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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2020-00933
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2020-00933 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
700 Department of Regulatory Agencies |
| Agency |
723 Public Utilities Commission |
| CCR Number |
4 CCR 723-3 |
| CCR Title |
RULES REGULATING ELECTRIC UTILITIES |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
12/03/2020 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2020-00933.doc
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| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2020-00933.pdf
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| Statutory Authority |
The statutory authority for the rules proposed here is found at §§ 24-4-101 et seq., and 40-2-132, C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
This rulemaking satisfies the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 19-236, codified at § 40-2-132, C.R.S., that requires the Commission to adopt rules regarding Distribution System Planning. Specifically, SB 19-236 directs the Commission to promulgate rules establishing the filing of Distribution System Plans and the evaluation of Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA). Section 40-2-132, C.R.S., specifies that the Commission shall promulgate rules establishing the filing of a distribution system plan that includes:
1) a methodology for evaluating the costs and net benefits of using Distributed Energy Resources (DER) as NWA;
2) a determination of the threshold for the size of new distribution projects requiring NWA analysis for any new neighborhood or housing development; and
3) a determination of what should be included in a DSP filing including, the consideration of NWA regarding new development (greater than 10,000 residences), the consideration of increases in load forecasts resulting from beneficial electrification programs, a forecast of DER growth, a summary of the utility’s planning process for cyber and physical security risks, a proposed cost-recovery method, anticipated new distribution system expansion investments, a process to evaluate DSP feasibility and economic impacts of NWA for certain projects, and an estimate of peak demand growth or DER growth that merits analysis of new NWA projects. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
This rulemaking satisfies the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 19-236, codified at §
40-2-132, C.R.S., that requires the Commission to adopt rules regarding
Distribution System Planning. Specifically, SB 19-236 directs the Commission to
promulgate rules establishing the filing of Distribution System Plans and the
evaluation of Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA). Section 40-2-132, C.R.S., specifies
that the Commission shall promulgate rules establishing the filing of a distribution
system plan that includes: 1) a methodology for evaluating the costs and net
benefits of using Distributed Energy Resources (DER) as NWA; 2) a determination
of the threshold for the size of new distribution projects requiring NWA analysis for
any new neighborhood or housing development; and 3) a determination of what should be included in a DSP filing including, the consideration of NWA regarding new development (greater than 10,000 residences), the consideration of increases in load forecasts resulting from beneficial electrification programs, a forecast of DER growth, a summary of the utility’s planning process for cyber and physical security risks, a proposed cost-recovery method, anticipated new distribution system expansion investments, a process to evaluate DSP feasibility and economic impacts of NWA for certain projects, and an estimate of peak demand growth or DER growth that merits analysis of new NWA projects. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2020-00933.pdf
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| Comments |
On July 8, 2021, the Commission issued a decision adopting rules revisions. Exceptions were filed on July 28, 2021 and on September 7, 2021, the Commission issued a decision granting, in part, and denying, in part, exceptions. Applications for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration were filed on September 27, 2021. On October 26, 2021, the Commission issued a decision granting, in part, and denying, in part, the applications for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration. A 2nd round of applications for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration were due by November 15, 2021 and no applications were filed. The rules became final November 15, 2021. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
Senate Bill 19-236
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| Hearing Date |
03/11/2021 |
| Hearing Time |
09:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Hearing will continue on 03/12/2021. Online, using GoToMeeting's platform for video conferencing (Instructions to be sent in a separate decision) |
| Contact Name |
Becky Quintana |
| Contact Title |
Deputy Director Policy and External Affairs |
| Contact Telephone |
303-894-2881 |
| Contact email |
rebecca.quintana@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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