the Vernon TO Tariff. The interest calculation for payable TRC balances is
shown in Lines 16-20 of Exhibit 2. The TRBA balance on September 30, 2011 is
shown in Line 25 of Exhibit 2.
The I (Interest) Component of Vernon's TRBAA
As discussed above, the I component reflects interest on payable balances
and on payments for prior year TRCs. As provided in Section 5.2 of Vernon's TO
Tariff, monthly interest carrying costs are calculated using the 18 C.F.R. § 35.19(a)
interest rates and calculation method. These interest rates are published by FERC
and reflect the prime rate values published in the Federal Reserve Bank's "Selected
Interest Rates."
The calculation of interest is reflected in Exhibit 2 and is included as an
integral part of the calculation of the TRBA balance on September 30, 2011. It is not
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TRBAA 2012
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reflected as a separate line item in Exhibit 1.
The TRCF Component of Vernon's TRBAA
The TRCF component of Vernon's TRBAA stands for the forecast of TRCs for
the following calendar year, in this case 2012. These forecast TRCs reflect
projected wheeling revenues.
Wheeling revenues, which correspond to ISO Charge Type 384, are projected
to be a credit of $8,376, as shown in Exhibit 3.
These projections are based on the accruals for services provided during the
twelve-month period ending June 30, 2011, which are reflected in the ISO's invoices
to Vernon through September 30, 2011. A summary of the monthly accruals for the
twelve months ending September 30, 2011 is shown in Exhibit 4.
MINISTERIAL CHANGES TO THE TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF
The ISO Tariff has been revised to implement the ISO's Market Redesign and
Technology Upgrade ("MRTU"). The current ISO Tariff no longer uses the defined
terms "Net FTR Revenue" or "Usage Charge", which were included in prior versions
of the ISO Tariff. There are no longer revenues associated with these terms. Staff
therefore recommends that references to Net FTR Revenue and Usage Charges be
removed from the TO Tariff in order to conform to the currently effective ISO Tariff.
At the direction of City's staff, outside counsel has prepared, and the City's
staff has reviewed, an amended TO Tariff to reflect.these changes in the ISO Tariff.
A redlined copy of the amended TO Tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit 6. This
revised version of the TO Tariff is identical to the City's current TO Tariff, except that
it: t
' The attached revised TO Tariff also makes one additional non -substantive change: updating the name and title
of the City's Designated Representative for Notices on the final page of the TO Tariff.
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TRBAA 2012
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(1) deletes Section 3.7, the definition of "Net FTR Revenues" and
renumbers the remaining definitions in Section 3 of the TO Tariff
accordingly;
(2) revises the definition of Transmission Revenue Credit to delete
references to FTR Revenues and two obsolete ISO Tariff Sections
related to Usage Charges (27.1.2.1.6(ii) and 27.1.2.1.7) so that the
new definition of Transmission Revenue Credit reads, "3.12
Transmission Revenue Credit. The sum of all revenues
received by the Participating TO for Wheeling service'; and
(3) deletes the references to FTR auction proceeds and Usage Charge
in Section 7.2.
1. Approve the newly calculated TRBAA of a negative $105,460.
2. Approve replacing the existing TRBAA of positive $18,109 with the new
TRBAA for 2012 of a negative $105,460.
3. Approve the attached revised Appendix I of Vernon's TO Tariff reflecting the
TRBAA of negative $105,460.
4. Approve the amended TO Tariff, attached hereto as Exhibit 6, which reflects
ministerial revisions eliminating references to (a) Net FTR Revenue and (b)
Usage Charges (and related ISO Tariff sections) as they are no longer used
in the ISO Tariff, and makes conforming changes to the numbering of Section
3 of the TO Tariff.
5. Approve the submission of Vernon's TRBAA and amended TO Tariff and
supporting documentation, such as this Staff Report and the City Council
Resolution approving the new TRBAA and amended TO Tariff, to FERC.
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Staff Report
TRBAA 2012
Exhibit 1
3 CITY OF VERNON
4 TRANSMISSION REVENUE BALANCING ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT (TRBAA)
5 CALENDAR YEAR 2012
6
7 DESCRIPTION TOTAL
9 Balance in TRBA on September 30, 2011
10 including interest
11
12 Forecast Transmission Revenue Credits
14
18 Source:
19 1 Line 9
20 Line 12
24
25
29
30
34
35
40
41
Exhibit 2, Column N, Line No.25.
Exhibit 3, Column E, Line No.23.
($97,085)
($8,376)
($105,460)
Vernon TRBAA CY 2012 (2)
Staff Report
TRBAA 2012
Exhibit 3
A
B C I
D
E
F
1
MONTH
January-11
February-11
March-11
April-11
May-11
June-11
July-11
August-11
September-11
October-11
November-11
December-11
Total
CITY OF VERNON
FORECAST TRANSMISSION CREDITS
for Calendar Year 2012 TRBAA
Wheeling NET FTR Total
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
697.98. $0.00 697.98
($8,375.74) $0.00 ($8,375.74)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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27
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30
31
32
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34
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Vernon TRBAA CY 2012 (2)
Staff Report
TRBAA 2012
Exhibit 4
. A I
B I C I D I
E IFIGI H I I I J
1
Vernon
Month
(Cash Basis)
July-10
August-10
September-10
October-10
November-10
December-10
January-11
February-11
March-11
April-11
May-11
June-11
Historical Transmission Credits
for Calendar Year 2012 TRBAA
Wheeling Revenues
ISO INVOICE ISO INVOICE
CT 384 CT 3384
Final
($1,711.48) $0.00
($1,374.37) $0.00
($630.88) $0.00
($786.96) $0.00
($412.17) $0.00
($893.33) $0.00
($353.57) $0.00
($536.52) $0.00
($311.51) $0.00
($372.24) $0.00
($411.44) $0.00
($581.27) $0.00
Total Service Month
($1,711.48)
($1,374.37)
($630.88)
($786.96)
($412.17)
($893.33)
($353.57)
($536.52)
($311.51)
($372.24)
($411.44)
5 1.27
(18,375,74)
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5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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EXHIBIT 6
CITY OF VERNON, CALIFORNIA
TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section No.
Preamble.........................................................................................................................................1
EffectiveDate.................................................................................................................................2
TODefinitions................................................................................................................................3
Eligibility.........................................................................................................................................4
AccessCharges...............................................................................................................................5
Transmission Revenue Requirement................................................................................5.1
Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment("TRBAA")..............................5.2
ETCAdjustment...............................................................................................................5.2
Ancillary Services -Applicability and Charges............................................................................6
Billingand Payment.......................................................................................................................7
Obligation to Interconnect or Construct Transmission Expansions and
FacilityUpgrades...............................................................................................................8
Participating TO Obligation to Interconnect.....................................................................8.1
Participating TO Obligation to Construct Transmission Expansions or
FacilityUpgrades..................................................................................................8.2
Request for FERC Deference Regarding Need Determination........................................8.3
ExpansionProcess..........................................................................................................................9
Determination of Facilities...............................................................................................9.1
Obligationto Build...........................................................................................................9.2
Provisions Relating To Transmission Construction On the Systems Of
OtherTOs..............................................................................................................9.3
InterconnectionProcess...............................................................................................................10
Applicability...................................................................................................................10.1
Applications....................................................................................................................10.2
CompletedApplication...................................................................................................10.3
Notice of Need for System Impact Study.......................................................................10.4
System Impact Study Cost Reimbursement and Agreement..........................................10.5
System Impact Study Procedures....................................................................................10.6
Relevant Sections Apply Upon Receipt of Facilities Study Agreement .........................10.7
Partial Interim Service....................................................................................................10.8
Expedited Procedures for New Facilities........................................................................10.8
UncontrollableForces and Indemnification..............................................................................11
Procedures to Follow if Uncontrollable Force Occurs...................................................11.1
Indemnification...............................................................................................................11.2
RegulatoryFilings........................................................................................................................12
Miscellaneous................................................................................................................................13
Notices............................................................................................................................13.1
Waiver.............................................................................................................................13.2
Confidentiality................................................................................................................13.3
Titles.............................................................................................................................13.4
Severability.....................................................................................................................13.5
Preservationof Obligations.............................................................................................13.6
GoverningLaw...............................................................................................................13.7
AppendicesIncorporated.:.............................................................................................13.8
Consistencywith ISO Tariff......................................................................6....................13.9
Disputes.........................................................................................................................13.10
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APPENDIX II
1. Vernon's TRR for its high voltage transmission facilities and Entitlements placed
under the ISO's operational control, and certain terms and conditions relating to
transmission expansion of and interconnection with Vernon's high voltage
transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's operational control,
are set forth in this TO Tariff.
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2. This TO Tariff is effective on the date on which Vernon became a Participating TO,
January 1, 2001, and shall continue to be effective so long as Vernon is a party to the
TCA.
3. Certain capitalized terms used in this TO Tariff that are set out immediately below
shall have the meanings set out immediately below. Capitalized terms used in this
tariff and not defined below shall have the meanings set out in the ISO Tariff as it
may be amended from time to time.
3.1. Completed Application
An application that satisfies all of the information and other requirements of this TO
Tariff, including any required deposit
3.2 Direct Assignment Facilities
Facilities or portions of facilities that are constructed by the Participating TO for the
sole use or benefit of a particular party requesting Interconnection under this TO
Tariff. Direct Assignment Facilities shall be specified in the Interconnection
Agreement that governs service to such party.
3.3. Existing Transmission Contract Adjustment Clause
The mechanism that adjusts Vernon's Base TRR for changes in the costs associated
with certain Existing Transmission Contracts ("ETCs"), consisting of Vernon's
projected annual cost of its ETCs with Southern California Edison ("SCE") for the
next calendar year, plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior year's costs of
such ETCs (as invoiced to Vernon by SCE during the period of October through
September) as compared with the projected cost of such ETCs for the same period,
including interest on the true -up amount at the rate computed by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a.
3.4. Facilities Study Agreement
An agreement between a Participating TO and either a Market Participant, Project
Sponsor, or identified principal beneficiaries pursuant to which the Market
Participants, Project Sponsor, and identified principal beneficiaries agree to reimburse
the Participating TO for the cost of a Facility Study.
3.5. Facility or Facilities Study
An engineering study conducted by a Participating TO to determine required
modifications to the Participating TO's transmission system, including the cost and
scheduled completion date for such modifications that will be required to provide
needed services.
3.6. Local Regulatory Authority
In the case of Vernon, the Vernon City Council.
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3.78. Participating TO
A party to the TCA whose application under Section 2.2 of the TCA has been accepted
and who has placed its transmission assets and Entitlements under the ISO's
Operational Control in accordance with the TCA. A Participating TO may be an
Original Participating TO or a New Participating TO. For purposes of this TO Tariff,
the Participating TO is Vernon.
3.89. Project Proponent
A Market Participant or group of Market Participants that: (i) advocates a
transmission addition or upgrade; (ii) is unwilling to pay the full cost of the proposed
transmission addition and upgrade, and thus is not a Project Sponsor; and (iii) initiates
proceedings under the ISO ADR Procedures to determine the need for the proposed
transmission addition or upgrade.
3.944. System Impact Study
An engineering study conducted by a Participating TO to determine whether a request
for Interconnection to the Participating TO's transmission system would require new
transmission additions or upgrades.
3.101. System Impact Study Agreement
An agreement between a Participating TO and an entity that has requested
Interconnection to the Participating TO's transmission system pursuant to which the
entity requesting Interconnection agrees to reimburse the Participating TO for the cost
of a System Impact Study.
3.112. Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA")
A mechanism established by the Participating TO which will ensure that all
Transmission Revenue Credits and other credits specified in Sections 6 and S of
Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow through to ISO Tariff and TO Tariff
transmission customers.
3.123. Transmission Revenue Credit
Collectively, 1) the sum of: a) all revenues received by the Participating TO from the
ISO for Wheeling service, plus b) Usage Charge revenues received by the
Participating TO pursuant to Section 27.1.2.1.6(ii) of the ISO Tariff, phis e"� T
minus 2) any charges attributable to the
Participating TO (...'.not attributable to the FTD iT..'. er) pursuant to ISO Tariff
27.1.2.1.7.
3.4-413. Transmission Revenue Requirement
The TRR is the total annual authorized revenue requirements associated with
transmission facilities and Entitlements turned over to the Operational Control of the
ISO by the Participating TO. The costs of any transmission facility turned over to the
Operational Control of the ISO shall be fully included in the Participating TO's TRR.
The TRR includes the costs of transmission facilities and Entitlements and deducts
Transmission Revenue Credits and credits for Standby Transmission Revenue and the
transmission revenue expected to be actually received by the Participating TO for
Existing Rights and Converted Rights. The TRR is shown in Appendix I.
4. Transmission service over Vernon's high voltage transmission facilities and
Entitlements placed under the ISO's Operational Control shall be provided only to
Eligible Customers as defined by the ISO Tariff. Any dispute as to whether a
customer is eligible for wholesale transmission service shall be resolved by FERC
and any dispute as to whether a Vernon End -Use Customer is eligible for service
under this TO Tariff shall be resolved by the Local Regulatory Authority. At the
present time, there are no Vernon End -Use Customers eligible for service under this
tariff.
5. The applicable Access Charges are provided in the ISO Tariff.
5.1. Transmission Revenue Requirement
As set forth in the ISO Tariff, the Transmission Revenue Requirement for each
Participating TO shall be used to develop the Access Charges set forth in the ISO
Tariff. Vernon's Transmission Revenue Requirement is set forth in Appendix I.
5.2. Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA")
The Participating TO shall maintain a Transmission Revenue Balancing Account
("TRBA") that will ensure that all Transmission Revenue Credits and the refunds,
specified in Sections 6 and 8 of Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow
through to transmission customers. The TRBAA shall be equal to: TRBAA = TRCF
+ TRCT + I .
TRCT The balance representing the prior period difference
between the projected Transmission Revenue Credits and
the actual credits.
TRCF = The forecast of Transmission Revenue Credits for the
following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the TRBA, which shall be
calculated using the interest rate pursuant to Section
35.19(a) of FERC's regulations under the Federal Power
Act (18 C.F.R. § 35.19(a)). Interest shall be calculated
based on the average TRBA principal balance each month,
compounded quarterly.
The Vernon TRBAA, calculated in accordance with the ISO Tariff and
approved by the City Council, is stated in Appendix I.
5.3. ETC Adjustment
ETC Adjustment Clause shall be equal to: ETC Adjustment = ETCCF ETCCT+ I.
ETCCT = The balance representing the prior period difference between the
projected cost of the SCE ETCs ("SCE ETC Cost") and the actual cost.
ETCCF = The forecast of SCE ETC Cost for the following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the ETC, which shall be calculated using
the interest rate pursuant to Section 35.19(a) of FERC's regulations under
the Federal Power Act (18 C.F.R. 35.19(a)). Interest shall be calculated
based on the average ETC true -up balance each month, compounded
quarterly.
6. If any Ancillary Services are required, Vernon will not provide such services, but
transmission customer will be required to meet any such requirement in accordance
with the ISO Tariff.
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7.2. The ISO, in accordance with the ISO Tariff, shall pay the Participating
TO, among other things, Wheeling, Usage; and Access Charge revenues, —
and FTZR auefien as a i i a Charge r-eventies payable
.- . s Usage
molders) in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
7.3. Users of Vernon's high voltage transmission facilities and Entitlements
placed under the ISO's Operational Control shall pay to the ISO all
applicable charges in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
8.1. Participating TO Obligation to Interconnect
Sections 8, 9, and 10, and their subparts, are provided for consistency with other
PTOs' TO Tariffs and for potential future application should Vernon acquire
transmission facilities. These Sections 8, 9, and 10 are not presently applicable to any
Vernon facility. If the situation changes so that Vernon has legal authority over
transmission facilities so that Vernon is able to implement the provisions of Sections
8, 9, and 10 so that those provisions become effective, to the extent consistent with
Sections 9.2.1 and 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff, the Participating TO shall, at the request of
a third party pursuant to Section 210, interconnect its system to the generation of such
third party, or modify an existing Interconnection. Interconnections under this TO
Tariff shall be available to entities eligible to request interconnection consistent with
the provisions of Section 210(a) of the FPA.
8.1.1. Upgrade to Transmission System
Interconnection must be consistent with Good Utility Practice, in conformance with
all Applicable Reliability Criteria, all applicable statutes, and regulations. The
Participating TO will not upgrade its existing or planned transmission system to
accommodate the Interconnection if doing so would impair system reliability, or
would otherwise impair or degrade pre-existing firm transmission service.
8.1.2. Costs Associated with Interconnection
The cost of any Direct Assignment Facilities constructed pursuant to this section shall
be borne by the party requesting the Interconnection. Any additional costs associated
with accommodating the Interconnection shall be allocated in accordance with the
cost responsibility methodology set forth in the ISO Tariff for transmission
expansions or upgrades. Any disputes regarding such cost allocation shall be
resolved in accordance with the ISO ADR Procedures. If a Market Participant fails to
raise through the ISO ADR Procedures a dispute as to whether a proposed
transmission addition or upgrade is needed, or as to the identity, if any, of the
beneficiary, then the Market Participant shall be deemed to have waived its right to
raise such dispute at a later date. The determination under the ISO ADR Procedures
as to whether the transmission addition or upgrade is needed and the identity, if any,
of the beneficiaries, including any determination by FERC or on appeal of a FERC
determination in accordance with that process, shall be final.
8.1.3. Execute Interconnection Agreement
Prior to the construction of any Interconnection facilities pursuant to this TO Tariff,
the party requesting an Interconnection shall execute an appropriate Interconnection
Agreement that will be filed with FERC, or the Local Regulatory Authority, in the
case of a Local Publicly Owned Electric Utility, and that will include, without
limitation, cost, responsibilities for engineering, equipment, and construction costs.
All costs shall be paid in advance by the requesting party.
8.1.4. Coordination with ISO on Interconnection Requests
The Participating TO shall coordinate with the ISO, pursuant to the provisions of the
TCA, in developing Interconnection standards and guidelines for processing
Interconnection requests under this TO Tariff.
8.2. Participating TO Obligation to Construct Transmission Expansions
or Facility Upgrades
The Participating TO shall be obligated to: (1) perform System Impact or Facility
Studies where the Project Sponsor or the ISO agrees to pay the study cost and
specifies the project objectives to be achieved, and (2) build transmission additions
and facility upgrades where the Participating TO is obligated to construct or expand
facilities in accordance with and subject to the limitations of the ISO Tariff and this
TO Tariff.
8.2.1. Obligation to Construct
A Participating TO shall not be obligated to construct or expand Interconnection
facilities or system upgrades unless and until the conditions stated in Section 9.2.1
hereof have been satisfied.
8.2.2. Local Furnishing Participating TO Obligation to Construct
A Local Furnishing Participating TO shall not be obligated to construct or expand
Interconnection facilities or system upgrades unless and until the conditions stated in
Section 9.3.3 hereof have been satisfied.
8.3. Request for FERC Deference Regarding Need Determination
It is intended that FERC grant substantial deference to the factual determinations of
the ISO, (including the ISO's ADR Procedures), the Vernon City Council, WSCC, or
RTG coordinated planning processes as to the need for or construction of a facility,
the need for full cost recovery, and the allocation of costs.
9.1. Determination of Facilities
A Participating TO shall perform a Facilities Study in accordance with this Section
where (1) the Participating TO is obligated to construct or expand facilities in
accordance with the ISO Tariff and this TO Tariff; (2) a Market Participant agrees to
pay the costs of the Facilities Study and specifies the project objectives to be achieved
in terms of increased capacity or reduced congestion; or (3) the Participating TO is
required to perform a Facilities Study pursuant to the ISO Tariff.
9.1.1. Payment of Facilities Study's Cost
9.1.1.1. Market Participant to Pay for Facilities Study
Where a Market Participant requests a Facilities Study and the need for the
transmission addition or upgrade has not yet been established in accordance with the
procedures established herein and the ISO Tariff, the Market Participant shall pay the
cost of the Facilities Study.
9.1.1.2. Project Sponsor or Project Proponent to Pay for
Faculties Study
Where the facilities to be added or upgraded have been determined to be needed in
accordance with the procedures established herein and the ISO Tariff, the Project
Sponsor, Project Proponent, or the ISO requesting the study shall pay the reasonable
cost of the Facilities Study. When the Participating TO is the Project Sponsor in
accordance with the ISO Tariff, the costs of the Facilities Study shall be recovered
through the Access Charges and transmission rates.
9.1.1.3. Principal Beneficiaries to Pay for Facilities Study
Where the facilities to be added or upgraded have been determined to be needed and
the principal beneficiaries have been identified by the ISO or ISO ADR Procedures in
accordance with the ISO Tariff, the Project Sponsor and the identified principal
beneficiaries shall pay the reasonable cost of the Facilities Study, in such proportions
as may be agreed, or, failing agreement, as determined in accordance with the ISO
ADR Procedures.
9.1.2. Payment Procedure
Where a Facilities Study is being conducted pursuant to this TO Tariff, the
Participating TO shall, as soon as practicable, tender to the Market Participant,
Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries, as the
case may be, a Facilities Study Agreement that defines the scope, content,
assumptions, and terms of reference for such study, the estimated time required to
complete it, and such other provisions as the parties may reasonably require and
pursuant to which such Market Participant, Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, the
ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries agree to reimburse the Participating TO the
reasonable cost of performing the required Facilities Study. If the Market Participant,
Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, the ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries, as
the case may be, agree to the terms of the Facilities Study Agreement, they shall
execute the Facilities Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO within
ten Business Days. If such Market Participant, Project Sponsor, Project Proponent,
the ISO, or identified principal beneficiary elects not to execute a Facilities Study
Agreement, the Participating TO shall have no obligation to complete a Facilities
Study.
9.1.3. Facilities Study Procedures
Upon receipt of an executed Facilities Study Agreement, a copy of which has been
provided to the ISO by the party requesting the Facilities Study, the Participating TO
will use due diligence to complete the required Facilities Study in accordance with
the terms of the Facilities Study Agreement.
9.2. Obligation to Build
9.2.1. Due Diligence to Construct
Subject to Section 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff, the Participating TO shall use due diligence
to construct, within a reasonable time, additions or upgrades to its transmission
system that it is obligated to construct pursuant to the ISO Tariff and this TO Tariff.
The Participating TO's obligation to build will be subject to: 1) its ability, after
making a good faith effort, to obtain the necessary approvals and property rights
under applicable federal, state, and local laws; 2) the presence of a cost recovery
mechanism with cost responsibility assigned in accordance with the ISO Tariff; and
3) a signed Participation Agreement. The Participating TO will not construct or
expand its existing or planned transmission system, if doing so would impair system
reliability as determined through systems analysis based on the Applicable Reliability
Criteria.
9.2.2. Delay in Construction or Expansion
If any event occurs that will materially affect the time for completion of new
facilities, or the ability to complete them, the Participating TO shall promptly notify:
(1) the Project Sponsor with regard to facilities determined to be needed; (2) the
Parties to the Participation Agreement with regard to facilities determined to be
needed pursuant to the ISO Tariff where principal beneficiaries were identified; and
(3) the ISO. In such circumstances, the Participating TO shall, within thirty days of
noticing such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, and the ISO of
such delays, convene a technical meeting with such Project Sponsor, Parties to the
Participation Agreement, and the ISO to discuss the circumstances which have arisen
and evaluate any options available. The Participating TO also shall make available to
such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, and the ISO, as the case
may be, studies and work papers related to the cause and extent of the delay and the
Participating TO's ability to complete the new facilities, including all information that
is in the possession of the Participating TO that is reasonably needed to evaluate the
alternatives.
9.2.2.1. Alternatives to the Original Facility Additions
If the review process of Section 9.2.2 determines that one or more alternatives exist to
the originally planned construction project, the Participating TO. shall present such
alternatives for consideration to the Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation
Agreement, and the ISO, as the case maybe. If upon review of any alternatives, such
Project Sponsor, the ISO, or Parties to the Participation Agreement wish to evaluate
or to proceed with one of the alternative additions or upgrades, such Project Sponsor,
the ISO, or Parties to the Participation Agreement may request that the Participating
TO prepare a revised Facility Study pursuant to Sections 9.1.1, 9.1.2, and 9.1.3 of this
TO Tariff. In the event the Participating TO concludes that no reasonable alternative
exists to the originally planned addition or upgrade and the Project Sponsor or Parties
to the Participation Agreement or the ISO disagree, the dispute shall be resolved
pursuant to the ISO ADR Procedure.
9.2.2.2. Refund Obligation for Unfinished Facility Additions
If the Participating TO and the Project Sponsor, the ISO, or Parties to the
Participation Agreement, as the case may be, mutually agree that no other reasonable
alternatives exist, the obligation to construct the requested additions or upgrades shall
terminate and any deposit not yet applied toward the expended project costs shall be
returned with interest pursuant to FERC Regulation 35.19(a)(2)(iii). However, the
Project Sponsor and any identified principal beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall
be responsible for all costs prudently incurred by the Participating TO through the
time the construction was suspended.
9.3. Provisions Relating To Transmission Construction On the Systems Of
Other TOs
9.3.1. Responsibility for Third Party Additions
A Participating TO shall not be responsible for making arrangements for any
engineering, permitting, and construction of any necessary facilities additions on the
system(s) of any other entity or for obtaining any regulatory approval for such
facilities. The Participating TO will undertake reasonable efforts through the
coordinated planning process to assist in making such arrangements, including,
without limitation, providing any information or data required by such other electric
system pursuant to Good Utility Practice.
9.3.2. Coordination of Third -Party System Additions
Where transmission additions or upgrades being built pursuant to the ISO Tariff
require additions or upgrades on other systems, to the extent consistent with Section
9.3.3 of this TO Tariff the Participating TO shall coordinate construction on its own
system with the construction required by others. The Participating TO, after
consultation with the ISO, the Project Sponsor, and Parties to the Participation
Agreement, as the case may be, may defer construction if the new transmission
facilities on another system cannot be completed in a timely manner. The
Participating TO shall notify such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation
Agreement, and the ISO, in writing of the basis for any decision to defer construction
and the specific problems which must be resolved before it will initiate or resume
construction of the new facilities. Within forty Business Days of receiving written
notification by the Participating TO of its intent to defer construction pursuant to this
section, such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, or the ISO may
challenge the decision in accordance with the ISO ADR Procedure.
9.3.3. Expansion by "Local Furnishing Participating TOs"
Notwithstanding any other provision of this TO Tariff, prior to requesting that a Local
Furnishing Participating TO construct or expand facilities, the ISO or Project Sponsor
shall tender (or cause to be tendered) an application under Section 211 of the FPA
requesting FERC to issue an order directing the Local Furnishing Participating TO to
construct or expand facilities as necessary to provide transmission service as
determined pursuant to the ISO Tariff. Such Local Furnishing Participating TO shall
thereafter, within ten Business Days of receiving a copy of the Section 211
application, waive its right to a request for service under Section 213(a) of the FPA
and to the issuance of a proposed order under Section 212(c) of the FPA. Upon
receipt of a final order from FERC under Section 211 of the FPA that is no longer
subject to rehearing or appeal, such Local Furnishing Participating TO shall construct
or expand facilities to comply with that FERC order and shall transfer to the ISO
Operational Control over the Local Furnishing Participating TO's expanded
transmission facilities in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
10.1. Applicability
All requests for Interconnection directly to the ISO Controlled Grid from parties
eligible to request such Interconnection consistent with Section 210(a) of the FPA
shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of this Section 10 which is subject to the
applicable interconnection, integration, exchange, operating, joint ownership and joint
participation agreements, and the rights and obligations of owners of jointly -owned
facilities.
10.2. Applications
Parties requesting Interconnections shall submit written applications to the
Participating TO and shall send a copy of the application to the ISO. The
Participating TO shall time -stamp the application to establish study priority.
10.3. Completed Application
A Completed Application shall provide all of the information listed in 18 C.F.R. §
2.20, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) The identity, address, telephone number, and facsimile number of
the entity requesting service;
(ii) The Interconnection point(s) and the location of the transmission
addition contemplated by the applicant;
(iii) The resultant (or new) maximum amount of Interconnection
capacity requested at each point which may experience such an
increase; and the increased transmission capacity of the
transmission addition requested;
(iv) The proposed date for initiating an Interconnection. In addition to
the information specified above, when required to properly
evaluate system conditions, the Participating TO also may ask the
applicant to provide the following:
(v) The electrical location of the source of the power (if known) to be
transmitted pursuant to the applicant's request for Interconnection.
If the source of the power is not known, a system purchase will be
assumed;
(vi) The electrical location of the ultimate load (if known). If the
location of the load is not known, a system sale will be assumed;
and
(vii) Such other information as the Participating TO reasonably requires
to process the application.
The Participating TO will treat the information in (v) and (vi) as confidential at the
request of the applicant except to the extent that disclosure of this information is
required by this TO Tariff, by regulatory or judicial order, for reliability purposes
pursuant to Good Utility Practice, or pursuant to RTG or ISO transmission
information sharing agreements. The Participating TO shall treat this information
consistent with the standards of conduct contained in Part 37 of FERC's regulations.
10.4. Notice of Need for System Impact Study
After receiving a Completed Application for Interconnection, the Participating TO
shall determine on a nondiscriminatory basis whether a System Impact Study is
needed. If the Participating TO determines that a System Impact Study is necessary
to accommodate the requested Interconnection, it shall so inform the applicant (and
shall send a courtesy copy to the ISO), as soon as practicable. In such cases, the
Participating TO shall within twenty Business Days of receipt of a Completed
Application, tender a System Impact Study Agreement that defines the scope, content,
assumptions and terms of reference for such study, the estimated time required to
complete it, and such other provisions as the parties may reasonably require, and
pursuant to which the applicant shall agree to reimburse the Participating TO for the
reasonable costs of performing the required System Impact Study. For an
Interconnection request to remain a Completed Application, the applicant shall
execute the System Impact Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO
within ten Business Days. If the applicant elects not to execute a System Impact
Study Agreement, its application shall be deemed withdrawn, and the applicant shall
reimburse to the Participating TO and the ISO all costs reasonably incurred in
processing the application.
10.5. System Impact Study Cost Reimbursement and Agreement
10.5.1. Cost Reimbursement
The System Impact Study Agreement shall clearly specify the maximum charge,
based on the Participating TO's estimate of the cost and time for completion of the
System Impact Study. The charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of the study.
In performing the System Impact Study, the Participating TO shall rely, to the extent
reasonably practicable, on existing transmission planning studies. The applicant will
not be assessed a charge for such existing studies; however, the applicant will be
responsible for the reasonable charges associated with any modifications to existing
planning studies that are reasonably necessary to evaluate the impact of the
applicant's request. .
10.5.2. Multiple Parties
If multiple parties request Interconnection at the same location, the Participating TO
may conduct a single System Impact Study. The costs of that study shall be pro -rated
among the parties requesting Interconnection.
10.6. System Impact Study Procedures
Upon receipt of an executed System Impact Study Agreement, the Participating TO
will use due diligence to complete the required System Impact Study within a sixty
day period. The System Impact Study shall identify any system constraints which
cannot be reasonably accommodated through ISO Congestion Management, such that
transmission expansions or upgrades would be required to provide the requested
Interconnection. In the event that the Participating TO is unable to complete the
required System Impact Study within such time period, it shall so notify the applicant
and provide an estimated completion date along with an explanation of the reasons
why additional time is required to complete the required studies. A copy of the
completed System Impact Study and related work papers shall be made available to
the applicant and the ISO. The Participating TO will use the same due diligence in
completing the System Impact Study for others as it uses when completing studies for
its affiliated UDC. The Participating TO shall notify the applicant and the ISO
immediately upon completion of the System Impact Study.
10.6.1. Failure to Execute an Interconnection Agreement
If the Participating TO finds that the transmission system will be adequate to
accommodate all of a request for Interconnection and that no costs are likely to be
incurred for new transmission additions or upgrades, the.applicant must execute an
Interconnection Agreement within ten Business Days of completion of the System
Impact Study or the application shall be deemed terminated and withdrawn.
10.6.2. Facilities Study Procedures
If a System Impact Study indicates that additions or upgrades to the transmission
system are needed to meet an applicant's request, the Participating TO shall, within
fifteen Business Days of the date of the System Impact Study, tender to the applicant
a Facilities Study Agreement that defines the scope, content, assumptions and terms
of reference for such study, the estimated time required to complete it, and such other
provisions as the parties may reasonably require, and pursuant to which the applicant
agrees to reimburse the Participating TO for performing the required Facilities Study.
For a service request to remain a Completed Application, the applicant shall execute
the Facilities Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO within ten
Business Days. If the applicant elects not to execute a Facilities Study Agreement, its
application shall be deemed withdrawn and the applicant shall reimburse to the
Participating TO all costs reasonably incurred in processing the application not
covered by the System Impact Study Agreement.
10.7. Relevant Sections Apply Upon Receipt of Facilities Study Agreement
Upon receipt of an executed Facilities Study Agreement by the Participating TO, the
relevant portions of Sections 9.1.3 through 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff shall apply.
10.8. Partial Interim Service
If the Participating TO determines that there will not be adequate transmission
capability to satisfy the full amount of a Completed Application for an increase in the
maximum rate of delivery or receipt associated with a new request for
Interconnection, the Participating TO nonetheless shall be obligated to offer and
provide the portion of the requested Interconnection that can be accommodated
without any additions or upgrades. However, the Participating TO shall not be
obligated to provide the incremental amount of requested Interconnection that
requires the addition of facilities or upgrades to the transmission system until such
facilities or upgrades have been placed in service.
10.9. Expedited Procedures for New Facilities
In lieu of the procedures set forth above, the applicant shall have the option to
expedite the process by requesting the Participating TO to tender at one time, together
with the results of required studies, an "Expedited Service Agreement" pursuant to
which the applicant would agree to compensate the Participating TO for all costs
reasonably incurred pursuant to the terms of this TO Tariff. In order to exercise this
option, the applicant shall request in writing an Expedited Service Agreement
covering all of the above -specified items within twenty Business Days of receiving
the results of the System Impact Study identifying needed facility additions or
upgrades or costs incurred in providing the requested Interconnection. The
Participating TO shall tender an Expedited Service Agreement within ten Business
Days of the applicant's request. While the Participating TO agrees to provide the
applicant with its best estimate of the new facility costs and other charges that may be
incurred, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, such estimate shall not be binding
and the applicant must agree in writing to compensate the Participating TO for all
costs reasonably incurred pursuant to the provisions of this TO Tariff. The applicant
shall execute and return such Expedited Service Agreement within ten Business Days
of its receipt or the applicant's request for Interconnection will cease to be a
Completed Application and will be deemed terminated and withdrawn. In that event,
the applicant shall reimburse to the Participating TO all costs reasonably incurred in
processing the application not covered by the terms of the System Impact Study
Agreement.
11.1. Procedures to Follow if Uncontrollable Force Occurs
In the event of the occurrence of an Uncontrollable Force which prevents a Party
from performing any of its obligations under this TO Tariff, such Party shall (i)
immediately notify the other Parties in writing of the occurrence of such
Uncontrollable Force, (ii) not be entitled to suspend performance in any greater scope
or longer duration than is required by the Uncontrollable Force, (iii) use its best
efforts to mitigate the effects of such Uncontrollable Force, remedy its inability to
perform, and resume full performance hereunder, (iv) keep the other Parties apprised
of such efforts on a continual basis and (v) provide written notice of the resumption
of performance hereunder. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the settlement of
any strike, lockout or labor dispute constituting an Uncontrollable Force shall be
within the sole discretion of the Party to this TO Tariff involved in such strike,
lockout, or labor dispute and the requirement that a Party must use its best efforts to
remedy the cause of the Uncontrollable Force and mitigate its effects and resume full
performance hereunder shall not apply to strikes, lockouts, or labor disputes. No
Party will be considered in default as to any obligation under this TO Tariff if
prevented from fulfilling the obligation due to the occurrence of an Uncontrollable
Force.
11.2. Indemnification
A Market Participant shall at.all times indemnify, defend, and save the Participating
TO harmless from any and all damages, losses, claims, (including claims and actions
relating to injury or to death of any person or damage to property), demands, suits,
recoveries, costs and expenses, court costs, attorney fees, and all other obligations by
or to third parties, arising out of or resulting from the Participating TO's performance
of its obligations under this TO Tariff on behalf of a Market Participant, except in
cases of negligence or intentional wrongdoing by the Participating TO.
12. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as affecting, in any way, the right of
Vernon to unilaterally make application to FERC as it deems necessary and
appropriate to recover its Transmission Revenue Requirements, or for a change in its
terms and conditions, including changes in rate methodology, or for a change in
designation of transmission facilities and Entitlements to be placed under the ISO's
control, pursuant to the applicable FERC rules, regulations, policies, and governing
statutes.
13.1. Notices
Any notices, demand, or request in accordance with this TO Tariff, unless otherwise
provided in this TO Tariff, shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly served,
given, or made: (i) upon delivery if delivered in person, (ii) five days after deposit in
the mail if sent by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, (iii) upon receipt of
confirmation by return electronic facsimile if sent by facsimile, or (iv) upon delivery
if delivered by prepaid commercial courier service, in each case addressed to a Party
at the address set forth in Appendix II. Any Parry may at any time, by notice to the
other Parties, change the designation or address of the person specified in Appendix II
to receive notice on its behalf. Any notice of a routine character in connection with
service under this TO Tariff shall be given in such a manner as the Parties may
determine from time to time, unless otherwise provided in this TO Tariff.
13.2. Waiver
Any waiver at any time by any Party of its rights with respect to any default under
this TO Tariff, or with respect to any other matter arising in connection with this TO
Tariff, shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver with respect to any subsequent
default or other matter arising in connection with this TO Tariff. Any delay short of
the statutory period of limitations in asserting or enforcing any right shall not
constitute or be deemed a waiver.
13.3. Confidentiality
13.3.1. Maintaining Confidentiality if Not for Public Disclosure
The Participating TO shall maintain the confidentiality of all of the documents, data,
and information provided to it by any other Party that such Party may designate as
confidential, provided, however, that the information will not be held confidential by
the receiving Party if (1) the designating Party is required to provide such information
for public disclosure pursuant to this TO Tariff or applicable regulatory requirements,
or (2) the information becomes available to the Public on a non -confidential basis
(other than from the receiving Party).
13.3.2. Disclosure of Confidential Information
Notwithstanding anything in this Section 11.3.2 to the contrary, if any Party is
required by applicable laws or regulations, or in the course of administrative or
judicial proceedings, to disclose information that is otherwise required to be
maintained in confidence pursuant to this Section 11.3.2, the Party may disclose such
information; provided, however, that as soon as such Party learns of the disclosure
requirement and prior to making such disclosure, such Party shall notify the affected
Party or Parties of the requirement and the terms thereof The affected Party or
Parties may, at their sole discretion and own costs, direct any challenge to or defense
against the disclosure requirement and the disclosing Party shall cooperate with such
affected Party or Parties to the maximum extent practicable to minimize the
disclosure of the information consistent with applicable law. The disclosing Party
shall cooperate with the affected Parties to obtain proprietary or confidential
treatment of confidential information by the person to whom such information is
disclosed prior to any such disclosure.
13.4. Titles
The captions and headings in this TO Tariff are inserted solely to facilitate reference
and shall have no bearing upon the interpretation of any of the rates, terms, and
conditions of this TO Tariff.
13.5. Severability
If any term, covenant, or condition of this TO Tariff or the application or effect of any
such term, covenant, or condition is held invalid as to any person, entity, or
circumstance, or is determined to be unjust, unreasonable, unlawful, imprudent, or
otherwise not in the public interest, by any court or government agency of competent
jurisdiction, then such term, covenant, or condition shall remain in force and effect to
the maximum extent permitted bylaw, and all other terms, covenants, and conditions
of this TO Tariff and their application shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in
force and effect. The Parties shall be relieved of their obligations only to the extent
necessary to eliminate such regulatory or other determination, unless a court or
governmental agency of competent jurisdiction holds that such provisions are not
severable from all other provisions of this TO Tariff.
13.6. Preservation of Obligations
Upon termination of this TO Tariff, all unsatisfied obligations of each Party shall be
preserved until satisfied.
13.7. Governing Law
This TO Tariff shall be interpreted, governed by, and construed under the laws of the
State of California, without regard to the principles of conflict of laws thereof, or the
laws of the United States, as applicable, as if executed and to be performed wholly
within the State of California.
13.8. Appendices Incorporated
The appendices to this TO Tariff are attached to this TO Tariff and are incorporated
by reference as if fully set forth herein.
13.9. Consistency with ISO Tariff
This TO Tariff is intended to be consistent with the ISO Tariff, and, if necessary,
shall be amended to conform with any changes authorized or required in any final
order in FERC Docket No. ER00-2019.
13.10. Disputes
Except as limited by law, the ISO ADR Procedures shall apply to all disputes
between parties which arise under this TO Tariff or under or in respect of the
proposed terms and conditions of a Facilities Study Agreement, System Impact Study
Agreement or Expedited Service Agreement. The ISO ADR Procedures set forth in
Section 13 of the ISO Tariff shall not apply to disputes as to whether rates and
charges set forth in this TO Tariff (other than charges for studies) are just and
reasonable under the FPA.
Transmission Revenue Requirement and TRBAA
The Vernon Base Transmission Revenue Requirement is $1,346,520','"�480 and is
comprised of the following components:
Base TRR costs not subject to ETC Adjustment Clause: $498,480
ETC Adjustment Clause:
Forecast SCE ETC Costs: $777-,000848,040
Balance of Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
Interest on Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
The ETC Adjustment Clause is: The projected SCE ETC Cost for the next
calendar year, plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior October through
September SCE ETC Cost with interest calculated pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a.
The ETC Adjustment Clause will be recalculated annually and filed with the
Commission with a proposed effective date of January I of each year.
The TRBAA is a ne ativ ' $4$,,09105,460 for calendar year 20142012.
Vernon's Gross Load, consistent with its TRR, used by the ISO to develop the
Transmission Access Charge is 1,288 6841,181,728 MWh.
All of Vernon's transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's
Operational Control are High Voltage Facilities as defined by the ISO Tariff.
The TRBAA will be recalculated annually consistent with the ISO Tariff approved by the
Vernon City Council, and provided to the ISO.'
ILIc11tcy V
Designated Representative:
Mr. Donal O'Callagh—anCarlos Fandino
City Director of Light and Power Department
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90041
Tel. No. (323) 583-8811
Fax No. (323) 581-7924
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF VERNON, CALIFORNIA
TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section No.
Preamble..........................................................................................................................................1
EffectiveDate.................................................................................................................................2
TODefinitions ................................................................................................................................3
Eligibility.........................................................................................................................................4
AccessCharges...............................................................................................................................5
Transmission Revenue Requirement................................................................................5.1
Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment("TRBAA")..............................5.2
ETCAdjustment...............................................................................................................5.2
AncillaryServices -Applicability and Charges............................................................................6
Billingand Payment.......................................................................................................................7
Obligation to Interconnect or Construct Transmission Expansions and
FacilityUpgrades...............................................................................................................8
Participating TO Obligation to Interconnect.....................................................................8.1
Participating TO Obligation to Construct Transmission Expansions or
FacilityUpgrades..................................................................................................8.2
Request for FERC Deference Regarding Need Determination........................................8.3
ExpansionProcess..........................................................................................................................9
Determination of Facilities...............................................................................................9.1
Obligationto Build...........................................................................................................9.2
Provisions Relating To Transmission Construction On the Systems Of
OtherTOs..............................................................................................................9.3
InterconnectionProcess...............................................................................................................10
Applicability...................................................................................................................10.1
Applications....................................................................................................................10.2
CompletedApplication....................................................................................................10.3
Notice of Need for System Impact Study.......................................................................10.4
System Impact Study Cost Reimbursement and Agreement..........................................10.5
System Impact Study Procedures....................................................................................10.6
Relevant Sections Apply Upon Receipt of Facilities Study Agreement .........................10.7
PartialInterim Service....................................................................................................10.8
Expedited Procedures for New Facilities........................................................................10.8
Uncontrollable Forces and Indemnification..............................................................................I I
Procedures to Follow if Uncontrollable Force Occurs...................................................11.1
Indemnification...............................................................................................................11.2
RegulatoryFilings........................................................................................................................12
Miscellaneous................................................................................................................................13
Notices............................................................................................................................13.1
Waiver.............................................................................................................................13.2
Confidentiality................................................................................................................13.3
Titles.............................................................................................................................13.4
Severability.....................................................................................................................13.5
Preservation of Obligations.............................................................................................13.6
GoverningLaw...............................................................................................................13.7
Appendices Incorporated................................................................................................13.8
Consistency with ISO Tariff...........................................................................................13.9
Disputes.........................................................................................................................13.10
APPENDIXI
APPENDIX II
1. Vernon's TRR for its high voltage transmission facilities and Entitlements placed
under the ISO's operational control, and certain terms and conditions relating to
transmission expansion of and interconnection with Vernon's high voltage
transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's operational control,
are set forth in this TO Tariff.
2. This TO Tariff is effective on the date on which Vernon became a Participating TO,
January 1, 2001, and shall continue to be effective so long as Vernon is a party to the
TCA.
3. Certain capitalized terms used in this TO Tariff that are set out immediately below
shall have the meanings set out immediately below. Capitalized terms used in this
tariff and not defined below shall have the meanings set out in the ISO Tariff as it
may be amended from time to time.
3.1. Completed Application
An application that satisfies all of the information and other requirements of this TO
Tariff, including any required deposit
3.2 Direct Assignment Facilities
Facilities or portions of facilities that are constructed by the Participating TO for the
sole use or benefit of a particular party requesting Interconnection under this TO
Tariff. Direct Assignment Facilities shall be specified in the Interconnection
Agreement that governs service to such party.
3.3. Existing Transmission Contract Adjustment Clause
The mechanism that adjusts Vernon's Base TRR for changes in the costs associated
with certain Existing Transmission Contracts ("ETCs"), consisting of Vernon's
projected annual cost of its ETCs with Southern California Edison ("SCE") for the
next calendar year, plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior year's costs of
such ETCs (as invoiced to Vernon by SCE during the period of October through
September) as compared with the projected cost of such ETCs for the same period,
including interest on the true -up amount at the rate computed by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a.
3.4. Facilities Study Agreement
An agreement between a Participating TO and either a Market Participant, Project
Sponsor, or identified principal beneficiaries pursuant to which the Market
Participants, Project Sponsor, and identified principal beneficiaries agree to reimburse
the Participating TO for the cost of a Facility Study.
3.5. Facility or Facilities Study
An engineering study conducted by a Participating TO to determine required
modifications to the Participating TO's transmission system, including the cost and
scheduled completion date for such modifications that will be required to provide
needed services.
3.6. Local Regulatory Authority
In the case of Vernon, the Vernon City Council.
3.7. Participating TO
A party to the TCA whose application under Section 2.2 of the TCA has been accepted
and who has placed its transmission assets and Entitlements under the ISO's
Operational Control in accordance with the TCA. A Participating TO may be an
Original Participating TO or a New Participating TO. For purposes of this TO Tariff,
the Participating TO is Vernon.
3.8. Project Proponent
A Market Participant or group of Market Participants that: (i) advocates a
transmission addition or upgrade; (ii) is unwilling to pay the full cost of the proposed
transmission addition and upgrade, and thus is not a Project Sponsor; and (iii) initiates
proceedings under the ISO ADR Procedures to determine the need for the proposed
transmission addition or upgrade.
3.9. System Impact Study
An engineering study conducted by a Participating TO to determine whether a request
for Interconnection to the Participating TO's transmission system would require new
transmission additions or upgrades.
3.10. System Impact Study Agreement
An agreement between a Participating TO and an entity that has requested
Interconnection to the Participating TO's transmission system pursuant to which the
entity requesting Interconnection agrees to reimburse the Participating TO for the cost
of a System Impact Study.
3.11. Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA")
A mechanism established by the Participating TO which will ensure that all
Transmission Revenue Credits and other credits specified in Sections 6 and S of
Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow through to ISO Tariff and TO Tariff
transmission customers.
3.12. Transmission Revenue Credit
Collectively, 1) the sum of: a) all revenues received by the Participating TO from the
ISO for Wheeling service, plus b) Usage Charge revenues received by the
Participating TO pursuant to Section 27.1.2.1.6(ii) of the ISO Tariff; minus 2) any
charges attributable to the Participating TO pursuant to ISO Tariff 27.1.2.1.7.
3.13. Transmission Revenue Requirement
The TRR is the total annual authorized revenue requirements associated with
transmission facilities and Entitlements turned over to the Operational Control of the
ISO by the Participating TO. The costs of any transmission facility turned over to the
Operational Control of the ISO shall be fully included in the Participating TO's TRR.
The TRR includes the costs of transmission facilities and Entitlements and deducts
Transmission Revenue Credits and credits for Standby Transmission Revenue and the
transmission revenue expected to be actually received by the Participating TO for
Existing Rights and Converted Rights. The TRR is shown in Appendix I.
4. Transmission service over Vernon's high voltage transmission facilities and
Entitlements placed under the ISO's Operational Control shall be provided only to
Eligible Customers as defined by the ISO Tariff. Any dispute as to whether a
customer is eligible for wholesale transmission service shall be resolved by FERC
and any dispute as to whether a Vernon End -Use Customer is eligible for service
under this TO Tariff shall be resolved by the Local Regulatory Authority. At the
present time, there are no Vernon End -Use Customers eligible for service under this
tariff.
5. The applicable Access Charges are provided in the ISO Tariff.
5.1. Transmission Revenue Requirement
As set forth in the ISO Tariff, the Transmission Revenue Requirement for each
Participating TO shall be used to develop the Access Charges set forth in the ISO
Tariff. Vernon's Transmission Revenue Requirement is set forth in Appendix I.
5.2. Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA")
The Participating TO shall maintain a Transmission Revenue Balancing Account
("TRBA") that will ensure that all Transmission Revenue Credits and the refunds,
specified in Sections 6 and 8 of Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow
through to transmission customers. The TRBAA shall be equal to: TRBAA = TRCF
+ TRCT + I .
TRCT The balance representing the prior period difference
between the projected Transmission Revenue Credits and
the actual credits.
TRCF = The forecast of Transmission Revenue Credits for the
following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the TRBA, which shall be
calculated using the interest rate pursuant to Section
35.19(a) of FERC's regulations under the Federal Power
Act (18 C.F.R. § 35.19(a)). Interest shall be calculated
based on the average TRBA principal balance each month,
compounded quarterly.
The Vernon TRBAA, calculated in accordance with the ISO Tariff and
approved by the City Council, is stated in Appendix I.
5.3. ETC Adjustment
ETC Adjustment Clause shall be equal to: ETC Adjustment = ETCCF ETCCT+ I.
ETCCT = The balance representing the prior period difference between the
projected cost of the SCE ETCs ("SCE ETC Cost") and the actual cost.
ETCCF = The forecast of SCE ETC Cost for the following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the ETC, which shall be calculated using
the interest rate pursuant to Section 35.19(a) of FERC's regulations under
the Federal Power Act (18 C.F.R. 35.19(a)). Interest shall be calculated
based on the average ETC true -up balance each month, compounded
quarterly.
6. If any Ancillary Services are required, Vernon will not provide such services, but
transmission customer will be required to meet any such requirement in accordance
with the ISO Tariff.
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7.2. The ISO, in accordance with the ISO Tariff, shall pay the Participating
TO, among other things, Wheeling, and Access Charge revenues in
accordance with the ISO Tariff.
7.3. Users of Vernon's high voltage transmission facilities and Entitlements
placed under the ISO's Operational Control shall pay to the ISO all
applicable charges in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
8.1. Participating TO Obligation to Interconnect
Sections 8, 9, and 10, and their subparts, are provided for consistency with other
PTOs' TO Tariffs and for potential future application should Vernon acquire
transmission facilities. These Sections 8, 9, and 10 are not presently applicable to any
Vernon facility. If the situation changes so that Vernon has legal authority over
transmission facilities so that Vernon is able to implement the provisions of Sections
8, 9, and 10 so that those provisions become effective, to the extent consistent with
Sections 9.2.1 and 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff, the Participating TO shall, at the request of
a third party pursuant to Section 210, interconnect its system to the generation of such
third party, or modify an existing Interconnection. Interconnections under this TO
Tariff shall be available to entities eligible to request interconnection consistent with
the provisions of Section 210(a) of the FPA.
8.1.1. Upgrade to Transmission System
Interconnection must be consistent with Good Utility Practice, in conformance with
all Applicable Reliability Criteria, all applicable statutes, and regulations. The
Participating TO will not upgrade its existing or planned transmission system to
accommodate. the Interconnection if doing so would impair system reliability, or
would otherwise impair or degrade pre-existing firm transmission service.
8.1.2. Costs Associated with Interconnection
The cost of any Direct Assignment Facilities constructed pursuant to this section shall
be borne by the party requesting the Interconnection. Any additional costs associated
with accommodating the Interconnection shall be allocated in accordance with the
cost responsibility methodology set forth in the ISO Tariff for transmission
expansions or upgrades. Any disputes regarding such cost allocation shall be
resolved in accordance with the ISO ADR Procedures. If a Market Participant fails to
raise through the ISO ADR Procedures a dispute as to whether a proposed
transmission addition or upgrade is needed, or as to the identity, if any, of the
beneficiary, then the Market Participant shall be deemed to have waived its right to
raise such dispute at a later date. The determination under the ISO ADR Procedures
as to whether the transmission addition or upgrade is needed and the identity, if any,
of the beneficiaries, including any determination by FERC or on appeal of a FERC
determination in accordance with that process, shall be final.
8.1.3. Execute Interconnection Agreement
Prior to the construction of any Interconnection facilities pursuant to this TO Tariff,
the party requesting an Interconnection shall execute an appropriate Interconnection
Agreement that will be filed with FERC, or the Local Regulatory Authority, in the
case of a Local Publicly Owned Electric Utility, and that will include, without
limitation, cost, responsibilities for engineering, equipment, and construction costs.
All costs shall be paid in advance by the requesting party.
8.1.4. Coordination with ISO on Interconnection Requests
The Participating TO shall coordinate with the ISO, pursuant to the provisions of the
TCA, in developing Interconnection standards and guidelines for processing
Interconnection requests under this TO Tariff.
8.2. Participating TO Obligation to Construct Transmission Expansions
or Facility Upgrades
The Participating TO shall be obligated to: (1) perform System Impact or Facility
Studies where the Project Sponsor or the ISO agrees to pay the study cost and
specifies the project objectives to be achieved, and (2) build transmission additions
and facility upgrades where the Participating TO is obligated to construct or expand
facilities in accordance with and subject to the limitations of the ISO Tariff and this
TO Tariff.
8.2.1. Obligation to Construct
A Participating TO shall not be obligated to construct or expand Interconnection
facilities or system upgrades unless and until the conditions stated in Section 9.2.1
hereof have been satisfied.
8.2.2. Local Furnishing Participating TO Obligation to Construct
A Local Furnishing Participating TO shall not be obligated to construct or expand
Interconnection facilities or system upgrades unless and until the conditions stated in
Section 9.3.3 hereof have been satisfied.
8.3. Request for FERC Deference Regarding Need Determination
It is intended that FERC grant substantial deference to the factual determinations of
the ISO, (including the ISO's ADR Procedures), the Vernon City Council, WSCC, or
RTG coordinated planning processes as to the need for or construction of a facility,
the need for full cost recovery, and the allocation of costs.
9.1. Determination of Facilities
A Participating TO shall perform a Facilities Study in accordance with this Section
where (1) the Participating TO is obligated to construct or expand facilities in
accordance with the ISO Tariff and this TO Tariff; (2) a Market Participant agrees to
pay the costs of the Facilities Study and specifies the project objectives to be achieved
in terms of increased capacity or reduced congestion; or (3) the Participating TO is
required to perform a Facilities Study pursuant to the ISO Tariff.
9.1.1. Payment of Facilities Study's Cost
9.1.1.1. Market Participant to Pay for Facilities Study
Where a Market Participant requests a Facilities Study and the need for the
transmission addition or upgrade has not yet been established in accordance with the
procedures established herein and the ISO Tariff, the Market Participant shall pay the
cost of the Facilities Study.
9.1.1.2. Project Sponsor or Project Proponent to Pay for
Faculties Study
Where the facilities to be added or upgraded have been determined to be needed in
accordance with the procedures established herein and the ISO Tariff, the Project
Sponsor, Project Proponent, or the ISO requesting the study shall pay the reasonable
cost of the Facilities Study. When the Participating TO is the Project Sponsor in
accordance with the ISO Tariff, the costs of the Facilities Study shall be recovered
through the Access Charges and transmission rates.
9.1.1.3. Principal Beneficiaries to Pay for Facilities Study
Where the facilities to be added or upgraded have been determined to be needed and
the principal beneficiaries have been identified by the ISO or ISO ADR Procedures in
accordance with the ISO Tariff, the Project Sponsor and the identified principal
beneficiaries shall pay the reasonable cost of the Facilities Study, in such proportions
as may be agreed, or, failing agreement, as determined in accordance with the ISO
ADR Procedures.
9.1.2. Payment Procedure
Where a Facilities Study is being conducted pursuant to this TO Tariff, the
Participating TO shall, as soon as practicable, tender to the Market Participant,
Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries, as the
case may be, a Facilities Study Agreement that defines the scope, content,
assumptions, and terms of reference for such study, the estimated time required to
complete it, and such other provisions as the parties may reasonably require and
pursuant to which such Market Participant, Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, the
ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries agree to reimburse the Participating TO the
reasonable cost of performing the required Facilities Study. If the Market Participant,
Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, the ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries, as
the case may be, agree to the terms of the Facilities Study Agreement, they shall
execute the Facilities Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO within
ten Business Days. If such Market Participant, Project Sponsor, Project Proponent,
the ISO, or identified principal beneficiary elects not to execute a Facilities Study
Agreement, the Participating TO shall have no obligation to complete a Facilities
Study.
9.1.3. Facilities Study Procedures
Upon receipt of an executed Facilities Study Agreement, a copy of which has been
provided to the ISO by the party requesting the Facilities Study, the Participating TO
will use due diligence to complete the required Facilities Study in accordance with
the terms of the Facilities Study Agreement.
9.2. Obligation to Build
9.2.1. Due Diligence to Construct
Subject to Section 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff, the Participating TO shall use due diligence
to construct, within a reasonable time, additions or upgrades to its transmission
system that it is obligated to construct pursuant to the ISO Tariff and this TO Tariff.
The Participating TO's obligation to build will be subject to: 1) its ability, after
making a good faith effort, to obtain the necessary approvals and property rights
under applicable federal, state, and local laws; 2) the presence of a cost recovery
mechanism with cost responsibility assigned in accordance with the ISO Tariff; and
3) a signed Participation Agreement. The Participating TO will not construct or
expand its existing or planned transmission system, if doing so would impair system
reliability as determined through systems analysis based on the Applicable Reliability
Criteria.
9.2.2. Delay in Construction or Expansion
If any event occurs that will materially affect the time for completion of new
facilities, or the ability to complete them, the Participating TO shall promptly notify:
(1) the Project Sponsor with regard to facilities determined to be needed; (2) the
Parties to the Participation Agreement with regard to facilities determined to be
needed pursuant to the ISO Tariff where principal beneficiaries were identified; and
(3) the ISO. In such circumstances, the Participating TO shall, within thirty days of
noticing such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, and the ISO of
such delays, convene a technical meeting with such Project Sponsor, Parties to the
Participation Agreement, and the ISO to discuss the circumstances which have arisen
and evaluate any options available. The Participating TO also shall make available to
such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, and the ISO, as the case
may be, studies and work papers related to the cause and extent of the delay and the
Participating TO's ability to complete the new facilities, including all information that
is in the possession of the Participating TO that is reasonably needed to evaluate the
alternatives.
9.2.2.1. Alternatives to the Original Facility Additions
If the review process of Section 9.2.2 determines that one or more alternatives exist to
the originally planned construction project, the Participating TO shall present such
alternatives for consideration to the Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation
Agreement, and the ISO, as the case may be. If upon review of any alternatives, such
Project Sponsor, the ISO, or Parties to the Participation Agreement wish to evaluate
or to proceed with one of the alternative additions or upgrades, such Project Sponsor,
the ISO, or Parties to the Participation Agreement may request that the Participating
TO prepare a revised Facility Study pursuant to Sections 9.1.1, 9.1.2, and 9.1.3 of this
TO Tariff. In the event the Participating TO concludes that no reasonable alternative
exists to the originally planned addition or upgrade and the Project Sponsor or Parties
to the Participation Agreement or the ISO disagree, the dispute shall be resolved
pursuant to the ISO ADR Procedure.
9.2.2.2. Refund Obligation for Unfinished Facility Additions
If the Participating TO and the Project Sponsor, the ISO, or Parties to the
Participation Agreement, as the case may be, mutually agree that no other reasonable
alternatives exist, the obligation to construct the requested additions or upgrades shall
terminate and any deposit not yet applied toward the expended project costs shall be
returned with interest pursuant to FERC Regulation 35.19(a)(2)(iii). However, the
Project Sponsor and any identified principal beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall
be responsible for all costs prudently incurred by the Participating TO through the
time the construction was suspended.
9.3. Provisions Relating To Transmission Construction On the Systems Of
Other TOs
9.3.1. Responsibility for Third Party Additions
A Participating TO shall not be responsible for making arrangements for any
engineering, permitting, and construction of any necessary facilities additions on the
system(s) of any other entity or for obtaining any regulatory approval for such
facilities. The Participating TO will undertake reasonable efforts through the
coordinated planning process to assist in making such arrangements, including,
without limitation, providing any information or data required by such other electric
system pursuant to Good Utility Practice.
9.3.2. Coordination of Third -Party System Additions
Where transmission additions or upgrades being built pursuant to the ISO Tariff
require additions or upgrades on other systems, to the extent consistent with Section
9.3.3 of this TO Tariff the Participating TO shall coordinate construction on its own
system with the construction required by others. The Participating TO, after
consultation with the ISO, the Project Sponsor, and Parties to the Participation
Agreement, as the case may be, may defer construction if the new transmission
facilities on another system cannot be completed in a timely manner. The
Participating TO shall notify such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation
Agreement, and the ISO, in writing of the basis for any decision to defer construction
and the specific problems which must be resolved before it will initiate or resume
construction of the new facilities. Within forty Business Days of receiving written
notification by the Participating TO of its intent to defer construction pursuant to this
section, such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, or the ISO may
challenge the decision in accordance with the ISO ADR Procedure.
9.3.3. Expansion by "Local Furnishing Participating TOs"
Notwithstanding any other provision of this TO Tariff, prior to requesting that a Local
Furnishing Participating TO construct or expand facilities, the ISO or Project Sponsor
shall tender (or cause to be tendered) an application under Section 211 of the FPA
requesting FERC to issue an order directing the Local Furnishing Participating TO to
construct or expand facilities as necessary to provide transmission service as
determined pursuant to the ISO Tariff. Such Local Furnishing Participating TO shall
thereafter, within ten Business Days of receiving a copy of the Section 211
application, waive its right to a request for service under Section 213(a) of the FPA
and to the issuance of a proposed order under Section 212(c) of the FPA. Upon
receipt of a final order from FERC under Section 211 of the FPA that is no longer
subject to rehearing or appeal, such Local Furnishing Participating TO shall construct
or expand facilities to comply with that FERC order and shall transfer to the ISO
Operational Control over the Local Furnishing Participating TO's expanded
transmission facilities in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
10.1. Applicability
All requests for Interconnection directly to the ISO Controlled Grid from parties
eligible to request such Interconnection consistent with Section 210(a) of the FPA
shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of this Section 10 which is subject to the
applicable interconnection, integration, exchange, operating, joint ownership and joint
participation agreements, and the rights and obligations of owners of jointly -owned
facilities.
10.2. Applications
Parties requesting Interconnections shall submit written applications to the
Participating TO and shall send a copy of the application to the ISO. The
Participating TO shall time -stamp the application to establish study priority.
10.3. Completed Application
A Completed Application shall provide all of the information listed in 18 C.F.R. §
2.20, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) The identity, address, telephone number, and facsimile number of
the entity requesting service;
(ii) The Interconnection point(s) and the location of the transmission
addition contemplated by the applicant;
(iii) The resultant (or new) maximum amount of Interconnection
capacity requested at each point which may experience such an
increase; and the increased transmission capacity of the
transmission addition requested;
(iv) The proposed date for initiating an Interconnection. In addition to
the information specified above, when required to properly
evaluate system conditions, the Participating TO also may ask the
applicant to provide the following:
(v) The electrical location of the source of the power (if known) to be
transmitted pursuant to the applicant's request for Interconnection.
If the source of the power is not known, a system purchase will be
assumed;
(vi) The electrical location of the ultimate load (if known). If the
location of the load is not known, a system sale will be assumed;
and
(vii) Such other information as the Participating TO reasonably requires
to process the application.
The Participating TO will treat the information in (v) and (vi) as confidential at the
request of the applicant except to the extent that disclosure of this information is
required by this TO Tariff, by regulatory or judicial order, for reliability purposes
pursuant to Good Utility Practice, or pursuant to RTG or ISO transmission
information sharing agreements. The Participating TO shall treat this information
consistent with the standards of conduct contained in Part 37 of FERC's regulations.
10.4. Notice of Need for System Impact Study
After receiving a Completed Application for Interconnection, the Participating TO
shall determine on a nondiscriminatory basis whether a System Impact Study is
needed. If the Participating TO determines that a System Impact Study is necessary
to accommodate the requested Interconnection, it shall so inform the applicant (and
shall send a courtesy copy to the ISO), as soon as practicable. In such cases, the
Participating TO shall within twenty Business Days of receipt of a Completed
Application, tender a System Impact Study Agreement that defines the scope, content,
assumptions and terms of reference for such study, the estimated time required to
complete it, and such other provisions as the parties may reasonably require, and
pursuant to which the applicant shall agree to reimburse the Participating TO for the
reasonable costs of performing the required System Impact Study. For an
Interconnection request to remain a Completed Application, the applicant shall
execute the System Impact Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO
within ten Business Days. If the applicant elects not to execute a System Impact
Study Agreement, its application shall be deemed withdrawn, and the applicant shall
reimburse to the Participating TO and the ISO all costs reasonably incurred in
processing the application.
10.5. System Impact Study Cost Reimbursement and Agreement
10.5.1. Cost Reimbursement
The System Impact Study Agreement shall clearly specify the maximum charge,
based on the Participating TO's estimate of the cost and time for completion of the
System Impact Study. The charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of the study.
In performing the System Impact Study, the Participating TO shall rely, to the extent
reasonably practicable, on existing transmission planning studies. The applicant will
not be assessed a charge for such existing studies; however, the applicant will be
responsible for the reasonable charges associated with any modifications to existing
planning studies that are reasonably necessary to evaluate the impact of the
applicant's request.
10.5.2. Multiple Parties
If multiple parties request Interconnection at the same location, the Participating TO
may conduct a single System Impact Study. The costs of that study shall be pro -rated
among the parties requesting Interconnection.
10.6. System Impact Study Procedures
Upon receipt of an executed System Impact Study Agreement, the Participating TO
will use due diligence to complete the required System Impact Study within a sixty
day period. The System Impact Study shall identify any system constraints which
cannot be reasonably accommodated through ISO Congestion Management, such that
transmission expansions or upgrades would be required to provide the requested
Interconnection. In the event that the Participating TO is unable to complete the
required System Impact Study within such time period, it shall so notify the applicant
and provide an estimated completion date along with an explanation of the reasons
why additional time is required to complete the required studies. A copy of the
completed System Impact Study and related work papers shall be made available to
the applicant and the ISO. The Participating TO will use the same due diligence in
completing the System Impact Study for others as it uses when completing studies for
its affiliated UDC. The Participating TO shall notify the applicant and the ISO
immediately upon completion of the System Impact Study.
10.6.1. Failure to Execute an Interconnection Agreement
If the Participating TO finds that the transmission system will be adequate to
accommodate all of a request for Interconnection and that no costs are likely to be
incurred for new transmission additions or upgrades, the applicant must execute an
Interconnection Agreement within ten Business Days of completion of the System
Impact Study or the application shall be deemed terminated and withdrawn.
10.6.2. Facilities Study Procedures
If a System Impact Study indicates that additions or upgrades to the transmission
system are needed to meet an applicant's request, the Participating TO shall, within
fifteen Business Days of the date of the System Impact Study, tender to the applicant
a Facilities Study Agreement that defines the scope, content, assumptions and terms
of reference for such study, the estimated time required to complete it, and such other
provisions as the parties may reasonably require, and pursuant to which the applicant
agrees to reimburse the Participating TO for performing the required Facilities Study.
For a service request to remain a Completed Application, the applicant shall execute
the Facilities Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO within ten
Business Days. If the applicant elects not to execute a Facilities Study Agreement, its
application shall be deemed withdrawn and the applicant shall reimburse to the
Participating TO all costs reasonably incurred in processing the application not .
covered by the System Impact Study Agreement.
10.7. Relevant Sections Apply Upon Receipt of Facilities Study Agreement
Upon receipt of an executed Facilities Study Agreement by the Participating TO, the
relevant portions of Sections 9.1.3 through 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff shall apply.
10.8. Partial Interim Service
If the Participating TO determines that there will not be adequate transmission
capability to satisfy the full amount of a Completed Application for an increase in the
maximum rate of delivery or receipt associated with a new request for
Interconnection, the Participating TO nonetheless shall be obligated to offer and
provide the portion of the requested Interconnection that can be accommodated
without any additions or upgrades. However, the Participating TO shall not be
obligated to provide the incremental amount of requested Interconnection that
requires the addition of facilities or upgrades to the transmission system until such
facilities or upgrades have been placed in service.
10.9. Expedited Procedures for New Facilities
In lieu of the procedures set forth above, the applicant shall have the option to
expedite the process by requesting the Participating TO to tender at one time, together
with the results of required studies, an "Expedited Service Agreement" pursuant to
which the applicant would agree to compensate the Participating TO for all costs
reasonably incurred pursuant to the terms of this TO Tariff. In order to exercise this
option, the applicant shall request in writing an Expedited Service Agreement
covering all of the above -specified items within twenty Business Days of receiving
the results of the System Impact Study identifying needed facility additions or
upgrades or costs incurred in providing the requested Interconnection. The
Participating TO shall tender an Expedited Service Agreement within ten Business
Days of the applicant's request. While the Participating TO agrees to provide the
applicant with its best estimate of the new facility costs and other charges that may be
incurred, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, such estimate shall not be binding
and the applicant must agree in writing to compensate the Participating TO for all
costs reasonably incurred pursuant to the provisions of this TO Tariff. The applicant
shall execute and return such Expedited Service Agreement within ten Business Days
of its receipt or the applicant's request for Interconnection will cease to be a
Completed Application and will be deemed terminated and withdrawn. In that event,
the applicant shall reimburse to the Participating TO all costs reasonably incurred in
processing the application not covered by the terms of the System Impact Study
Agreement.
11.1. Procedures to Follow if Uncontrollable Force Occurs
In the event of the occurrence of an Uncontrollable Force which prevents a Party
from performing any of its obligations under this TO Tariff, such Party shall (i)
immediately notify the other Parties in writing of the occurrence of such
Uncontrollable Force, (ii) not be entitled to suspend performance in any greater scope
or longer duration than is required by the Uncontrollable Force, (iii) use its best
efforts to mitigate the effects of such Uncontrollable Force, remedy its inability to
perform, and resume full performance hereunder, (iv) keep the other Parties apprised
of such efforts on a continual basis and (v) provide written notice of the resumption
of performance hereunder. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the settlement of
any strike, lockout or labor dispute constituting an Uncontrollable Force shall be
within the sole discretion of the Party to this TO Tariff involved in such strike,
lockout, or labor dispute and the requirement that a Party must use its best efforts to
remedy the cause of the Uncontrollable Force and mitigate its effects and resume full
performance hereunder shall not apply to strikes, lockouts, or labor disputes. No
Party will be considered in default as to any obligation under this TO Tariff if
prevented from fulfilling the obligation due to the occurrence of an Uncontrollable
Force.
11.2. Indemnification
A Market Participant shall at all times indemnify, defend, and save the Participating
TO harmless from any and all damages, losses, claims, (including claims and actions
relating to injury or to death of any person or damage to property), demands, suits,
recoveries, costs and expenses, court costs, attorney fees, and all other obligations by
or to third parties, arising out of or resulting from the Participating TO's performance
of its obligations under this TO Tariff on behalf of a Market Participant, except in
cases of negligence or intentional wrongdoing by the Participating TO.
12. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as affecting, in any way, the right of
Vernon to unilaterally make application to FERC as it deems necessary and
appropriate to recover its Transmission Revenue Requirements, or for a change in its
terms and conditions, including changes in rate methodology, or for a change in
designation of transmission facilities and Entitlements to be placed under the ISO's
control, pursuant to the applicable FERC rules, regulations, policies, and governing
statutes.
13.1. Notices
Any notices, demand, or request in accordance with this TO Tariff, unless otherwise
provided in this TO Tariff, shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly served,
given, or made: (i) upon delivery if delivered in person, (ii) five days after deposit in
the mail if sent by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, (iii) upon receipt of
confirmation by return electronic facsimile if sent by facsimile, or (iv) upon delivery
if delivered by prepaid commercial courier service, in each case addressed to a Party
at the address set forth in Appendix II. Any Party may at any time, by notice to the
other Parties, change the designation or address of the person specified in Appendix II
to receive notice on its behalf. Any notice of a routine character in connection with
service under this TO Tariff shall be given in such a manner as the Parties may
determine from time to time, unless otherwise provided in this TO Tariff.
13.2. Waiver
Any waiver at any time by any Party of its rights with respect to any default under
this TO Tariff, or with respect to any other matter arising in connection with this TO
Tariff, shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver with respect to any subsequent
default or other matter arising in connection with this TO Tariff. Any delay short of
the statutory period of limitations in asserting or enforcing any right shall not
constitute or be deemed a waiver.
13.3. Confidentiality
13.3.1. Maintaining Confidentiality if Not for Public Disclosure
The Participating TO shall maintain the confidentiality of all of the documents, data,
and information provided to it by any other Party that such Party may designate as
confidential, provided, however, that the information will not be held confidential by
the receiving Party if (1) the designating Party is required to provide such information
for public disclosure pursuant to this TO Tariff or applicable regulatory requirements,
or (2) the information becomes available to the Public on a non -confidential basis
(other than from the receiving Party).
13.3.2. Disclosure of Confidential Information
Notwithstanding anything in this Section 11.3.2 to the contrary, if any Party is
required by applicable laws or regulations, or in the course of administrative or
judicial proceedings, to disclose information that is otherwise required to be
maintained in confidence pursuant to this Section 11.3.2, the Party may disclose such
information; provided, however, that as soon as such Party learns of the disclosure
requirement and prior to making such disclosure, such Party shall notify the affected
Party or Parties of the requirement and the terms thereof. The affected Party or
Parties may, at their sole discretion and own costs, direct any challenge to or defense
against the disclosure requirement and the disclosing Party shall cooperate with such
affected Party or Parties to the maximum extent practicable to minimize the
disclosure of the information consistent with applicable law. The disclosing Party
shall cooperate with the affected Parties to obtain proprietary or confidential
treatment of confidential information by the person to whom such information is
disclosed prior to any such disclosure.
13.4. Titles
The captions and headings in this TO Tariff are inserted solely to facilitate reference
and shall have no bearing upon the interpretation of any of the rates, terms, and
conditions of this TO Tariff.
13.5. Severability
If any term, covenant, or condition of this TO Tariff or the application or effect of any
such term, covenant, or condition is held invalid as to any person, entity, or
circumstance, or is determined to be unjust, unreasonable, unlawful, imprudent, or
otherwise not in the public interest, by any court or government agency of competent
jurisdiction, then such term, covenant, or condition shall remain in force and effect to
the maximum extent permitted bylaw, and all other terms, covenants, and conditions
of this TO Tariff and their application shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in
force and effect. The Parties shall be relieved of their obligations only to the extent
necessary to eliminate such regulatory or other determination, unless a court or
governmental agency of competent jurisdiction holds that such provisions are not
severable from all other provisions of this TO Tariff.
13.6. Preservation of Obligations
Upon termination of this TO Tariff, all unsatisfied obligations of each Party shall be
preserved until satisfied.
13.7. Governing Law
This TO Tariff shall be interpreted, governed by, and construed under the laws of the
State of California, without regard to the principles of conflict of laws thereof, or the
laws of the United States, as applicable, as if executed and to be performed wholly
within the State of California.
13.8. Appendices Incorporated
The appendices to this TO Tariff are attached to this TO Tariff and are incorporated
by reference as if fully set forth herein.
13.9. Consistency with ISO Tariff
This TO Tariff is intended to be consistent with the ISO Tariff, and, if necessary,
shall be amended to conform with any changes authorized or required in any final
order in FERC Docket No. ER00-2019.
13.10. Disputes
Except as limited by law, the ISO ADR Procedures shall apply to all disputes
between parties which arise under this TO Tariff or under or in respect of the
proposed terms and conditions of a Facilities Study Agreement, System Impact Study
Agreement or Expedited Service Agreement. The ISO ADR Procedures set forth in
Section 13 of the ISO Tariff shall not apply to disputes as to whether rates and
charges set forth in this TO Tariff (other than charges for studies) are just and
reasonable under the FPA.
Transmission Revenue Requirement and TRBAA
The Vernon Base Transmission Revenue Requirement is $1,346,520 and is comprised of
the following components:
Base TRR costs not subject to ETC Adjustment Clause: $498,480
ETC Adjustment Clause:
Forecast SCE ETC Costs: $848,040
Balance of Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
Interest on Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
The ETC Adjustment Clause is: The projected SCE ETC Cost for the next
calendar year, plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior October through
September SCE ETC Cost with interest calculated pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a.
The ETC Adjustment Clause will be recalculated annually and filed with the
Commission with a proposed effective date of January 1 of each year.
The TRBAA is a negative $105,460 for calendar year 2012
Vernon's Gross Load, consistent with its TRR, used by the ISO to develop the
Transmission Access Charge is 1,181,728 MWh.
All of Vernon's transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's
Operational Control are High Voltage Facilities as defined by the ISO Tariff.
The TRBAA will be recalculated annually consistent with the ISO Tariff approved by the
Vernon City Council, and provided to the ISO.
NOTICES
Designated Representative:
Mr. Carlos Fandino
Director of Light and Power Department
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90041
Tel. No. (323) 583-8811
Fax No. (323) 581-7924
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 19, 2011
TO: Carlos Fandino, Director of Light Power
FROM: Willard Yamaguchi, City Clerk
RE: Resolution No. 2011-169 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Establishing a Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment for 2012 in
Accordance with Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff, and Providing for Tariff Sheet
Changes to Implement the Adjustment, and Adopting an Amended Transmission Owner
Tariff
Transmitted herewith is a certified copy of Resolution No. 2011-169 referenced above, which was
approved by City Council on October 18, 2011, and an original notarized affidavit of Carlos R. Fandino
Jr. for your transmittal to the appropriate party.
Please ensure that a copy of the transmittal communication is sent to my attention for the file.
Thank you.
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Resolution No. 2011-169
CERTIFICATE
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I, Willard Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby certify that
the attached is a full and complete copy of:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-169 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Establishing a Transmission Revenue
Balancing Account Adjustment for 2012 in Accordance With
Vernon's Transmission Owner Tariff, and Providing for Tariff
Sheet Changes to Implement the Adjustment, and Adopting an
Amended Transmission Owner Tariff
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the official Seal of the
State of California, on
SEAL:
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles,
this 14 day of October 2011.
AFFIDAVIT OF
CARLOS R. FANDINO JR.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Carlos R. Fandino, Jr., being duly sworn, deposes and states that he is
the Director of the Vernon Light and Power Department; that the "City of Vernon
Light and Power Department Staff Report Regarding the Establishment of a New
Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment for Calendar Year 2012,"
including Exhibit 1 through 4 that are part of that Report, were prepared under his
supervision; that the report and exhibits are correct to the best of his knowledge,
information, and belief; and that he presented this report to the Vernon City
Council as the basis for the Transmission Revenue Balancing Account
Adjustment and Transmission Owner Tariff Appendix I Amendment that is being
filed by Vernon at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing which you
may attend.
PLACE: Vernon City Hall
City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 8:00 a.m., or
as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard
PURPOSE: To consider evidence to establish Vernon's
new Transmission Revenue Balancing Account
Adjustment for its high voltage (over 200
kV) transmission entitlements (all located
outside the City) pursuant to Vernon's
Transmission Owner Tariff, to consider
evidence to establish Vernon's new Existing
Transmission Contract Adjustment for its
high voltage (over 200 kV) transmission
entitlements (all located outside the City)
pursuant to Vernon's Transmission Owner
Tariff, to consider evidence to establish
Vernon's new estimated 2012 Gross Load
pursuant to Vernon's Transmission Owner
Tariff, and to consider evidence to adopt
an amended Transmission Owner Tariff
incorporating certain ministerial changes.
Any interested person may attend and may make an oral
presentation to the City Council at the time of the hearing, or
may present written comments prior to the hearing.
If you challenge the approval of the establishment of
Vernon's new Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment or
any provision thereof in court, you may be limited to raising
only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered
to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting.
Information may be obtained by contacting the office of the
City Clerk at the above address.
The hearing may be continued or adjourned to a stated time
and place without further notice of a public hearing.
Dated: October 4, 2011
S/
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk
DECEIVED DECEIVED
OCT 112011 OCT 0 6 2011
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY ADMINISTRATION
STAFF REPORT C
LIGHT & POWER
DATE: October 5, 2011
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council,
FROM: Carlos R. Fandino, Jr. �' l
RE: Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment for 2012 and
Amended Transmission Owner Tariff
Purpose:
Detailed Staff Report is enclosed.
Recommendation:
1. Approve the newly calculated TRBAA of a negative $105,460.
2. Approve replacing the existing TRBAA of positive $18,109 with the new TRBAA
for 2012 of a negative $105,460.
3. Approve the attached revised Appendix I of Vernon's TO Tariff reflecting the
TRBAA of negative $105,460.
4. Approve the amended TO Tariff, attached hereto as Exhibit 6, which reflects
ministerial revisions eliminating references to (a) Net FTR Revenue and (b)
Usage Charges (and related ISO Tariff sections) as they are no longer used in
the ISO Tariff, and makes conforming changes to the numbering of Section 3 of
the TO Tariff.
5. Approve the submission of Vernon's TRBAA and amended TO Tariff and
supporting documentation, such as this Staff Report and the City Council
Resolution approving the new TRBAA and amended TO Tariff, to FERC
Staff would like this matter to be addressed on October 18, 2011 City Council meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no known fiscal impact.
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON ESTABLISHING A TRANSMISSION
REVENUE BALANCING ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT FOR
2012 IN ACCORDANCE WITH VERNON'S
TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF, AND PROVIDING
FOR TARIFF SHEET CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT THE
ADJUSTMENT, AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED
TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon ("City") is a chartered
municipal corporation of the State of California that owns and
operates a system for the generation, purchase, transmission,
distribution and sale of electric capacity and energy; and
WHEREAS, the City is a Participating Transmission
Owner ("PTO") with the California Independent System Operator
Corporation ("ISO"), and the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission ("FERC") has approved its existing Transmission Owner
Tariff ("TO Tariff"); and
WHEREAS, the ISO, through charges assessed ISO
customers under the ISO Open Access Transmission Tariff ("ISO
Tariff"), reimburses the City according to the City's current
Transmission Revenue Requirement ("TRR") in return for the City
turning over to the ISO the operation and control of the City's
transmission entitlements; and
WHEREAS, the TO Tariff provides for periodic
recalculation of the Transmission Revenue Balancing Account
Adjustment ("TRBAA"), which -is a ratemaking mechanism designed
to ensure that all Transmission Revenue Credits flow through to
ISO customers; and
WHEREAS, the City's current TO Tariff includes certain
terms from, and references to, the ISO Tariff that have become
obsolete due to changes in the ISO Tariff, and, at the direction
of the City's staff, outside counsel has prepared, and the
City's staff has reviewed, an amended TO Tariff to remove such
obsolete ISO Tariff terms and references; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City to file an
amended TO Tariff with FERC that conforms to the currently
effective version of the ISO Tariff; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was published on
or before October 8, 2011, notifying all interested parties that
a hearing to consider evidence to establish the City's new TRBAA
for 2012 and to adopt an amended TO Tariff that reflects certain
changes in the ISO Tariff was scheduled for October 18, 2011, at
approximately 8 a.m., subject to the hearing being continued or
adjourned to a stated time and place without further notice of
public hearing; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on October 18,
2011, in which the City Council took evidence from staff and
those other persons in attendance who wished to be heard on the
establishment of the City's new TRBAA and the adoption of an
amended TO Tariff; and
WHEREAS, the Light & Power Department has prepared a
Staff Report, with exhibits, dated on or about October 5, 2011
("Staff Report"), which determines the new TRBAA for 2012 to be
consistent with the TO Tariff, supports the TRBAA and the TO
Tariff sheet changes to implement the new TRBAA effective
January 1, 2012, and supports the proposed revisions to the TO
Tariff to reflect changes in the ISO Tariff, also to be
effective January 1,'2012; and
WHEREAS, the Light & Power Department has recommended
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that the TRBAA, Appendix I to the TO Tariff implementing the new
TRBAA, and the amended TO Tariff be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and considered all
evidence, both written and oral, presented in consideration of
the establishment of the City's new TRBAA, revised Appendix I to
the TO Tariff implementing the new TRBAA, and amended TO Tariff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon
hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained
hereinabove are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon
hereby further finds and determines that all persons have had the
opportunity to be heard or to file written comments to the
proposed establishment of the City's new TRBAA, amended TO Tariff,
and amended Appendix I to the TO Tariff implementing the new
TRBAA, and, after due consideration of any and all evidence
submitted at the public hearing, determines that there are
compelling reasons to justify the establishment of the City's new
TRBAA for 2012, and the adoption of an amended TO Tariff
reflecting changes in the ISO Tariff and an amended Appendix I to
the TO Tariff implementing the new TRBAA for 2012, a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon
hereby approves, pursuant to the TO Tariff and to be effective
on January 1, 2012, the establishment of the City's new TRBAA
for 2012, and the adoption of an amended TO Tariff reflecting
changes in the ISO Tariff and revised Appendix I to the TO Tariff
implementing the new TRBAA for 2012, as described in the Staff
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Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and
made a part hereof.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon
hereby authorizes outside counsel to submit the City's new TRBAA
for 2012, the amended TO Tariff reflecting changes in the ISO
Tariff, the revised Appendix I to the TO Tariff and supporting
documentation, such as the Staff Report and this City Council
Resolution, to FERC on behalf of the City of Vernon.
SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 2011.
ATTEST:
[name], City Clerk
(name], Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, , City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution
No. was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on
Monday, October 18, 2011, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor of the City of Vernon.
(SEAL)
[name], City Clerk
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CITY OF VERNON LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT REGARDING THE ESTABLSHMENT OF A NEW
TRANSMISSION REVENUE BALANCING ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 AND THE ADOPTION
OF AN AMENDED TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF
October 5, 2011
The City of Vernon ("Vernon" or "City") is a Scheduling Coordinator and a
Participating Transmission Owner ("PTO") in the California Independent System
Operator Corporation ("ISO"). To participate in the ISO, PTOs are required to turn
over administrative control of their transmission facilities and entitlements to the ISO.
In return, the ISO collects revenues for each PTO pursuant to calculations that
reflect the expenses and capital costs incurred by each PTO to provide transmission
services.
The relationship between PTOs and the ISO is governed by a Transmission
Control Agreement ("TCA"), which sets forth the specific duties and obligations of all
PTOs. The TCA requires all PTOs to file a Transmission Owner Tariff ("TO Tariff')
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC").
Pursuant to Section 5.2 of the TO Tariff, Vernon updates its Transmission
Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAX) annually. The TRBAA is a tariff
mechanism designed to ensure that all Transmission Revenue Credits ("TRCs") are
flowed through to ISO open access transmission tariff ("ISO Tariff') customers via
annual update filings at the FERC by PTOs. Appendix F, Schedule 3, Section
6.1(b), of the ISO Tariff describes the annual TRBAA calculation as "a dollar amount
based on the projected Transmission Revenue Credits as adjusted for the true up of
the prior year's difference between projected and actual credits." This Staff Report
supports the establishment of a new TRBAA based on the requirements of the TO
Tariff and the ISO Tariff and the adoption of related ministerial amendments to the
TO Tariff in order to reflect changes in the ISO markets and ISO Tariff.
Staff Report
TRBAA 2012
Page 2 of 6
SUMMARY
Section 5.2 of the Vernon TO Tariff identifies the items to be reflected in the
TRBAA and sets forth the procedure for revising the Transmission Revenue
Balancing Account ("TRBA") on an annual basis, as follows:
5.2 Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment
The Participating TO shall maintain a TRBA that will ensure that all
Transmission Revenue Credits and the refunds, specified in Sections 6
and 8 of Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow through to
transmission customers.
The TRBAA shall be equal to: TRBAA = TRCF + TRCT+ I.
TRCT = The balance representing the prior period difference between
the projected Transmission Revenue Credits and the actual credits.
TRCF = The forecast of Transmission Revenue Credits for the
following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the TRBA, which shall be calculated using
the interest rate pursuant to Section 35.19(a) of FERC's regulations
under the Federal Power Act (18 C.F.R. § 35.19(a)). Interest shall be
calculated based on the average TRBA principal balance each month,
compounded quarterly.
Transmission Revenue Credits ("TRCs") are defined in Section 3.13 of the current
Vernon TO Tariff as follows:
3.13 Transmission Revenue Credit. Collectively, 1) the sum of: a) all
revenues received by the Participating TO from the ISO for Wheeling
service, plus b) Usage Charge revenues received by the Participating
TO pursuant to Section 27.1.2.1.6(ii) of the ISO Tariff, plus c) Net FTR
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Revenue received by the Participating TO; minus 2) any charges
attributable to the Participating TO (but not those attributable to the
FTR Holder) pursuant to ISO Tariff 27.1.2.1.7.
This definition of Transmission Revenue Credit contains references to "Net
FTR Revenue" and two ISO Tariff Sections (27.1.2.1.6(ii) and 27.1.2.1.7) related to
Usage Charges, all of which are obsolete under the currently effective version of the
ISO Tariff. As explained below, references to these concepts should be deleted
from the definition of Transmission Revenue Credit and other sections of the TO
Tariff.
The TRBAA is based on the balance in the TRBA as of September 30 of the
current year and a forecast of the TRCs expected to be received in the following
year. A summary of the elements of the Vernon TRBAA proposed to be effective
January 1, 2012 is shown in Exhibit 1. It shows that the balance in the Vernon
TRBA as of September 30, 2011, which reflects services rendered through June 30,
2011, is a credit of $97,085, including interest. TRCs are projected to be a credit of
$8,376. Taken together, these items sum up to a TRBAA to be effective for the
twelve months starting January 1, 2012 of a credit, or negative, balance of $105,460.
All of the Vernon transmission entitlements that are reflected in Vernon's
transmission rates and the TRBAA are high voltage facilities. Therefore, there is no
need to allocate TRCs or other TRBAA components between high voltage and low
voltage rates.
CALCULATION OF THE NEW TRBAA
The TRBAA is equal to the sum of: TRCF + TRCT+ I.
The balance in the TRBA of a credit of $97,085 as of September 30, 2011
represents the sum of the TRCT and the I components.
The TRCT Component of Vernon's TRBAA
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TRCT represents a balance that reflects the difference for the prior period
between the projected TRCs and the actual credits. The prior period in this case is
the twelve-month period starting October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2011.
A summary of the determination of the September 30, 2011 balance in the
Vernon TRBA is shown in Exhibit 2. The TRCT component reflects 1) the previously
projected 2010 TRCs for Vernon of $411,764 or $34,313.67 per month, for the
months October through December 2010, and 2) projected 2011 TRCs of $18,109 or
$1,509.08 per month, for the months January through September 2011—both
elements as reflected on Line No. 10 of Exhibit 2. Adjustments for actual payable
TRCs reflecting high voltage wheeling revenues payable to the TO (i.e., Vernon) are
reflected in Line 11 of Exhibit 2 and produce the under (over) collection figures for
the monthly payable TRC balances reflected in Line 14 of Exhibit 2. The monthly
balances are carried forward from month to month in Line 14 of Exhibit 2. Interest is
calculated monthly (the I component) on the under (over) payment and is
compounded quarterly into the monthly payable TRC balances pursuant to Section
5.2 of the Vernon TO Tariff. The interest calculation for payable TRC balances is
shown in Lines 16-20 of Exhibit 2. The TRBA balance on September 30, 2011 is
shown in Line 25 of Exhibit 2.
The I (Interest) Component of Vernon's TRBAA
As discussed above, the I component reflects interest on payable balances
and on payments for prior year TRCs. As provided in Section 5.2 of Vernon's TO
Tariff, monthly interest carrying costs are calculated using the 18 C.F.R. § 35.19(a)
interest rates and calculation method. These interest rates are published by FERC
and reflect the prime rate values published in the Federal Reserve Bank's "Selected
Interest Rates."
The calculation of interest is reflected in Exhibit 2 and is included as an
integral part of the calculation of the TRBA balance on September 30, 2011. It is not
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reflected as a separate line item in Exhibit 1.
The TRCF Component of Vernon's TRBAA
The TRCF component of Vernon's TRBAA stands for the forecast of TRCs for
the following calendar year, in this case 2012. These forecast TRCs reflect
projected wheeling revenues.
Wheeling revenues, which correspond to ISO Charge Type 384, are projected
to be a credit of $8,376, as shown in Exhibit 3.
These projections are based on the accruals for services provided during the
twelve-month period ending June 30, 2011, which are reflected in the ISO's invoices
to Vernon through September 30, 2011. A summary of the monthly accruals for the
twelve months ending September 30, 2011 is shown in Exhibit 4.
MINISTERIAL CHANGES TO THE TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF
The ISO Tariff has been revised to implement the ISO's Market Redesign and
Technology Upgrade ("MRTU"). The current ISO Tariff no longer uses the defined
terms "Net FTR Revenue" or "Usage Charge", which were included in prior versions
of the ISO Tariff. There are no longer revenues associated with these terms. Staff
therefore recommends that references to Net FTR Revenue and Usage Charges be
removed from the TO Tariff in order to conform to the currently effective ISO Tariff.
At the direction of City's staff, outside counsel has prepared, and the City's
staff has reviewed, an amended TO Tariff to reflect these changes in the ISO Tariff.
A redlined copy of the amended TO Tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit 6. This
revised version of the TO Tariff is identical to the City's current TO Tariff, except that
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' The attached revised TO Tariff also makes one additional non -substantive change: updating the name and title
of the City's Designated Representative for Notices on the final page of the TO Tariff.
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(1) deletes Section 3.7, the definition of "Net FTR Revenues" and
renumbers the remaining definitions in Section 3 of the TO Tariff
accordingly;
(2) revises the definition of Transmission Revenue Credit to delete
references to FTR Revenues and two obsolete ISO Tariff Sections
related to Usage Charges (27.1.2.1.6(ii) and 27.1.2.1.7) so that the
new definition of Transmission Revenue Credit reads, "3.12
Transmission Revenue Credit. The sum of all revenues
received by the Participating TO for Wheeling service'; and
(3) deletes the references to FTR auction proceeds and Usage Charge
in Section 7.2.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Approve the newly calculated TRBAA of a negative $105,460.
2. Approve replacing the existing TRBAA of positive $18,109 with the new
TRBAA for 2012 of a negative $105,460.
3. Approve the attached revised Appendix I of Vernon's TO Tariff reflecting the
TRBAA of negative $105,460.
4. Approve the amended TO Tariff, attached hereto as Exhibit 6, which reflects
ministerial revisions eliminating references to (a) Net FTR Revenue and (b)
Usage Charges (and related ISO Tariff sections) as they are no longer used
in the ISO Tariff, and makes conforming changes to the numbering of Section
3 of the TO Tariff.
5. Approve the submission of Vernon's TRBAA and amended TO Tariff and
supporting documentation, such as this Staff Report and the City Council
Resolution approving the new TRBAA and amended TO Tariff, to FERC.
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4 TRANSMISSION REVENUE BALANCING ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT (TRBAA)
5 CALENDAR YEAR 2012
Balance in TRBA on September 30, 2011
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19 Line 9 Exhibit 2, Column N, Line No.25.
20 Line 12 Exhibit 3, Column E, Line No.23.
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CITY OF VERNON
FORECAST TRANSMISSION CREDITS
for Calendar Year 2012 TRBAA
Wheeling NET FTR Total
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
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($697.98) $0.00 ($697.98)
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Month
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July-10
August-10
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October-10
November-10
December-10
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April-11
May-11
June-11
Historical Transmission Credits
for Calendar Year 2012 TRBAA
Wheeling Revenues
ISO INVOICE ISO INVOICE
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Final
($1,711.48) $0.00
($1,374.37) $0.00
($630.88) $0.00
($786.96) $0.00
($412.17) $0.00
($893.33) $0.00
($353.57) $0.00
($536.52) $0.00
($311.51) $0.00
($372.24) $0.00
($411.44) $0.00
($581.27) $0.00
Total Service Month
($1,711.48)
($1,374.37)
($630.88)
($786.96)
($412.17)
($893.33)
($353.57)
($536.52)
($311.51)
($372.24)
($411.44)
581.27
($8.375.74)
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APPENDIX I
Transmission Revenue Requirement and TRBAA
The Vernon Base Transmission Revenue Requirement is $1,346,520 and is comprised of the
following components:
Base TRR costs not subject to ETC Adjustment Clause: $498,480
ETC Adjustment Clause:
Forecast SCE ETC Costs: $848,040
Balance of Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
Interest on Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
The ETC Adjustment Clause is: The projected SCE ETC Cost for the next calendar year,
plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior October through September SCE ETC
Cost with interest calculated pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a. The ETC Adjustment
Clause will be recalculated annually and filed with the Commission with a proposed
effective date of January 1 of each year.
The TRBAA is a negative $105,460 for calendar year 2012.
Vernon's Gross Load, consistent with its TRR, used by the ISO to develop the Transmission
Access Charge is 1,181,728 MWh.
All of Vernon's transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's Operational
Control are High Voltage Facilities as defined by the ISO Tariff.
The TRBAA will be recalculated annually consistent with the ISO Tariff approved by the
Vernon City Council, and provided to the ISO.
APPENDIX I
Transmission Revenue Requirement and TRBAA
The Vernon Base Transmission Revenue Requirement is $' ,'"_5,4801,346,520 and is comprised
of the following components:
Base TRR costs not subject to ETC Adjustment Clause: $498,480
ETC Adjustment Clause:
Forecast SCE ETC Costs: $777,,000848 040
Balance of Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
Interest on Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
The ETC Adjustment Clause is: The projected SCE ETC Cost for the next calendar year,
plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior October through September SCE ETC
Cost with interest calculated pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a. The ETC Adjustment
Clause will be recalculated annually and filed with the Commission with a proposed
effective date of January I of each year.
The TRBAA is a pesiti e-ne ative $4S,i-09105,460 for calendar year 28112012
Vernon's Gross Load, consistent with its TRR, used by the ISO to develop the Transmission
Access Charge is 1,288,6841,181,728 MWh.
All of Vernon's transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's Operational
Control are High Voltage Facilities as defined by the ISO Tariff.
The TRBAA will be recalculated annually consistent with the ISO Tariff approved by the
Vernon City Council, and provided to the ISO.
EXHIBIT 6
CITY OF VERNON, CALIFORNIA
TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section No.
Preamble.........................................................................................................................................1
EffectiveDate.................................................................................................................................2
TODefinitions................................................................................................................................3
Eligibility.........................................................................................................................................4
AccessCharges...............................................................................................................................5
Transmission Revenue Requirement..........................................................
Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA")........
ETC Adjustment ........................................
Ancillary Services -Applicability and Charges............................................................................6
Billingand Payment.......................................................................................................................7
Obligation to Interconnect or Construct Transmission Expansions and
FacilityUpgrades...............................................................................................................8
Participating TO Obligation to Interconnect.....................................................................8.1
Participating TO Obligation to Construct Transmission Expansions or
FacilityUpgrades..................................................................................................8.2
Request for FERC Deference Regarding Need Determination........................................8.3
ExpansionProcess..........................................................................................................................9
Determinationof Facilities...............................................................................................9.1
Obligationto Build...........................................................................................................9.2
Provisions Relating To Transmission Construction On the Systems Of
OtherTOs..............................................................................................................9.3
InterconnectionProcess...............................................................................................................10
Applicability...................................................................................................................10.1
Applications....................................................................................................................10.2
CompletedApplication...................................................................................................10.3
Notice of Need for System Impact Study.......................................................................10.4
System Impact Study Cost Reimbursement and Agreement..........................................10.5
System Impact Study Procedures....................................................................................10.6
Relevant Sections Apply Upon Receipt of Facilities Study Agreement .........................10.7
Partial Interim Service....................................................................................................10.8
Expedited Procedures for New Facilities........................................................................10.8
UncontrollableForces and Indemnification..............................................................................11
Procedures to Follow if Uncontrollable Force Occurs...................................................11.1
Indemnification...............................................................................................................11.2
RegulatoryFilings........................................................................................................................12
Miscellaneous................................................................................................................................13
Notices.........................................
Waiver..........................................
Confidentiality .............................
Titles..........................................
Severability..................................
Preservation of Obligations..........
Governing Law ............................
Appendices Incorporated .............
Consistency with ISO Tariff ........
Disputes........................................
..................................................................................13.1
..................................................................................13.2
..................................................................................13.3
..................................................................................13.4
..................................................................................13.5
..................................................................................13.6
..................................................................................13.7
..................................................................................13.8
..................................................................................13.9
................................................................................13.10
APPENDIXI
APPENDIX II
1. Vernon's TRR for its high voltage transmission facilities and Entitlements placed
under the ISO's operational control, and certain terms and conditions relating to
transmission expansion of and interconnection with Vernon's high voltage
transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's operational control,
are set forth in this TO Tariff.
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2. This TO Tariff is effective on the date on which Vernon became a Participating TO,
January 1, 2001, and shall continue to be effective so long as Vernon is a party to the
TCA.
3. Certain capitalized terms used in this TO Tariff that are set out immediately below
shall have the meanings set out immediately below. Capitalized terms used in this
tariff and not defined below shall have the meanings set out in the ISO Tariff as it
may be amended from time to time.
3.1. Completed Application
An application that satisfies all of the information and other requirements of this TO
Tariff, including any required deposit
3.2 Direct Assignment Facilities
Facilities or portions of facilities that are constructed by the Participating TO for the
sole use or benefit of a particular party requesting Interconnection under this TO
Tariff. Direct Assignment Facilities shall be specified in the Interconnection
Agreement that governs service to such party.
3.3. Existing Transmission Contract Adjustment Clause
The mechanism that adjusts Vernon's Base TRR for changes in the costs associated
with certain Existing Transmission Contracts ("ETCs"), consisting of Vernon's
projected annual cost of its ETCs with Southern California Edison ("SCE") for the
next calendar year, plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior year's costs of
such ETCs (as invoiced to Vernon by SCE during the period of October through
September) as compared with the projected cost of such ETCs for the same period,
including interest on the true -up amount at the rate computed by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a.
3.4. Facilities Study Agreement
An agreement between a Participating TO and either a Market Participant, Project
Sponsor, or identified principal beneficiaries pursuant to which the Market
Participants, Project Sponsor, and identified principal beneficiaries agree to reimburse
the Participating TO for the cost of a Facility Study.
3.5. Facility or Facilities Study
An engineering study conducted by a Participating TO to determine required
modifications to the Participating TO's transmission system, including the cost and
scheduled completion date for such modifications that will be required to provide
needed services.
3.6. Local Regulatory Authority
In the case of Vernon, the Vernon City Council.
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3.78. Participating TO
A party to the TCA whose application under Section 2.2 of the TCA has been accepted
and who has placed its transmission assets and Entitlements under the ISO's
Operational Control in accordance with the TCA. A Participating TO may be an
Original Participating TO or a New Participating TO. For purposes of this TO Tariff,
the Participating TO is Vernon.
3.89. Project Proponent
A Market Participant or group of Market Participants that: (i) advocates a
transmission addition or upgrade; (ii) is unwilling to pay the full cost of the proposed
transmission addition and upgrade, and thus is not a Project Sponsor; and (iii) initiates
proceedings under the ISO ADR Procedures to determine the need for the proposed
transmission addition or upgrade.
3.940. System Impact Study
An engineering study conducted by a Participating TO to determine whether a request
for Interconnection to the Participating TO's transmission system would require new
transmission additions or upgrades.
3.101. System Impact Study Agreement
An agreement between a Participating TO and an entity that has requested
Interconnection to the Participating TO's transmission system pursuant to which the
entity requesting Interconnection agrees to reimburse the Participating TO for the cost
of a System Impact Study.
3.112. Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA")
A mechanism established by the Participating TO which will ensure that all
Transmission Revenue Credits and other credits specified in Sections 6 and S of
Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow through to ISO Tariff and TO Tariff
transmission customers.
3.123. Transmission Revenue Credit
Collectively, 1) the sum of: a) all revenues received by the Participating TO from the
ISO for Wheeling service, plus b) Usage Charge revenues received by the
Participating TO pursuant to Section 27.1.2.1.6(ii) of the ISO Tariff, plus e) NET FTn
D even° _ _ ed by the Pat4ieipmi ., TO; minus 2) any charges attributable to the
Participating TO (btA net , 4ribtitable to the FTD Heide-` pursuant to ISO Tariff
27.1.2.1.7.
3.1413. Transmission Revenue Requirement
The TRR is the total annual authorized revenue requirements associated with
transmission facilities and Entitlements turned over to the Operational Control of the
ISO by the Participating TO. The costs of any transmission facility turned over to the
Operational Control of the ISO shall be fully included in the Participating TO's TRR.
The TRR includes the costs of transmission facilities and Entitlements and deducts
Transmission Revenue Credits and credits for Standby Transmission Revenue and the
transmission revenue expected to be actually received by the Participating TO for
Existing Rights and Converted Rights. The TRR is shown in Appendix I.
4. Transmission service over Vernon's high voltage transmission facilities and
Entitlements placed under the ISO's Operational Control shall be provided only to
Eligible Customers as defined by the ISO Tariff. Any dispute as to whether a
customer is eligible for wholesale transmission service shall be resolved by FERC
and any dispute as to whether a Vernon End -Use Customer is eligible for service
under this TO Tariff shall be resolved by the Local Regulatory Authority. At the
present time, there are no Vernon End -Use Customers eligible for service under this
tariff.
5. The applicable Access Charges are provided in the ISO Tariff.
5.1. Transmission Revenue Requirement
As set forth in the ISO Tariff, the Transmission Revenue Requirement for each
Participating TO shall be used to develop the Access Charges set forth in the ISO
Tariff. Vernon's Transmission Revenue Requirement is set forth in Appendix I.
5.2. Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA")
The Participating TO shall maintain a Transmission Revenue Balancing Account
("TRBA") that will ensure that all Transmission Revenue Credits and the refunds,
specified in Sections 6 and 8 of Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow
through to transmission customers. The TRBAA shall be equal to: TRBAA = TRCF
+TROT+I.
TRCT The balance representing the prior period difference
between the projected Transmission Revenue Credits and
the actual credits.
TRCF = The forecast of Transmission Revenue Credits for the
following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the TRBA, which shall be
calculated using the interest rate pursuant to Section
35.19(a) of FERC's regulations under the Federal Power
Act (18 C.F.R. § 35.19(a)). Interest shall be calculated
based on the average TRBA principal balance each month,
compounded quarterly.
The Vernon TRBAA, calculated in accordance with the ISO Tariff and
approved by the City Council, is stated in Appendix I.
5.3. ETC Adjustment
ETC Adjustment Clause shall be equal to: ETC Adjustment = ETCCF ETCCT+ I.
ETCCT = The balance representing the prior period difference between the
projected cost of the SCE ETCs ("SCE ETC Cost") and the actual cost.
ETCCF = The forecast of SCE ETC Cost for the following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the ETC, which shall be calculated using
the interest rate pursuant to Section 35.19(a) of FERC's regulations under
the Federal Power Act (18 C.F.R. 35.19(a)). Interest shall be calculated
based on the average ETC true -up balance each month, compounded
quarterly.
6. If any Ancillary Services are required, Vernon will not provide such services, but
transmission customer will be required to meet any such requirement in accordance
with the ISO Tariff.
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7.2. The ISO, in accordance with the ISO Tariff, shall pay the Participating
TO, among other things, Wheeling, Usage —,and Access Charge revenues—
«d FTD abet..n p feeeeds (...,..ludi«« Usage lR.afge revenues payable to
FTUHolders) in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
7.3. Users of Vernon's high voltage transmission facilities and Entitlements
placed under the ISO's Operational Control shall pay to the ISO all
applicable charges in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
8.1. Participating TO Obligation to Interconnect
Sections 8, 9, and 10, and their subparts, are provided for consistency with other
PTOs' TO Tariffs and for potential future application should Vernon acquire
transmission facilities. These Sections 8, 9, and 10 are not presently applicable to any
Vernon facility. If the situation changes so that Vernon has legal authority over
transmission facilities so that Vernon is able to implement the provisions of Sections
8, 9, and 10 so that those provisions become effective, to the extent consistent with
Sections 9.2.1 and 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff, the Participating TO shall, at the request of
a third party pursuant to Section 210, interconnect its system to the generation of such
third party, or modify an existing Interconnection. Interconnections under this TO
Tariff shall be available to entities eligible to request interconnection consistent with
the provisions of Section 210(a) of the FPA.
8.1.1. Upgrade to Transmission System
Interconnection must be consistent with Good Utility Practice, in conformance with
all Applicable Reliability Criteria, all applicable statutes, and regulations. The
Participating TO will not upgrade its existing or planned transmission system to
accommodate the Interconnection if doing so would impair system reliability, or
would otherwise impair or degrade pre-existing firm transmission service.
8.1.2. Costs Associated with Interconnection
The cost of any Direct Assignment Facilities constructed pursuant to this section shall
be borne by the party requesting the Interconnection. Any additional costs associated
with accommodating the Interconnection shall be allocated in accordance with the
cost responsibility methodology set forth in the ISO Tariff for transmission
expansions or upgrades. Any disputes regarding such cost allocation shall be
resolved in accordance with the ISO ADR Procedures. If a Market Participant fails to
raise through the ISO ADR Procedures a dispute as to whether a proposed
transmission addition or upgrade is needed, or as to the identity, if any, of the
beneficiary, then the Market Participant shall be deemed to have waived its right to
raise such dispute at a later date. The determination under the ISO ADR Procedures
as to whether the transmission addition or upgrade is needed and the identity, if any,
of the beneficiaries, including any determination by FERC or on appeal of a FERC
determination in accordance with that process, shall be final.
8.1.3. Execute Interconnection Agreement
Prior to the construction of any Interconnection facilities pursuant to this TO Tariff,
the party requesting an Interconnection shall execute an appropriate Interconnection
Agreement that will be filed with FERC, or the Local Regulatory Authority, in the
case of a Local Publicly Owned Electric Utility, and that will include, without
limitation, cost, responsibilities for engineering, equipment, and construction costs.
All costs shall be paid in advance by the requesting party.
8.1.4. Coordination with ISO on Interconnection Requests
The Participating TO shall coordinate with the ISO, pursuant to the provisions of the
TCA, in developing Interconnection standards and guidelines for processing
Interconnection requests under this TO Tariff.
8.2. Participating TO Obligation to Construct Transmission Expansions
or Facility Upgrades
The Participating TO shall be obligated to: (1) perform System Impact or Facility
Studies where the Project Sponsor or the ISO agrees to pay the study cost and
specifies the project objectives to be achieved, and (2) build transmission additions
and facility upgrades where the Participating TO is obligated to construct or expand
facilities in accordance with and subject to the limitations of the ISO Tariff and this
TO Tariff.
8.2.1. Obligation to Construct
A Participating TO shall not be obligated to construct or expand Interconnection
facilities or system upgrades unless and until the conditions stated in Section 9.2.1
hereof have been satisfied.
8.2.2. Local Furnishing Participating TO Obligation to Construct
A Local Furnishing Participating TO shall not be obligated to construct or expand
Interconnection facilities or system upgrades unless and until the conditions stated in
Section 9.3.3 hereof have been satisfied.
8.3. Request for FERC Deference Regarding Need Determination
It is intended that FERC grant substantial deference to the factual determinations of
the ISO, (including the ISO's ADR Procedures), the Vernon City Council, WSCC, or
RTG coordinated planning processes as to the need for or construction of a facility,
the need for full cost recovery, and the allocation of costs.
9.1. Determination of Facilities
A Participating TO shall perform a Facilities Study in accordance with this Section
where (1) the Participating TO is obligated to construct or expand facilities in
accordance with the ISO Tariff and this TO Tariff; (2) a Market Participant agrees to
pay the costs of the Facilities Study and specifies the project objectives to be achieved
in terms of increased capacity or reduced congestion; or (3) the Participating TO is
required to perform a Facilities Study pursuant to the ISO Tariff.
9.1.1. Payment of Facilities Study's Cost
9.1.1.1. Market Participant to Pay for Facilities Study
Where a Market Participant requests a Facilities Study and the need for the
transmission addition or upgrade has not yet been established in accordance with the
procedures established herein and the ISO Tariff, the Market Participant shall pay the
cost of the Facilities Study.
9.1.1.2. Project Sponsor or Project Proponent to Pay for
Faculties Study
Where the facilities to be added or upgraded have been determined to be needed in
accordance with the procedures established herein and the ISO Tariff, the Project
Sponsor, Project Proponent, or the ISO requesting the study shall pay the reasonable
cost of the Facilities Study. When the Participating TO is the Project Sponsor in
accordance with the ISO Tariff, the costs of the Facilities Study shall be recovered
through the Access Charges and transmission rates.
9.1.1.3. Principal Beneficiaries to Pay for Facilities Study
Where the facilities to be added or upgraded have been determined to be needed and
the principal beneficiaries have been identified by the ISO or ISO ADR Procedures in
accordance with the ISO Tariff, the Project Sponsor and the identified principal
beneficiaries shall pay the reasonable cost of the Facilities Study, in such proportions
as may be agreed, or, failing agreement, as determined in accordance with the ISO
ADR Procedures.
9.1.2. Payment Procedure
Where a Facilities Study is being conducted pursuant to this TO Tariff, the
Participating TO shall, as soon as practicable, tender to the Market Participant,
Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries, as the
case may be, a Facilities Study Agreement that defines the scope, content,
assumptions, and terms of reference for such study, the estimated time required to
complete it, and such other provisions as the parties may reasonably require and
pursuant to which such Market Participant, Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, the
ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries agree to reimburse the Participating TO the
reasonable cost of performing the required Facilities Study. If the Market Participant,
Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, the ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries, as
the case may be, agree to the terms of the Facilities Study Agreement, they shall
execute the Facilities Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO within
ten Business Days. If such Market Participant, Project Sponsor, Project Proponent,
the ISO, or identified principal beneficiary elects not to execute a Facilities Study
Agreement, the Participating TO shall have no obligation to complete a Facilities
Study.
9.1.3. Facilities Study Procedures
Upon receipt of an executed Facilities Study Agreement, a copy of which has been
provided to the ISO by the party requesting the Facilities Study, the Participating TO
will use due diligence to complete the required Facilities Study in accordance with
the terms of the Facilities Study Agreement.
9.2. Obligation to Build
9.2.1. Due Diligence to Construct
Subject to Section 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff, the Participating TO shall use due diligence
to construct, within a reasonable time, additions or upgrades to its transmission
system that it is obligated to construct pursuant to the ISO Tariff and this TO Tariff.
The Participating TO's obligation to build will be subject to: 1) its ability, after
making a good faith effort, to obtain the necessary approvals and property rights
under applicable federal, state, and local laws; 2) the presence of a cost recovery
mechanism with cost responsibility assigned in accordance with the ISO Tariff, and
3) a signed Participation Agreement. The Participating TO will not construct or
expand its existing or planned transmission system, if doing so would impair system
reliability as determined through systems analysis based on the Applicable Reliability
Criteria.
9.2.2. Delay in Construction or Expansion
If any event occurs that will materially affect the time for completion of new
facilities, or the ability to complete them, the Participating TO shall promptly notify:
(1) the Project Sponsor with regard to facilities determined to be needed; (2) the
Parties to the Participation Agreement with regard to facilities determined to be
needed pursuant to the ISO Tariff where principal beneficiaries were identified; and
(3) the ISO. In such circumstances, the Participating TO shall, within thirty days of
noticing such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, and the ISO of
such delays, convene a technical meeting with such Project Sponsor, Parties to the
Participation Agreement, and the ISO to discuss the circumstances which have arisen
and evaluate any options available. The Participating TO also shall make available to
such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, and the ISO, as the case
may be, studies and work papers related to the cause and extent of the delay and the
Participating TO's ability to complete the new facilities, including all information that
is in the possession of the Participating TO that is reasonably needed to evaluate the
alternatives.
9.2.2.1. Alternatives to the Original Facility Additions
If the review process of Section 9.2.2 determines that one or more alternatives exist to
the originally planned construction project, the Participating TO shall present such
alternatives for consideration to the Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation
Agreement, and the ISO, as the case may be. If upon review of any alternatives, such
Project Sponsor, the ISO, or Parties to the Participation Agreement wish to evaluate
or to proceed with one of the alternative additions or upgrades, such Project Sponsor,
the ISO, or Parties to the Participation Agreement may request that the Participating
TO prepare a revised Facility Study pursuant to Sections 9.1.1, 9.1.2, and 9.1.3 of this
TO Tariff. In the event the Participating TO concludes that no reasonable alternative
exists to the originally planned addition or upgrade and the Project Sponsor or Parties
to the Participation Agreement or the ISO disagree, the dispute shall be resolved
pursuant to the ISO ADR Procedure.
9.2.2.2. Refund Obligation for Unfinished Facility Additions
If the Participating TO and the Project Sponsor, the ISO, or Parties to the
Participation Agreement, as the case may be, mutually agree that no other reasonable
alternatives exist, the obligation to construct the requested additions or upgrades shall
terminate and any deposit not yet applied toward the expended project costs shall be
returned with interest pursuant to FERC Regulation 35.19(a)(2)(iii). However, the
Project Sponsor and any identified principal beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall
be responsible for all costs prudently incurred by the Participating TO through the
time the construction was suspended.
9.3. Provisions Relating To Transmission Construction On the Systems Of
Other TOs
9.3.1. Responsibility for Third Party Additions
A Participating TO shall not be responsible for making arrangements for any
engineering, permitting, and construction of any necessary facilities additions on the
system(s) of any other entity or for obtaining any regulatory approval for such
facilities. The Participating TO will undertake reasonable efforts through the
coordinated planning process to assist in making such arrangements, including,
without limitation, providing any information or data required by such other electric
system pursuant to Good Utility Practice.
9.3.2. Coordination of Third -Party System Additions
Where transmission additions or upgrades being built pursuant to the ISO Tariff
require additions or upgrades on other systems, to the extent consistent with Section
9.3.3 of this TO Tariff the Participating TO shall coordinate construction on its own
system with the construction required by others. The Participating TO, after
consultation with the ISO, the Project Sponsor, and Parties to the Participation
Agreement, as the case may be, may defer construction if the new transmission
facilities on another system cannot be completed in a timely manner. The
Participating TO shall notify such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation
Agreement, and the ISO, in writing of the basis for any decision to defer construction
and the specific problems which must be resolved before it will initiate or resume
construction of the new facilities. Within forty Business Days of receiving written
notification by the Participating TO of its intent to defer construction pursuant to this
section, such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, or the ISO may
challenge the decision in accordance with the ISO ADR Procedure.
9.3.3. Expansion by "Local Furnishing Participating TOs"
Notwithstanding any other provision of this TO Tariff, prior to requesting that a Local
Furnishing Participating TO construct or expand facilities, the ISO or Project Sponsor
shall tender (or cause to be tendered) an application under Section 211 of the FPA
requesting FERC to issue an order directing the Local Furnishing Participating TO to
construct or expand facilities as necessary to provide transmission service as
determined pursuant to the ISO Tariff. Such Local Furnishing Participating TO shall
thereafter, within ten Business Days of receiving a copy of the Section 211
application, waive its right to a request for service under Section 213(a) of the FPA
and to the issuance of a proposed order under Section 212(c) of the FPA. Upon
receipt of a final order from FERC under Section 211 of the FPA that is no longer
subject to rehearing or appeal, such Local Furnishing Participating TO shall construct
or expand facilities to comply with that FERC order and shall transfer to the ISO
Operational Control over the Local Furnishing Participating TO's expanded
transmission facilities in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
10.1. Applicability
All requests for Interconnection directly to the ISO Controlled Grid from parties
eligible to request such Interconnection consistent with Section 210(a) of the FPA
shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of this Section 10 which is subject to the
applicable interconnection, integration, exchange, operating, joint ownership and joint
participation agreements, and the rights and obligations of owners of jointly -owned
facilities.
10.2. Applications
Parties requesting Interconnections shall submit written applications to the
Participating TO and shall send a copy of the application to the ISO. The
Participating TO shall time -stamp the application to establish study priority.
10.3. Completed Application
A Completed Application shall provide all of the information listed in 18 C.F.R. §
2.20, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) The identity, address, telephone number, and facsimile number of
the entity requesting service;
(ii) The Interconnection point(s) and the location of the transmission
addition contemplated by the applicant;
(iii) The resultant (or new) maximum amount of Interconnection
capacity requested at each point which may experience such an
increase; and the increased transmission capacity of the
transmission addition requested;
(iv) The proposed date for initiating an Interconnection. In addition to
the information specified above, when required to properly
evaluate system conditions, the Participating TO also may ask the
applicant to provide the following:
(v) The electrical location of the source of the power (if known) to be
transmitted pursuant to the applicant's request for Interconnection.
If the source of the power is not known, a system purchase will be
assumed;
(vi) The electrical location of the ultimate load (if known). If the
location of the load is not known, a system sale will be assumed;
and
(vii) Such other information as the Participating TO reasonably requires
to process the application.
The Participating TO will treat the information in (v) and (vi) as confidential at the
request of the applicant except to the extent that disclosure of this information is
required by this TO Tariff, by regulatory or judicial order, for reliability purposes
pursuant to Good Utility Practice, or pursuant to RTG or ISO transmission
information sharing agreements. The Participating TO shall treat this information
consistent with the standards of conduct contained in Part 37 of FERC's regulations.
10.4. Notice of Need for System Impact Study
After receiving a Completed Application for Interconnection, the Participating TO
shall determine on a nondiscriminatory basis whether a System Impact Study is
needed. If the Participating TO determines that a System Impact Study is necessary
to accommodate the requested Interconnection, it shall so inform the applicant (and
shall send a courtesy copy to the ISO), as soon as practicable. In such cases, the
Participating TO shall within twenty Business Days of receipt of a Completed
Application, tender a System Impact Study Agreement that defines the scope, content,
assumptions and terms of reference for such study, the estimated time required to
complete it, and such other provisions as the parties may reasonably require, and
pursuant to which the applicant shall agree to reimburse the Participating TO for the
reasonable costs of performing the required System Impact Study. For an
Interconnection request to remain a Completed Application, the applicant shall
execute the System Impact Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO
within ten Business Days. If the applicant elects not to execute a System Impact
Study Agreement, its application shall be deemed withdrawn, and the applicant shall
reimburse to the Participating TO and the ISO all costs reasonably incurred in
processing the application.
10.5. System Impact Study Cost Reimbursement and Agreement
10.5.1. Cost Reimbursement
The System Impact Study Agreement shall clearly specify the maximum charge,
based on the Participating TO's estimate of the cost and time for completion of the
System Impact Study. The charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of the study.
In performing the System Impact Study, the Participating TO shall rely, to the extent
reasonably practicable, on existing transmission planning studies. The applicant will
not be assessed a charge for such existing studies; however, the applicant will be
responsible for the reasonable charges associated with any modifications to existing
planning studies that are reasonably necessary to evaluate the impact of the
applicant's request.
10.5.2. Multiple Parties
If multiple parties request Interconnection at the same location, the Participating TO
may conduct a single System Impact Study. The costs of that study shall be pro -rated
among the parties requesting Interconnection.
10.6. System Impact Study Procedures
Upon receipt of an executed System Impact Study Agreement, the Participating TO
will use due diligence to complete the required System Impact Study within a sixty
day period. The System Impact Study shall identify any system constraints which
cannot be reasonably accommodated through ISO Congestion Management, such that
transmission expansions or upgrades would be required to provide the requested
Interconnection. In the event that the Participating TO is unable to complete the
required System Impact Study within such time period, it shall so notify the applicant
and provide an estimated completion date along with an explanation of the reasons
why additional time is required to complete the required studies. A copy of the
completed System Impact Study and related work papers shall be made available to
the applicant and the ISO. The Participating TO will use the same due diligence in
completing the System Impact Study for others as it uses when completing studies for
its affiliated UDC. The Participating TO shall notify the applicant and the ISO
immediately upon completion of the System Impact Study.
10.6.1. Failure to Execute an Interconnection Agreement
If the Participating TO finds that the transmission system will be adequate to
accommodate all of a request for Interconnection and that no costs are likely to be
incurred for new transmission additions or upgrades, the applicant must execute an
Interconnection Agreement within ten Business Days of completion of the System
Impact Study or the application shall be deemed terminated and withdrawn.
10.6.2. Facilities Study Procedures
If a System Impact Study indicates that additions or upgrades to the transmission
system are needed to meet an applicant's request, the Participating TO shall, within
fifteen Business Days of the date of the System Impact Study, tender to the applicant
a Facilities Study Agreement that defines the scope, content, assumptions and terms .
of reference for such study, the estimated time required to complete it, and such other
provisions as the parties may reasonably require, and pursuant to which the applicant
agrees to reimburse the Participating TO for performing the required Facilities Study.
For a service request to remain a Completed Application, the applicant shall execute
the Facilities Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO within ten
Business Days. If the applicant elects not to execute a Facilities Study Agreement, its
application shall be deemed withdrawn and the applicant shall reimburse to the
Participating TO all costs reasonably incurred in processing the application not
covered by the System Impact Study Agreement.
10.7. Relevant Sections Apply Upon Receipt of Facilities Study Agreement
Upon receipt of an executed Facilities Study Agreement by the Participating TO, the
relevant portions of Sections 9.1.3 through 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff shall apply.
10.8. Partial Interim Service
If the Participating TO determines that there will not be adequate transmission
capability to satisfy the full amount of a Completed Application for an increase in the
maximum rate of delivery or receipt associated with a new request for
Interconnection, the Participating TO nonetheless shall be obligated to offer and
provide the portion of the requested Interconnection that can be accommodated
without any additions or upgrades. However, the Participating TO shall not be
obligated to provide the incremental amount of requested Interconnection that
requires the addition of facilities or upgrades to the transmission system until such
facilities or upgrades have been placed in service.
10.9. Expedited Procedures for New Facilities
In lieu of the procedures set forth above, the applicant shall have the option to
expedite the process by requesting the Participating TO to tender at one time, together
with the results of required studies, an "Expedited Service Agreement" pursuant to
which the applicant would agree to compensate the Participating TO for all costs
reasonably incurred pursuant to the terms of this TO Tariff. In order to exercise this
option, the applicant shall request in writing an Expedited Service Agreement
covering all of the above -specified items within twenty Business Days of receiving
the results of the System Impact Study identifying needed facility additions or
upgrades or costs incurred in providing the requested Interconnection. The
Participating TO shall tender an Expedited Service Agreement within ten Business
Days of the applicant's request. While the Participating TO agrees to provide the
applicant with its best estimate of the new facility costs and other charges that may be
incurred, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, such estimate shall not be binding
and the applicant must agree in writing to compensate the Participating TO for all
costs reasonably incurred pursuant to the provisions of this TO Tariff. The applicant
shall execute and return such Expedited Service Agreement within ten Business Days
of its receipt or the applicant's request for Interconnection will cease to be a
Completed Application and will be deemed terminated and withdrawn. In that event,
the applicant shall reimburse to the Participating TO all costs reasonably incurred in
processing the application not covered by the terms of the System Impact Study
Agreement.
11.1. Procedures to Follow if Uncontrollable Force Occurs
In the event of the occurrence of an Uncontrollable Force which prevents a Party
from performing any of its obligations under this TO Tariff, such Party shall (i)
immediately notify the other Parties in writing of the occurrence of such
Uncontrollable Force, (ii) not be entitled to suspend performance in any greater scope
or longer duration than is required by the Uncontrollable Force, (iii) use its best
efforts to mitigate the effects of such Uncontrollable Force, remedy its inability to
perform, and resume full performance hereunder, (iv) keep the other Parties apprised
of such efforts on a continual basis and (v) provide written notice of the resumption
of performance hereunder. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the settlement of
any strike, lockout or labor dispute constituting an Uncontrollable Force shall be
within the sole discretion of the Party to this TO Tariff involved in such strike,
lockout, or labor dispute and the requirement that a Party must use its best efforts to
remedy the cause of the Uncontrollable Force and mitigate its effects and resume full
performance hereunder shall not apply to strikes, lockouts, or labor disputes. No
Party will be considered in default as to any obligation under this TO Tariff if
prevented from fulfilling the obligation due to the occurrence of an Uncontrollable
Force.
11.2. Indemnification
A Market Participant shall at all times indemnify, defend, and save the Participating
TO harmless from any and all damages, losses, claims, (including claims and actions
relating to injury or to death of any person or damage to property), demands, suits,
recoveries, costs and expenses, court costs, attorney fees, and all other obligations by
or to third parties, arising out of or resulting from the Participating TO's performance
of its obligations under this TO Tariff on behalf of a Market Participant, except in
cases of negligence or intentional wrongdoing by the Participating TO.
12. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as affecting, in any way, the right of .
Vernon to unilaterally make application to FERC as it deems necessary and
appropriate to recover its Transmission Revenue Requirements, or for a change in its
terms and conditions, including changes in rate methodology, or for a change in
designation of transmission facilities and Entitlements to be placed under the ISO's
control, pursuant to the applicable FERC rules, regulations, policies, and governing
statutes.
13.1. Notices
Any notices, demand, or request in accordance with this TO Tariff, unless otherwise
provided in this TO Tariff, shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly served,
given, or made: (i) upon delivery if delivered in person, (ii) five days after deposit in
the mail if sent by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, (iii) upon receipt of
confirmation by return electronic facsimile if sent by facsimile, or (iv) upon delivery
if delivered by prepaid commercial courier service, in each case addressed to a Party
at the address set forth in Appendix II. Any Party may at any time, by notice to the
other Parties, change the designation or address of the person specified in Appendix II
to receive notice on its behalf. Any notice of a routine character in connection with
service under this TO Tariff shall be given in such a manner as the Parties may
determine from time to time, unless otherwise provided in this TO Tariff.
13.2. Waiver
Any waiver at any time by any Party of its rights with respect to any default under
this TO Tariff, or with respect to any other matter arising in connection with this TO
Tariff, shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver with respect to any subsequent
default or other matter arising in connection with this TO Tariff. Any delay short of
the statutory period of limitations in asserting or enforcing any right shall not
constitute or be deemed a waiver.
13.3. Confidentiality
13.3.1. Maintaining Confidentiality if Not for Public Disclosure
The Participating TO shall maintain the confidentiality of all of the documents, data,
and information provided to it by any other Party that such Party may designate as
confidential, provided, however, that the information will not be held confidential by
the receiving Party if (1) the designating Party is required to provide such information
for public disclosure pursuant to this TO Tariff or applicable regulatory requirements,
or (2) the information becomes available to the Public on a non -confidential basis
(other than from the receiving Party).
13.3.2. Disclosure of Confidential Information
Notwithstanding anything in this Section 11.3.2 to the contrary, if any Party is
required by applicable laws or regulations, or in the course of administrative or
judicial proceedings, to disclose information that is otherwise required to be
maintained in confidence pursuant to this Section 11.3.2, the Party may disclose such
information; provided, however, that as soon as such Party learns of the disclosure
requirement and prior to making such disclosure, such Party shall notify the affected
Party or Parties of the requirement and the terms thereof The affected Party or
Parties may, at their sole discretion and own costs, direct any challenge to or defense
against the disclosure requirement and the disclosing Party shall cooperate with such
affected Party or Parties to the maximum extent practicable to minimize the
disclosure of the information consistent with applicable law. The disclosing Party
shall cooperate with the affected Parties to obtain proprietary or confidential
treatment of confidential information by the person to whom such information is
disclosed prior to any such disclosure.
13.4. Titles
The captions and headings in this TO Tariff are inserted solely to facilitate reference
and shall have no bearing upon the interpretation of any of the rates, terms, and
conditions of this TO Tariff.
13.5. Severability
If any term, covenant, or condition of this TO Tariff or the application or effect of any
such term, covenant, or condition is held invalid as to any person, entity, or
circumstance, or is determined to be unjust, unreasonable, unlawful, imprudent, or
otherwise not in the public interest, by any court or government agency of competent
jurisdiction, then such term, covenant, or condition shall remain in force and effect to
the maximum extent permitted bylaw, and all other terms, covenants, and conditions
of this TO Tariff and their application shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in
force and effect. The Parties shall be relieved of their obligations only to the extent
necessary to eliminate such regulatory or other determination, unless a court or
governmental agency of competent jurisdiction holds that such provisions are not
severable from all other provisions of this TO Tariff.
13.6. Preservation of Obligations
Upon termination of this TO Tariff, all unsatisfied obligations of each Party shall be
preserved until satisfied.
13.7. Governing Law
This TO Tariff shall be interpreted, governed by, and construed under the laws of the
State of California, without regard to the principles of conflict of laws thereof, or the
laws of the United States, as applicable, as if executed and to be performed wholly
within the State of California.
13.8. Appendices Incorporated
The appendices to this TO Tariff are attached to this TO Tariff and are incorporated
by reference as if fully set forth herein.
13.9. Consistency with ISO Tariff
This TO Tariff is intended to be consistent with the ISO Tariff, and, if necessary,
shall be amended to conform with any changes authorized or required in any final
order in FERC Docket No. ER00-2019.
13.10. Disputes
Except as limited by law, the ISO ADR Procedures shall apply to all disputes
between parties which arise under this TO Tariff or under or in respect of the
proposed terms and conditions of a Facilities Study Agreement, System Impact Study
Agreement or Expedited Service Agreement. The ISO ADR Procedures set forth in
Section 13 of the ISO Tariff shall not apply to disputes as to whether rates and
charges set forth in this TO Tariff (other than charges for studies) are just and
reasonable under the FPA.
Transmission Revenue Requirement and TRBAA
The Vernon Base Transmission Revenue Requirement is $1,346,520',''''� and is
comprised of the following components:
Base TRR costs not subject to ETC Adjustment Clause: $498,480
ETC Adjustment Clause:
Forecast SCE ETC Costs: $777000848.040
Balance of Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
Interest on Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
The ETC Adjustment Clause is: The projected SCE ETC Cost for the next
calendar year, plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior October through
September SCE ETC Cost with interest calculated pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a.
The ETC Adjustment Clause will be recalculated annually and filed with the
Commission with a proposed effective date of January 1 of each year.
The TRBAA is a ne ative ' ' $4&,W105,460 for calendar year 24112012.
Vernon's Gross Load, consistent with its TRR, used by the ISO to develop the
Transmission Access Charge is 1 288,6841,181,728 MWh.
All of Vernon's transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's
Operational Control are High Voltage Facilities as defined by the ISO Tariff.
The TRBAA will be recalculated annually consistent with the ISO Tariff approved by the
Vernon City Council, and provided to the ISO.'
NOTICES
Designated Representative:
Mr. Donal O'GallaghakCarlos Fandino
City Director of Light and Power Department
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90041
Tel. No. (323) 583-8811
Fax No. (323) 581-7924
EXHIBIT A
V
CITY OF VERNON, CALIFORNIA
TRANSMISSION OWNER TARIFF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section No.
Preamble.........................................................................................................................................1
EffectiveDate.................................................................................................................................2
TODefinitions................................................................................................................................3
Eligibility.........................................................................................................................................4
Access Charges...............................................................................................................................5
Transmission Revenue Requirement................................................................................5.1
Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment("TRBAA")..............................5.2
ETCAdjustment...............................................................................................................5.2
Ancillary Services -Applicability and Charges............................................................................6
Billing and Payment.......................................................................................................................7
Obligation to Interconnect or Construct Transmission Expansions and
FacilityUpgrades...............................................................................................................8
Participating TO Obligation to Interconnect.....................................................................8.1
Participating TO Obligation to Construct Transmission Expansions or
FacilityUpgrades..................................................................................................8.2
Request for FERC Deference Regarding Need Determination........................................8.3
ExpansionProcess..........................................................................................................................9
Determination of Facilities...............................................................................................9.1
Obligationto Build...........................................................................................................9.2
Provisions Relating To Transmission Construction On the Systems Of
OtherTOs..............................................................................................................9.3
Interconnection Process...............................................................................................................10
Applicability...................................................................................................................10.1
Applications....................................................................................................................10.2
CompletedApplication....................................................................................................10.3
Notice of Need for System Impact Study.......................................................................10.4
System Impact Study Cost Reimbursement and Agreement..........................................10.5
System Impact Study Procedures....................................................................................10.6
Relevant Sections Apply Upon Receipt of Facilities Study Agreement .........................10.7
Partial Interim Service....................................................................................................10.8
Expedited Procedures for New Facilities........................................................................10.8
Uncontrollable Forces and Indemnification..............................................................................11
Procedures to Follow if Uncontrollable Force Occurs ........................
Indemnification....................................................................................
11.1
11.2
RegulatoryFilings........................................................................................................................12
Miscellaneous................................................................................................................................13
Notices
Waiver..............................................
Confidentiality .................................
Titles..............................................
Severability......................................
Preservation of Obligations ..............
Governing Law ................................
Appendices Incorporated .................
Consistency with ISO Tariff............
Disputes............................................
13.1
13.2
............................................................................13.3
............................................................................13.4
............................................................................13.5
............................................................................13.6
............................................................................13.7
............................................................................13.8
............................................................................13.9
..........................................................................13.10
APPENDIX
APPENDIX II
1. Vernon's TRR for its high voltage transmission facilities and Entitlements placed
under the ISO's operational control, and certain terms and conditions relating to
transmission expansion of and interconnection with Vernon's high voltage
transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's operational control,
are set forth in this TO Tariff.
2. This TO Tariff is effective on the date on which Vernon became a Participating TO,
January 1, 2001, and shall continue to be effective so long as Vernon is a party to the
TCA.
3. Certain capitalized terms used in this TO Tariff that are set out immediately below
shall have the meanings set out immediately below. Capitalized terms used in this
tariff and not defined below shall have the meanings set out in the ISO Tariff as it
may be amended from time to time.
3.1. Completed Application
An application that satisfies all of the information and other requirements of this TO
Tariff, including any required deposit
3.2 Direct Assignment Facilities
Facilities or portions of facilities that are constructed by the Participating TO for the
sole use or benefit of a particular party requesting Interconnection under this TO
Tariff. Direct Assignment Facilities shall be specified in the Interconnection
Agreement that governs service to such party.
3.3. Existing Transmission Contract Adjustment Clause
The mechanism that adjusts Vernon's Base TRR for changes in the costs associated
with certain Existing Transmission Contracts ("ETCs"), consisting of Vernon's
projected annual cost of its ETCs with Southern California Edison ("SCE") for the
next calendar year, plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior year's costs of
such ETCs (as invoiced to Vernon by SCE during the period of October through
September) as compared with the projected cost of such ETCs for the same period,
including interest on the true -up amount at the rate computed by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a.
3.4. Facilities Study Agreement
An agreement between a Participating TO and either a Market Participant, Project
Sponsor, or identified principal beneficiaries pursuant to which the Market
Participants, Project Sponsor, and identified principal beneficiaries agree to reimburse
the Participating TO for the cost of a Facility Study.
3.5. Facility or Facilities Study
An engineering study conducted by a Participating TO to determine required
modifications to the Participating TO's transmission system, including the cost and
scheduled completion date for such modifications that will be required to provide
needed services.
3.6. Local Regulatory Authority
In the case of Vernon, the Vernon City Council.
3.7. Participating TO
A party to the TCA whose application under Section 2.2 of the TCA has been accepted
and who has placed its transmission assets and Entitlements under the ISO's
Operational Control in accordance with the TCA. A Participating TO may be an
Original Participating TO or a New Participating TO. For purposes of this TO Tariff,
the Participating TO is Vernon.
3.8. Project Proponent
A Market Participant or group of Market Participants that: (i) advocates a
transmission addition or upgrade; (ii) is unwilling to pay the full cost of the proposed
transmission addition and upgrade, and thus is not a Project Sponsor; and (iii) initiates
proceedings under the ISO ADR Procedures to determine the need for the proposed
transmission addition or upgrade.
3.9. System Impact Study
An engineering study conducted by a Participating TO to determine whether a request
for Interconnection to the Participating TO's transmission system would require new
transmission additions or upgrades.
3.10. System Impact Study Agreement
An agreement between a Participating TO and an entity that has requested
Interconnection to the Participating TO's transmission system pursuant to which the
entity requesting Interconnection agrees to reimburse the Participating TO for the cost
of a System Impact Study.
3.11. Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA")
A mechanism established by the Participating TO which will ensure that all
Transmission Revenue Credits and other credits specified in Sections 6 and S of
Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow through to ISO Tariff and TO Tariff
transmission customers.
3.12. Transmission Revenue Credit
Collectively, 1) the sum of: a) all revenues received by the Participating TO from the
ISO for Wheeling service, plus b) Usage Charge revenues received by the
Participating TO pursuant to Section 27.1.2.1.6(ii) of the ISO Tariff, minus 2) any
charges attributable to the Participating TO pursuant to ISO Tariff 27.1.2.1.7.
3.13. Transmission Revenue Requirement
The TRR is the total annual authorized revenue requirements associated with
transmission facilities and Entitlements turned over to the Operational Control of the
ISO by the Participating TO. The costs of any transmission facility turned over to the
Operational Control of the ISO shall be fully included in the Participating TO's TRR.
The TRR includes the costs of transmission facilities and Entitlements and deducts
Transmission Revenue Credits and credits for Standby Transmission Revenue and the
transmission revenue expected to be actually received by the Participating TO for
Existing Rights and Converted Rights. The TRR is shown in Appendix I.
4. Transmission service over Vernon's high voltage transmission facilities and
Entitlements placed under the ISO's Operational Control shall be provided only to
Eligible Customers as defined by the ISO Tariff. Any dispute as to whether a
customer is eligible for wholesale transmission service shall be resolved by FERC
and any dispute as to whether a Vernon End -Use Customer is eligible for service
under this TO Tariff shall be resolved by the Local Regulatory Authority. At the
present time, there are no Vernon End -Use Customers eligible for service under this
tariff.
5. The applicable Access Charges are provided in the ISO Tariff.
5.1. Transmission Revenue Requirement
As set forth in the ISO Tariff, the Transmission Revenue Requirement for each
Participating TO shall be used to develop the Access Charges set forth in the ISO
Tariff. Vernon's Transmission Revenue Requirement is set forth in Appendix I.
5.2. Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA")
The Participating TO shall maintain a Transmission Revenue Balancing Account
("TRBA") that will ensure that all Transmission Revenue Credits and the refunds,
specified in Sections 6 and 8 of Appendix F, Schedule 3 of the ISO Tariff, flow
through to transmission customers. The TRBAA shall be equal to: TRBAA = TRCF
+ TRCT + 1.
TRCT The balance representing the prior period difference
between the projected Transmission Revenue Credits and
the actual credits.
TRCF = The forecast of Transmission Revenue Credits for the
following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the TRBA, which shall be
calculated using the interest rate pursuant to Section
35.19(a) of FERC's regulations under the Federal Power
Act (18 C.F.R. § 35.19(a)). Interest shall be calculated
based on the average TRBA principal balance each month,
compounded quarterly.
The Vernon TRBAA, calculated in accordance with the ISO Tariff and
approved by the City Council, is stated in Appendix I.
5.3. ETC Adjustment
ETC Adjustment Clause shall be equal to: ETC Adjustment = ETCCF ETCCT+ I.
ETCCT = The balance representing the prior period difference between the
projected cost of the SCE ETCs ("SCE ETC Cost") and the actual cost.
ETCCF = The forecast of SCE ETC Cost for the following calendar year.
I = The interest balance for the ETC, which shall be calculated using
the interest rate pursuant to Section 35.19(a) of FERC's regulations under
the Federal Power Act (18 C.F.R. 35.19(a)). Interest shall be calculated
based on the average ETC true -up balance each month, compounded
quarterly.
6. If any Ancillary Services are required, Vernon will not provide such services, but
transmission customer will be required to meet any such requirement in accordance
with the ISO Tariff.
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7.2. The ISO, in accordance with the ISO Tariff, shall pay the Participating
TO, among other things, Wheeling, and Access Charge revenues in
accordance with the ISO Tariff.
7.3. Users of Vernon's high voltage transmission facilities and Entitlements
placed under the ISO's Operational Control shall pay to the ISO all
applicable charges in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
8.1. Participating TO Obligation to Interconnect
Sections 8, 9, and 10, and their subparts, are provided for consistency with other
PTOs' TO Tariffs and for potential future application should Vernon acquire
transmission facilities. These Sections 8, 9, and 10 are not presently applicable to any
Vernon facility. If the situation changes so that Vernon has legal authority over
transmission facilities so that Vernon is able to implement the provisions of Sections
8, 9, and 10 so that those provisions become effective, to the extent consistent with
Sections 9.2.1 and 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff, the Participating TO shall, at the request of
a third party pursuant to Section 210, interconnect its system to the generation of such
third party, or modify an existing Interconnection. Interconnections under this TO
Tariff shall be available to entities eligible to request interconnection consistent with
the provisions of Section 210(a) of the FPA.
8.1.1. Upgrade to Transmission System
Interconnection must be consistent with Good Utility Practice, in conformance with
all Applicable Reliability Criteria, all applicable statutes, and regulations. The
Participating TO will not upgrade its existing or planned transmission system to
accommodate. the Interconnection if doing so would impair system reliability, or
would otherwise impair or degrade pre-existing firm transmission service.
8.1.2. Costs Associated with Interconnection
The cost of any Direct Assignment Facilities constructed pursuant to this section shall
be borne by the party requesting the Interconnection. Any additional costs associated
with accommodating the Interconnection shall be allocated in accordance with the
cost responsibility methodology set forth in the ISO Tariff for transmission
expansions or upgrades. Any disputes regarding such cost allocation shall be
resolved in accordance with the ISO ADR Procedures. If a Market Participant fails to
raise through the ISO ADR Procedures a dispute as to whether a proposed
transmission addition or upgrade is needed, or as to the identity, if any, of the
beneficiary, then the Market Participant shall be deemed to have waived its right to
raise such dispute at a later date. The determination under the ISO ADR Procedures
as to whether the transmission addition or upgrade is needed and the identity, if any,
of the beneficiaries, including any determination by FERC or on appeal of a FERC
determination in accordance with that process, shall be final.
8.1.3. Execute Interconnection Agreement
Prior to the construction of any Interconnection facilities pursuant to this TO Tariff,
the party requesting an Interconnection shall execute an appropriate Interconnection
Agreement that will be filed with FERC, or the Local Regulatory Authority, in the
case of a Local Publicly Owned Electric Utility, and that will include, without
limitation, cost, responsibilities for engineering, equipment, and construction costs.
All costs shall be paid in advance by the requesting party.
8.1.4. Coordination with ISO on Interconnection Requests
The Participating TO shall coordinate with the ISO, pursuant to the provisions of the
TCA, in developing Interconnection standards and guidelines for processing
Interconnection requests under this TO Tariff.
8.2. Participating TO Obligation to Construct Transmission Expansions
or Facility Upgrades
The Participating TO shall be obligated to: (1) perform System Impact or Facility
Studies where the Project Sponsor or the ISO agrees to pay the study cost and
specifies the project objectives to be achieved, and (2) build transmission additions
and facility upgrades where the Participating TO is obligated to construct or expand
facilities in accordance with and subject to the limitations of the ISO Tariff and this
TO Tariff.
8.2.1. Obligation to Construct
A Participating TO shall not be obligated to construct or expand Interconnection
facilities or system upgrades unless and until the conditions stated in Section 9.2.1
hereof have been satisfied.
8.2.2. Local Furnishing Participating TO Obligation to Construct
A Local Furnishing Participating TO shall not be obligated to construct or expand
Interconnection facilities or system upgrades unless and until the conditions stated in
Section 9.3.3 hereof have been satisfied.
8.3. Request for FERC Deference Regarding Need Determination
It is intended that FERC grant substantial deference to the factual determinations of
the ISO, (including the ISO's ADR Procedures), the Vernon City Council, WSCC, or
RTG coordinated planning processes as to the need for or construction of a facility,
the need for full cost recovery, and the allocation of costs.
9.1. Determination of Facilities
A Participating TO shall perform a Facilities Study in accordance with this Section
where (1) the Participating TO is obligated to construct or expand facilities in
accordance with the ISO Tariff and this TO Tariff, (2) a Market Participant agrees to
pay the costs of the Facilities Study and specifies the project objectives to be achieved
in terms of increased capacity or reduced congestion; or (3) the Participating TO is
required to perform a Facilities Study pursuant to the ISO Tariff.
9.1.1. Payment of Facilities Study's Cost
9.1.1.1. Market Participant to Pay for Facilities Study
Where a Market Participant requests a Facilities Study and the need for the
transmission addition or upgrade has not yet been established in accordance with the
procedures established herein and the ISO Tariff, the Market Participant shall pay the
cost of the Facilities Study.
9.1.1.2. Project Sponsor or Project Proponent to Pay for
Faculties Study
Where the facilities to be added or upgraded have been determined to be needed in
accordance with the procedures established herein and the ISO Tariff, the Project
Sponsor, Project Proponent, or the ISO requesting the study shall pay the reasonable
cost of the Facilities Study. When the Participating TO is the Project Sponsor in
accordance with the ISO Tariff, the costs of the Facilities Study shall be recovered
through the Access Charges and transmission rates.
9.1.1.3. Principal Beneficiaries to Pay for Facilities Study
Where the facilities to be added or upgraded have been determined to be needed and
the principal beneficiaries have been identified by the ISO or ISO ADR Procedures in
accordance with the ISO Tariff, the Project Sponsor and the identified principal
beneficiaries shall pay the reasonable cost of the Facilities Study, in such proportions
as may be agreed, or, failing agreement, as determined in accordance with the ISO
ADR Procedures.
9.1.2. Payment Procedure
Where a Facilities Study is being conducted pursuant to this TO Tariff, the
Participating TO shall, as soon as practicable, tender to the Market Participant,
Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries, as the
case may be, a Facilities Study Agreement that defines the scope, content,
assumptions, and terms of reference for such study, the estimated time required to
complete it, and such other provisions as the parties may reasonably require and
pursuant to which such Market Participant, Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, the
ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries agree to reimburse the Participating TO the
reasonable cost of performing the required Facilities Study. If the Market Participant,
Project Sponsor, Project Proponent, the ISO, or identified principal beneficiaries, as
the case may be, agree to the terms of the Facilities Study Agreement, they shall
execute the Facilities Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO within
ten Business Days. If such Market Participant, Project Sponsor, Project Proponent,
the ISO, or identified principal beneficiary elects not to execute a Facilities Study
Agreement, the Participating TO shall have no obligation to complete a Facilities
Study.
9.1.3. Facilities Study Procedures
Upon receipt of an executed Facilities Study Agreement, a copy of which has been
provided to the ISO by the party requesting the Facilities Study, the Participating TO
will use due diligence to complete the required Facilities Study in accordance with
the terms of the Facilities Study Agreement.
9.2. Obligation to Build
9.2.1. Due Diligence to Construct
Subject to Section 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff, the Participating TO shall use due diligence
to construct, within a reasonable time, additions or upgrades to its transmission
system that it is obligated to construct pursuant to the ISO Tariff and this TO Tariff.
The Participating TO's obligation to build will be subject to: 1) its ability, after
making a good faith effort, to obtain the necessary approvals and property rights
under applicable federal, state, and local laws; 2) the presence of a cost recovery
mechanism with cost responsibility assigned in accordance with the ISO Tariff; and
3) a signed Participation Agreement. The Participating TO will not construct or
expand its existing or planned transmission system, if doing so would impair system
reliability as determined through systems analysis based on the Applicable Reliability
Criteria.
9.2.2. Delay in Construction or Expansion
If any event occurs that will materially affect the time for completion of new
facilities, or the ability to complete them, the Participating TO shall promptly notify:
(1) the Project Sponsor with regard to facilities determined to be needed; (2) the
Parties to the Participation Agreement with regard to facilities determined to be
needed pursuant to the ISO Tariff where principal beneficiaries were identified; and
(3) the ISO. In such circumstances, the Participating TO shall, within thirty days of
noticing such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, and the ISO of
such delays, convene a technical meeting with such Project Sponsor, Parties to the
Participation Agreement, and the ISO to discuss the circumstances which have arisen
and evaluate any options available. The Participating TO also shall make available to
such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, and the ISO, as the case
may be, studies and work papers related to the cause and extent of the delay and the
Participating TO's ability to complete the new facilities, including all information that
is in the possession of the Participating TO that is reasonably needed to evaluate the
alternatives.
9.2.2.1. Alternatives to the Original Facility Additions
If the review process of Section 9.2.2 determines that one or more alternatives exist to
the originally planned construction project, the Participating TO shall present such
alternatives for consideration to the Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation
Agreement, and the ISO, as the case may be. If upon review of any alternatives, such
Project Sponsor, the ISO, or Parties to the Participation Agreement wish to evaluate
or to proceed with one of the alternative additions or upgrades, such Project Sponsor,
the ISO, or Parties to the Participation Agreement may request that the Participating
TO prepare a revised Facility Study pursuant to Sections 9.1.1, 9.1.2, and 9.1.3 of this
TO Tariff. In the event the Participating TO concludes that no reasonable alternative
exists to the originally planned addition or upgrade and the Project Sponsor or Parties
to the Participation Agreement or the ISO disagree, the dispute shall be resolved
pursuant to the ISO ADR Procedure.
9.2.2.2. Refund Obligation for Unfinished Facility Additions
If the Participating TO and the Project Sponsor, the ISO, or Parties to the
Participation Agreement, as the case may be, mutually agree that no other reasonable
alternatives exist, the obligation to construct the requested additions or upgrades shall
terminate and any deposit not yet applied toward the expended project costs shall be
returned with interest pursuant to FERC Regulation 35.19(a)(2)(iii). However, the
Project Sponsor and any identified principal beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall
be responsible for all costs prudently incurred by the Participating TO through the
time the construction was suspended.
9.3. Provisions Relating To Transmission Construction On the Systems Of
Other TOs
9.3.1. Responsibility for Third Party Additions
A Participating TO shall not be responsible for making arrangements for any
engineering, permitting, and construction of any necessary facilities additions on the
system(s) of any other entity or for obtaining any regulatory approval for such
facilities. The Participating TO will undertake reasonable efforts through the
coordinated planning process to assist in making such arrangements, including,
without limitation, providing any information or data required by such other electric
system pursuant to Good Utility Practice.
9.3.2. Coordination of Third -Party System Additions
Where transmission additions or upgrades being built pursuant to the ISO Tariff
require additions or upgrades on other systems, to the extent consistent with Section
9.3.3 of this TO Tariff the Participating TO shall coordinate construction on its own
system with the construction required by others. The Participating TO, after
consultation with the ISO, the Project Sponsor, and Parties to the Participation
Agreement, as the case may be, may defer construction if the new transmission
facilities on another system cannot be completed in a timely manner. The
Participating TO shall notify such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation
Agreement, and the ISO, in writing of the basis for any decision to defer construction
and the specific problems which must be resolved before it will initiate or resume
construction of the new facilities. Within forty Business Days of receiving written
notification by the Participating TO of its intent to defer construction pursuant to this
section, such Project Sponsor, Parties to the Participation Agreement, or the ISO may
challenge the decision in accordance with the ISO ADR Procedure.
9.3.3. Expansion by "Local Furnishing Participating TOs"
Notwithstanding any other provision of this TO Tariff, prior to requesting that a Local
Furnishing Participating TO construct or expand facilities, the ISO or Project Sponsor
shall tender (or cause to be tendered) an application under Section 211 of the FPA
requesting FERC to issue an order directing the Local Furnishing Participating TO to
construct or expand facilities as necessary to provide transmission service as
determined pursuant to the ISO Tariff. Such Local Furnishing Participating TO shall
thereafter, within ten Business Days of receiving a copy of the Section 211
application, waive its right to a request for service under Section 213(a) of the FPA
and to the issuance of a proposed order under Section 212(c) of the FPA. Upon
receipt of a final order from FERC under Section 211 of the FPA that is no longer
subject to rehearing or appeal, such Local Furnishing Participating TO shall construct
or expand facilities to comply with that FERC order and shall transfer to the ISO
Operational Control over the Local Furnishing Participating TO's expanded
transmission facilities in accordance with the ISO Tariff.
10.1. Applicability
All requests for Interconnection directly to the ISO Controlled Grid from parties
eligible to request such Interconnection consistent with Section 210(a) of the FPA
shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of this Section 10 which is subject to the
applicable interconnection, integration, exchange, operating, joint ownership and joint
participation agreements, and the rights and obligations of owners of jointly -owned
facilities.
10.2. Applications
Parties requesting Interconnections shall submit written applications to the
Participating TO and shall send a copy of the application to the ISO. The
Participating TO shall time -stamp the application to establish study priority.
10.3. Completed Application
A Completed Application shall provide all of the information listed in 18 C.F.R. §
2.20, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) The identity, address, telephone number, and facsimile number of
the entity requesting service;
(ii) The Interconnection point(s) and the location of the transmission
addition contemplated by the applicant;
(iii) The resultant (or new) maximum amount of Interconnection
capacity requested at each point which may experience such an
increase; and the increased transmission capacity of the
transmission addition requested;
(iv) The proposed date for initiating an Interconnection. In addition to
the information specified above, when required to properly
evaluate system conditions, the Participating TO also may ask the
applicant to provide the following:
(v) The electrical location of the source of the power (if known) to be
transmitted pursuant to the applicant's request for Interconnection.
If the source of the power is not known, a system purchase will be
assumed;
(vi) The electrical location of the ultimate load (if known). If the
location of the load is not known, a system sale will be assumed;
and
(vii) Such other information as the Participating TO reasonably requires
to process the application.
The Participating TO will treat the information in (v) and (vi) as confidential at the
request of the applicant except to the extent that disclosure of this information is
required by this TO Tariff, by regulatory or judicial order, for reliability purposes
pursuant to Good Utility Practice, or pursuant to RTG or ISO transmission
information sharing agreements. The Participating TO shall treat this information
consistent with the standards of conduct contained in Part 37 of FERC's regulations.
10.4. Notice of Need for System Impact Study
After receiving a Completed Application for Interconnection, the Participating TO
shall determine on a nondiscriminatory basis whether a System Impact Study is
needed. If the Participating TO determines that a System Impact Study is necessary
to accommodate the requested Interconnection, it shall so inform the applicant (and
shall send a courtesy copy to the ISO), as soon as practicable. In such cases, the
Participating TO shall within twenty Business Days of receipt of a Completed
Application, tender a System Impact Study Agreement that defines the scope, content,
assumptions and terms of reference for such study, the estimated time required to
complete it, and such other provisions as the parties may reasonably require, and
pursuant to which the applicant shall agree to reimburse the Participating TO for the
reasonable costs of performing the required System Impact Study. For an
Interconnection request to remain a Completed Application, the applicant shall
execute the System Impact Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO
within ten Business Days. If the applicant elects not to execute a System Impact
Study Agreement, its application shall be deemed withdrawn, and the applicant shall
reimburse to the Participating TO and the ISO all costs reasonably incurred in
processing the application.
10.5. System Impact Study Cost Reimbursement and Agreement
10.5.1. Cost Reimbursement
The System Impact Study Agreement shall clearly specify the maximum charge,
based on the Participating TO's estimate of the cost and time for completion of the
System Impact Study. The charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of the study.
In performing the System Impact Study, the Participating TO shall rely, to the extent
reasonably practicable, on existing transmission planning studies. The applicant will
not be assessed a charge for such existing studies; however, the applicant will be
responsible for the reasonable charges associated with any modifications to existing
planning studies that are reasonably necessary to evaluate the impact of the
applicant's request.
10.5.2. Multiple Parties
If multiple parties request Interconnection at the same location, the Participating TO
may conduct a single System Impact Study. The costs of that study shall be pro -rated
among the parties requesting Interconnection.
10.6. System Impact Study Procedures
Upon receipt of an executed System Impact Study Agreement, the Participating TO
will use due diligence to complete the required System Impact Study within a sixty
day period. The System Impact Study shall identify any system constraints which
cannot be reasonably accommodated through ISO Congestion Management, such that
transmission expansions or upgrades would be required to provide the requested
Interconnection. In the event that the Participating TO is unable to complete the
required System Impact Study within such time period, it shall so notify the applicant
and provide an estimated completion date along with an explanation of the reasons
why additional time is required to complete the required studies. A copy of the
completed System Impact Study and related work papers shall be made available to
the applicant and the ISO. The Participating TO will use the same due diligence in
completing the System Impact Study for others as it uses when completing studies for
its affiliated UDC. The Participating TO shall notify the applicant and the ISO
immediately upon completion of the System Impact Study.
10.6.1. Failure to Execute an Interconnection Agreement
If the Participating TO finds that the transmission system will be adequate to
accommodate all of a request for Interconnection and that no costs are likely to be
incurred for new transmission additions or upgrades, the applicant must execute an
Interconnection Agreement within ten Business Days of completion of the System
Impact Study or the application shall be deemed terminated and withdrawn.
10.6.2. Facilities Study Procedures
If a System Impact Study indicates that additions or upgrades to the transmission
system are needed to meet an applicant's request, the Participating TO shall, within
fifteen Business Days of the date of the System Impact Study, tender to the applicant
a Facilities Study Agreement that defines the scope, content, assumptions and terms
of reference for such study, the estimated time required to complete it, and such other
provisions as the parties may reasonably require, and pursuant to which the applicant
agrees to reimburse the Participating TO for performing the required Facilities Study.
For a service request to remain a Completed Application, the applicant shall execute
the Facilities Study Agreement and return it to the Participating TO within ten
Business Days. If the applicant elects not to execute a Facilities Study Agreement, its
application shall be deemed withdrawn and the applicant shall reimburse to the
Participating TO all costs reasonably incurred in processing the application not
covered by the System Impact Study Agreement.
10.7. Relevant Sections Apply Upon Receipt of Facilities Study Agreement
Upon receipt of an executed Facilities Study Agreement by the Participating TO, the
relevant portions of Sections 9.1.3 through 9.3.3 of this TO Tariff shall apply.
10.8. Partial Interim Service
If the Participating TO determines that there will not be adequate transmission
capability to satisfy the full amount of a Completed Application for an increase in the
maximum rate of delivery or receipt associated with a new request for
Interconnection, the Participating TO nonetheless shall be obligated to offer and
provide the portion of the requested Interconnection that can be accommodated
without any additions or upgrades. However, the Participating TO shall not be
obligated to provide the incremental amount of requested Interconnection that
requires the addition of facilities or upgrades to the transmission system until such
facilities or upgrades have been placed in service.
10.9. Expedited Procedures for New Facilities
In lieu of the procedures set forth above, the applicant shall have the option to
expedite the process by requesting the Participating TO to tender at one time, together
with the results of required studies, an "Expedited Service Agreement" pursuant to
which the applicant would agree to compensate the Participating TO for all costs
reasonably incurred pursuant to the terms of this TO Tariff. In order to exercise this
option, the applicant shall request in writing an Expedited Service Agreement
covering all of the above -specified items within twenty Business Days of receiving
the results of the System Impact Study identifying needed facility additions or
upgrades or costs incurred in providing the requested Interconnection. The
Participating TO shall tender an Expedited Service Agreement within ten Business
Days of the applicant's request. While the Participating TO agrees to provide the
applicant with its best estimate of the new facility costs and other charges that may be
incurred, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, such estimate shall not be binding
and the applicant must agree in writing to compensate the Participating TO for all
costs reasonably incurred pursuant to the provisions of this TO Tariff. The applicant
shall execute and return such Expedited Service Agreement within ten Business Days
of its receipt or the applicant's request for Interconnection will cease to be a
Completed Application and will be deemed terminated and withdrawn. In that event,
the applicant shall reimburse to the Participating TO all costs reasonably incurred in
processing the application not covered by the terms of the System Impact Study
Agreement.
11.1. Procedures to Follow if Uncontrollable Force Occurs
In the event of the occurrence of an Uncontrollable Force which prevents a Party
from performing any of its obligations under this TO Tariff, such Party shall (i)
immediately notify the other Parties in writing of the occurrence of such
Uncontrollable Force, (ii) not be entitled to suspend performance in any greater scope
or longer duration than is required by the Uncontrollable Force, (iii) use its best
efforts to mitigate the effects of such Uncontrollable Force, remedy its inability to
perform, and resume full performance hereunder, (iv) keep the other Parties apprised
of such efforts on a continual basis and (v) provide written notice of the resumption
of performance hereunder. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the settlement of
any strike, lockout or labor dispute constituting an Uncontrollable Force shall be
within the sole discretion of the Party to this TO Tariff involved in such strike,
lockout, or labor dispute and the requirement that a Party must use its best efforts to
remedy the cause of the Uncontrollable Force and mitigate its effects and resume full
performance hereunder shall not apply to strikes, lockouts, or labor disputes. No
Party will be considered in default as to any obligation under this TO Tariff if
prevented from fulfilling the obligation due to the occurrence of an Uncontrollable
Force.
11.2. Indemnification
A Market Participant shall at all times indemnify, defend, and save the Participating
TO harmless from any and all damages, losses, claims, (including claims and actions
relating to injury or to death of any person or damage to property), demands, suits,
recoveries, costs and expenses, court costs, attorney fees, and all other obligations by
or to third parties, arising out of or resulting from the Participating TO's performance
of its obligations under this TO Tariff on behalf of a Market Participant, except in
cases of negligence or intentional wrongdoing by the Participating TO.
12. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as affecting, in any way, the right of
Vernon to unilaterally make application to FERC as it deems necessary and
appropriate to recover its Transmission Revenue Requirements, or for a change in its
terms and conditions, including changes in rate methodology, or for a change in
designation of transmission facilities and Entitlements to be placed under the ISO's
control, pursuant to the applicable FERC rules, regulations, policies, and governing
statutes.
13.1. Notices
Any notices, demand, or request in accordance with this TO Tariff, unless otherwise
provided in this TO Tariff, shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly served,
given, or made: (i) upon delivery if delivered in person, (ii) five days after deposit in
the mail if sent by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, (iii) upon receipt of
confirmation by return electronic facsimile if sent by facsimile, or (iv) upon delivery
if delivered by prepaid commercial courier service, in each case addressed to a Party
at the address set forth in Appendix II. Any Party may at any time, by notice to the
other Parties, change the designation or address of the person specified in Appendix II
to receive notice on its behalf. Any notice of a routine character in connection with
service under this TO Tariff shall be given in such a manner as the Parties may
determine from time to time, unless otherwise provided in this TO Tariff.
13.2. Waiver
Any waiver at any time by any Party of its rights with respect to any default under
this TO Tariff, or with respect to any other matter arising in connection with this TO
Tariff, shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver with respect to any subsequent
default or other matter arising in connection with this TO Tariff. Any delay short of
the statutory period of limitations in asserting or enforcing any right shall not
constitute or be deemed a waiver.
13.3. Confidentiality
13.3.1. Maintaining Confidentiality if Not for Public Disclosure
The Participating TO shall maintain the confidentiality of all of the documents, data,
and information provided to it by any other Party that such Party may designate as
confidential, provided, however, that the information will not be held confidential by
the receiving Party if (1) the designating Party is required to provide such information
for public disclosure pursuant to this TO Tariff or applicable regulatory requirements,
or (2) the information becomes available to the Public on a non -confidential basis
(other than from the receiving Party).
13.3.2. Disclosure of Confidential Information
Notwithstanding anything in this Section 11.3.2 to the contrary, if any Party is
required by applicable laws or regulations, or in the course of administrative or
judicial proceedings, to disclose information that is otherwise required to be
maintained in confidence pursuant to this Section 11.3.2, the Party may disclose such
information; provided, however, that as soon as such Party learns of the disclosure
requirement and prior to making such disclosure, such Party shall notify the affected
Party or Parties of the requirement and the terms thereof. The affected Party or
Parties may, at their sole discretion and own costs, direct any challenge to or defense
against the disclosure requirement and the disclosing Party shall cooperate with such
affected Party or Parties to the maximum extent practicable to minimize the
disclosure of the information consistent with applicable law. The disclosing Party
shall cooperate with the affected Parties to obtain proprietary or confidential
treatment of confidential information by the person to whom such information is
disclosed prior to any such disclosure.
13.4. Titles
The captions and headings in this TO Tariff are inserted solely to facilitate reference
and shall have no bearing upon the interpretation of any of the rates, terms, and
conditions of this TO Tariffff,
13.5. Severability
If any term, covenant, or condition of this TO Tariff or the application or effect of any
such term, covenant, or condition is held invalid as to any person, entity, or
circumstance, or is determined to be unjust, unreasonable, unlawful, imprudent, or
otherwise not in the public interest, by any court or government agency of competent
jurisdiction, then such term, covenant, or condition shall remain in force and effect to
the maximum extent permitted bylaw, and all other terns, covenants, and conditions
of this TO Tariff and their application shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in
force and effect. The Parties shall be relieved of their obligations only to the extent
necessary to eliminate such regulatory or other determination, unless a court or
governmental agency of competent jurisdiction holds that such provisions are not
severable from all other provisions of this TO Tariff.
13.6. Preservation of Obligations
Upon termination of this TO Tariff, all unsatisfied obligations of each Party shall be
preserved until satisfied.
13.7. Governing Law
This TO Tariff shall be interpreted, governed by, and construed under the laws of the
State of California, without regard to the principles of conflict of laws thereof, or the
laws of the United States, as applicable, as if executed and to be performed wholly
within the State of California.
13.8. Appendices Incorporated
The appendices to this TO Tariff are attached to this TO Tariff and are incorporated
by reference as if fully set forth herein.
13.9. Consistency with ISO Tariff
This TO Tariff is intended to be consistent with the ISO Tariff, and, if necessary,
shall be amended to conform with any changes authorized or required in any final
order in FERC Docket No. ER00-2019.
13.10. Disputes
Except as limited by law, the ISO ADR Procedures shall apply to all disputes
between parties which arise under this TO Tariff or under or in respect of the
proposed terms and conditions of a Facilities Study Agreement, System Impact Study
Agreement or Expedited Service Agreement. The ISO ADR Procedures set forth in
Section 13 of the ISO Tariff shall not apply to disputes as to whether rates and
charges set forth in this TO Tariff (other than charges for studies) are just and
reasonable under the FPA.
Transmission Revenue Requirement and TRBAA
The Vernon Base Transmission Revenue Requirement is $1,346,520 and is comprised of
the following components:
Base TRR costs not subject to ETC Adjustment Clause: $498,480
ETC Adjustment Clause:
Forecast SCE ETC Costs: $848,040
Balance of Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
Interest on Difference between prior year
Forecast and Actual SCE ETC Costs: $0
The ETC Adjustment Clause is: The projected SCE ETC Cost for the next
calendar year, plus the true -up (positive or negative) of the prior October through
September SCE ETC Cost with interest calculated pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a.
The ETC Adjustment Clause will be recalculated annually and filed with the
Commission with a proposed effective date of January 1 of each year.
The TRBAA is a negative $105,460 for calendar year 2012.
Vernon's Gross Load, consistent with its TRR, used by the ISO to develop the
Transmission Access Charge is 1,181,728 MWh.
All of Vernon's transmission facilities and Entitlements placed under the ISO's
Operational Control are High Voltage Facilities as defined by the ISO Tariff.
The TRBAA will be recalculated annually consistent with the ISO Tariff approved by the
Vernon City Council, and provided to the ISO.
NOTICES
Designated Representative:
Mr. Carlos Fandino
Director of Light and Power Department
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90041
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Proof of Publication of
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011...
To consider evidence to establish
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Balancing Account Adjustment
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BARRY M. SMOLER
LEE C. WHITE
The Honorable Kimberly D. Bose
Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20426
Re: City of Vernon, California, Docket No. ER12-_-0001
Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment and Transmission Revenue
Requirement Applicable to Calendar Year 2012
Dear Ms. Bose:
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the City of Vernon, California Transmission
Owner Tariff ("TO Tariff') filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC" or
"Commission" ),2 the requirements of the California Independent System Operator Corporation
("CAISO") Electric Tariff, and Ordering Paragraph C of the Commission's September 11, 2009
Order in Docket No. EL09-64-000 ("September 2009 Order'), 3 Vernon hereby submits with
supporting documentation (i) the Transmission Revenue Requirement ("TRR") to be effective
throughout calendar year 2012, as specified in the September 2009 Order; (ii) the annual revision
to its Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment ("TRBAA"); and (iii) a revised
Gross Load number that takes into account current load conditions. It also submits ministerial
changes to its TO Tariff to reflect changes in the CAISO markets implemented as a result of the
2009 Market Redesign and Technology Upgrade ("MRTU") initiative, including removal of the
1 The City of Vernon is a municipality duly organized under the laws of the State of California. To accommodate
the Commission's e-tariff filing procedures, Vernon is submitting this filing using a "General Rate Case
Designation" and an "ER" docketing prefix, but expressly does not waive its statutory exemption from Commission
jurisdiction.
2 The TO Tariff was initially. filed with the Commission in Docket No. EL00-105-000.
' City of Vernon, 128 FERC 161,235 (2009) (stating that.Vemon is directed "to submit annual filings by November
1 to reflect the revised [stated] MRS for years 2010, 2011 and 2012, to be effective January 1, 2010, January 1,
2011 and January 1, 2012, respectively").
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Page 2
definition of "Net FTR Revenue" and references thereto, as well as references to Usage Charges
and related CAISO Tariff provisions, as those terms are no longer used in the CAISO Tariff.4
Vernon hereby requests that the Commission accept for filing and approve the enclosed
revisions to its TO Tariff effective as of January 1, 2012. Vernon also respectfully requests that
the Commission waive any requirements that Vernon has not met that the Commission
--- — determines to be applicable to this filing.- As support for its filing, Vernon -offers the following:- -
TRR and ETC Adjustment Clause
As described in the September 2009 Order, the revisions to Vernon's TRR relate to the.
2008 proposal of Southern California Edison Company ("SCE") to change the rates charged to
Vernon and others under long-term existing transmission contracts ("ETCs") (the "SCE ETC
Rate Proceeding").5 In a settlement reached in the SCE ETC Rate Proceeding, Vernon agreed to
transition its SCE ETC rates to SCE's High Voltage Existing Contracts Access Charge
("HVECAC") over a period of several years ("SCE Settlement").6 On July 15, 2009, after
reaching the SCE Settlement, Vernon petitioned the Commission to approve fixed TRRs for the
years corresponding to the phase -in period of the SCE Settlement, i.e., during calendar years
2010 through 2012.7 The September 2009 Order approved Vernon's fixed TRRs for 2010
through 2012 and approved Vemon's proposal for an ETC Adjustment Clauses
Ordering Paragraph C of the September 2009 Order directed Vernon to submit "annual
filings by November 1 to reflect the revised TRRs" in the TO Tariff for each of the years 2010,
2011 and 2012.9 Thus; the attached revised Appendix I reflects that Vernon's TRR for calendar
year 2012 is equal to $1,346,520,10 as accepted by the September 2009 Order.
Because the 2012 TRR is fixed pursuant to the SCE Settlement and the September 2009
Order, the ETC Adjustment Clause amount required to true -up the TRR for 2012 is zero, 11
a As a municipality, Vernon is exempt from any filing fee. See 18 C.F.R. § 381.108(a);.see also City of Vernon, 124
FERC 161,005, P 16 (2008). Vernon respectfully requests that the Commission waive any fees it may otherwise
deem applicable to this filing.
s See September 2009 Order P 6; see also SCE Existing Transmission Contracts Rate Filing, Docket No. ER08-
1353-000 (Aug. 1, 2008), eLibrary No. 20080808-0236. Vernon's transmission assets consist of three ETCs: two
with SCE and one with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, pursuant to which Vernon is a
Participating Transmission Owner ("PTO") in CAISO.
6 SCE's Explanatory Statement and Offer of Settlement, Docket No. ER08-1343 et al. (July 1, 2009), eLibrary No.
20090710-0172 ("SCE Settlement"). The Commission accepted the SCE Settlement in September 2009. S. Cal.
Edison Co., 128 FERC ¶ 61,237 (2009).
Petition for Declaratory Order and Request for Waiver of Filing Fee of City of Vernon, California at 12, Docket
No. EL09-64-000 (July 15, 2009), eLibrary No. 20090716-0075.
s See September 2009 Order PP 24-25.
9 Id. P 24.
10 See id PP 6, 24.
� 1 See id. P 9.
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Page 3
Included as Attachment 3 to this filing is the Vernon City Council Resolution approving
the 2012 TRR, which contains, as Exhibit B, a copy of the Vernon Light & Power Department
Staff Report describing, among other things, the TRR calculation ("TRR/Gross Load Staff
Report').
2. Vernon 2011 TRBAA
The TRBAA is a balancing/tracking account under which amounts owed to Vernon under
its TRR and not collected in previous periods are collected in the next period, and amounts over -
collected in one period are applied against the next period.12 This ensures that credits associated
with transmission services are flowed through to transmission customers. Under the CAISO
Tariff, changes in the TRBAAs of PTOs are intended to become effective as of January 1 of each
year. 13
As indicated in the attached revised Appendix I to its TO Tariff, Vernon's TRBAA for
calendar year 2012 is negative $105,460.00. Vernon calculated the TRBAA specified in this
filing based on the definition of Transmission Revenue Credit set forth in the unopposed Offer of
Settlement and Settlement Agreement filed on December 26, 2002 in FERC Docket No. EL02-
103, and accepted by the Commission on February 5, 2003.14
Included as Attachment 4 to this filing is the Vernon City Council Resolution approving
the 2012 TRBAA. Exhibit B to that Resolution is a copy of the Vernon Light & Power
Department Staff Report that includes a description of the TRBAA calculation
("TRBAA/Ministerial Changes Staff Report"). The exhibits to the TRBAA/Ministerial Changes
Staff Report contain the supporting data used to calculate the TRBAA.15
3. Cross Load Calculation
The revised Gross Load associated with Vernon's 2012 TRR is 1,181,728 MWh. This .
revised Gross Load is based on its historic 2010 load data, as measured by ISO -certified revenue
quality meters. The Gross Load currently used in Appendix I to Vernon's TO Tariff is based on
historic 2007 load data and was accepted by the. Commission in 2008.16 Vernon has experienced
a decrease in load since 2007, and thus this revision is necessary for it to recover the full amount
of its TRR. The Vernon City Council Resolution approving use of this revised Gross Load is
Attachment 3 to this filing, and Exhibit 1 to the corresponding TRR/Gross Load Staff Report
shows the data supporting the calculation of this figure.
12 For further discussion of the TRBAA, see, for example, City of Vernon TRBAA Revisions, Transmittal Letter at
1-2, Docket No. EL09-15-000 (Dec. 4, 2008), eLibrary No. 20081208-0434.
" CAISO Tariff, App. F, Schedule 3, § 8.1.
14 City of Vernon, 102 FERC 161,141, P 3 (2003).
15 Vernon notes that Exh. 5 (the redlined TO Tariff) to the TRBAA/Ministerial Changes Staff Report was
inadvertently labeled as Exh. 6 and Exh. 6 (the Clean TO Tariff) was inadvertently labeled as Exh. A.
16 City of Vernon, 124 FERC 161,005, P 15 (2008).
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4. Ministerial Changes
Vernon is also submitting certain ministerial changes to its TO Tariff that reflect the
changes to the CAISO market structures implemented in the 2009 MRTU initiative.
Specifically, because FTRs and Usage Charges are concepts that are no longer used in the
CAISO markets, Vernon proposes to;
• delete the definition of "Net FTR Revenue," formerl Section 3.7 of its
Tariff, and renumber the remaining items in that section accordingly;
modify the definition of Transmission Revenue Credit in Section 3.13 (now
Section 3.12) to delete references to Net FTR Revenues and Usage Charge
Revenues (including the charges under Sections 27.1.2.1.6(ii) and 27,1.2.1.7
of the CAISO Tariff);
• delete references to Usage Charge revenues and FTR auction proceeds from
Section 7.2 of the TO •Tariff.
These changes conform Vernon's TO Tariff to current CAISO practices. As noted in
Vernon's updates to the TRBAA for 2010 and 2011, Vernon has not collected Net FTR
Revenues nor incorporated them into its TRBAA calculation since the CAISO's implementation
of MRTU in April 2009.17 The Commission has recently approved similar ministerial changes to
the tariffs of other CAISO PTOs.18
Finally, Vernon revised its Tariff to change the Designated Representative listed in
Appendix II of its Tariff to the current director of the Department of Light and Power.
These ministerial changes are shown in the redlined version of Vernon's TO Tariff,
included as Attachment 2 to this filing. They were approved by the Vernon City Council, shown
in Attachment 4 to this filing. Vernon requests that these modifications be approved effective
January 1, 2012.
5. Preservation of Vernon Positions
Vernon is a municipal electric system that is exempt from Commission jurisdiction under
Section 201(f) of the Federal Power Act.19 As Vernon has consistently stated in its Commission
filings, while Vernon pledges its continued cooperation in matters relating to its status as a PTO,
Vernon respectfully states that it does not by this filing consent to any Commission jurisdiction
"See 2010 Rate Filing Transmittal Letter at 3, Docket No. ELI0-10-000 (Oct. 30, 2009), eLibrary No. 20091103-
0065; 2011 Rate Filing Transmittal Letter at 3 n.12, Docket No. NJI1-4-000 (Nov. 2, 2010), eLibrary No.
20101102-5144.
"See, e.g., City of Pasadena, 137 FERC 161,045, P 24 (2011); City of Banning, 136 FERC 161,134, P 27 (2011).
19 16 U.&C. § 824(f) ("No provision in this subchapter shall apply to, or be deemed to include ... a State or any
political subdivision of a State ... or any agency, authority, or instrumentality of any one or more of the foregoing
October 27, 2011
Page 5
or authority other than that provided by the Commission's existing orders in Docket Nos. EL00-
105 and EL08-54 20
6. Attachments
In support of Vernon's petition,.we include in this filing the following documents:
• Attachment 1 — Amended Sections of TO Tariff
• Attachment 2 — Amended Sections of TO Tariff (Redline);
Attachment 3.— City of Vernon City Council Resolution No. 2011-
170, adopting a new TRR and Gross Load for 2012, together with the
amended Appendix I to the TO Tariff (Exhibit A) and the TRR/Gross
Load Staff Report (Exhibit B);
Attachment 4 — City of Vernon City Council Resolution No. 2011-
169, establishing a TRBAA for 2012 and updating Vernon's TO
Tariff to reflect ministerial changes, together with the amended
Appendix I to the TO Tariff (Exhibit A) and the TRBAA/Ministerial
Changes Staff Report (Exhibit B)?t
In addition, the clean and redlined versions of Vernon's revised TO Tariff are being
provided to the Commission in RTF format with metadata included, as required by the
Commission's electronic tariff filing rules 22
7. Service
Copies of this filing will be served by mail upon the persons listed in Appendix F. of the
CAISO Transmission Control Agreement posted on CAISO's website as of November 1, 2011 21
These persons are representatives of CAISO and the other CAISO PTOs. A copy of Appendix F
and a Certificate of Service are attached hereto.
20 See, e.g., City of Vernon, 124 FERC ¶ 61,005, P 14 (noting that the Commission "lacks jurisdiction over Vernon's
transmission rates under FPA section 205," but may nonetheless "review Vernon's TRR because it is a component
of the jurisdictional CAISO [Transmission Access Charge]"). .
21 Vernon notes that draft copies of the clean and redlined revised TO Tariff were included as exhibits to the
TRBAA/Ministerial Changes Staff Report. Thus, they also appear at the end of Attachment 4 to this filing. The
draft copies are substantially identical to the clean and redlined revised TO Tariff sections that are Attachments 1
and 2 to this filing;. however, Vernon does note that Section 3.12, the definition of "Transmission Revenue Credit,"
included in the draft copies of the TO Tariff inadvertently retained a reference to Usage Charges and obsolete
sections of the CAISO Tariff. The Staff Report accompanying the pertinent Resolution quotes the correct revised
definition, and Attachments l and 2 to this filing reflect this correct revised definition.
22 See Electronic Tariff Filings, Order No. 714, 73 Fed. Reg. 57,515 (Oct. 3, 2008), FERC Stats. & Regs. 131,276
(2008).
2' CAISO Transmission Control Agreement, App. F, Notices (Iast.updated 'Dec. 3, 2010), available at
http://www.caiso.com/Documents/TransmissionControlAgreement-updatedas-Dec3_2010.pdf.
October 27, 2011
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8. Communications
Abraham Alemu
Electric Resources Planning and
Development Manager
City of Vernon
—4305 Santa -Fe -Avenue - ---
_ Vernon California 90058 _
Tel: (323) 826-3643
aalemu@ci.vernon.ca.us
9. Conclusion
Lisa G. Dowden
Katharine M. Mapes
Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP
1333 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036- -- ----
Tel: (202) 879_4000
lisa.dowden@spiegelmcd.com
katharine.mapes@spiegelmcd.com
For the foregoing reasons, Vernon respectfully requests that the Commission accept for
filing, to become effective January 1, 2012: (i) Vernon's revised TRR; (ii) Vernon's revised
TRBAA; (iii) Vernon's revised Gross Load; and (iv) ministerial changes to Vernon's TO Tariff.
Vernon also respectfully requests that the Commission grant any necessary waivers as discussed
herein.
Respectfully submitted,
Is/Lisa G. Dowden
Lisa G. Dowden
Katharine M. Mapes
Attorneys for City of Vernon, California