Cluster Study Process

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1 Cluster Study Process This presentation is a tool to supplement the FERC approved Generator Procedures (GIP) found in Attachment I of PG&E s Wholesale Distribution Tariff (WDT) and Appendix Y of CAISO s Tariff. It is not intended to replace the tariff. PG&E advises customers to become familiar with the applicable tariff and use this tool as a supplement. Generation Services October 27,

2 Overview of Wholesale Generation Process Transmission s Governed by California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO) Tariff PG&E s transmission interconnections are for 60 kv and higher All applications must be submitted to the CAISO These slides are pursuant to CAISO Tariff Appendix Y which is subject to the CAISO Distribution s Governed by PG&E s Wholesale Distribution Tariff (WDT) PG&E s distribution voltage level is defined as facilities operating below 60 kv All applications must be submitted to PG&E These slides are pursuant to WDT Attachment I 1

3 Cluster Study Process Distribution Transmission* Tariff Section 4 Section 6 & 7 Applicability Default Default Cluster Window Oct 15 Nov 15 March 1-31 Fee $50k plus $1k/MW (max $250k) Oct 15 Nov 15 March 1-31 $50k plus $1k/MW (max $250k) Study Distribution Timing Distribution Fee Transmission* Timing Transmission* Fee Study Start Phase I 134 CD Included 134 CD Included Jun 1 Phase II 196 CD Included 196 CD Included Jan 15 2 Windows for single annual cluster * Subject to CAISO BD Business Day CD Calendar Day 2

4 Complete Transmission* s Completed Site Plan Diagram Single Line Diagram $50k plus $1k/MW ($250k max) Fee Site Control or In-Lieu Security Distribution s Completed Site Plan Diagram Single Line Diagram $50k plus $1k/MW ($250k max)** Fee Site Control *Subject to CAISO ** Fee can be paid after an Invoice Letter is issued by PG&E 3

5 Transmission* s The Request form can be found on the CAISO website under the heading Cluster Study Process Current process for New Generation s, Effective December 19, 2010 Distribution s to be on Web soon Send Request form along with Site Plan, Site Control, and Single Line Diagram to gen@pge.com or mail to: Generator Services Pacific Gas and Electric Company P.O. Box , Mail Code N7L San Francisco, CA Overnight address: 245 Market Street Mail Code N7L San Francisco, CA GIS will send an Invoice Letter when an Request is received with instructions on a wire payment *Subject to CAISO 4

6 Timeline (Cluster Process) Process Milestone Duration Responsible Party Submit Clock Start Customer Deem Complete or Provide Notice of Outstanding Items 10 BD PG&E or CAISO* Provide outstanding items Notify Customer of whether is Complete Deem Complete 10 BD from Deemed Complete Notification or 20 BD of Close of Window 5 BD after additional info is provided Customer PG&E or CAISO* PG&E or CAISO* * Subject to CAISO BD Business Day CD Calendar Day 5

7 Purpose is designed to provide the Customer: Ensure common understanding of Customer s project Ensure understanding of Generator Procedure Come to agreement on Point of and generator size PG&E will provide technical system details, limitations, and queued ahead projects PG&E will advise regarding which process Customer qualifies for and study to be conducted Next Steps 5 Business Days (3BD CAISO) after, the Developer must: Provide confirmation on the Point of Provide confirmation on Generator Size 6

8 Process Milestone Duration Responsible Party Deem Complete Clock Start PG&E or CAISO* Schedule 10 BD PG&E or CAISO* Designate and Confirm Point of Tender Generator Study Process (GISPA) Scheduled or 60 CD from Window Close 5 BD WDT 3 BD CAISO 10 BD or 60 CD from Window Close All Parties Customer PG&E or CAISO* * Subject to CAISO BD Business Day CD Calendar Day 7

9 Scope of are intended to provide: Impact of generation on PG&E s electric system Scope of Capital Improvements to PG&E s electric system to ensure the safety, reliability, and integrity of the grid: - Facilities Generator Specific facilities required for interconnection -Distribution Upgrades Upgrades to the Distribution System triggered by Generator or Cluster -Network Upgrades Upgrades to the Network (CAISO Controlled Grid) triggered by Generator or Cluster Cost Estimate for Scope of Capital Improvements Required and Schedule 8

10 Phase I Study Process Milestone Duration Responsible Party Tender Generator Study Process (GISPA) Clock Start PG&E or CAISO* Execute GISPA 30 CD Customer Execute GISPA A.S.A.P. PG&E or CAISO* Begin Phase I Study Jun 1 PG&E or CAISO* Provide Phase I Study Results 134 CD PG&E or CAISO* Post Initial Posting 90 CD Customer Phase I Study Results 30 CD from Phase I Study Results All Parties * Subject to CAISO BD Business Day CD Calendar Day 9

11 Phase II Study Process Milestone Duration Responsible Party Phase I Study Results Clock Start All Parties Provide Attachment 3 (Data Form To Be Provided by the Customer Prior to Commencement of the Phase II Study) 5 BD Customer Begin Phase II Study Jan 15 PG&E or CAISO* Provide Phase II Study Results 196 CD PG&E or CAISO* Post Second Posting 180 CD Customer Phase II Study Results 30 CD from Phase II Study Results All Parties * Subject to CAISO BD Business Day CD Calendar Day 10

12 (IA) Small Generator (SGIA) 20MW or less Large Generator (LGIA) greater than 20 MW CAISO GIA is a three-party between CAISO, PG&E, and Customer Process Milestone Duration Responsible Party Provide Final Study Results Clock Start PG&E or CAISO* Tender IA 30 CD PG&E or CAISO* Respond to Draft 30 CD All Parties IA negotiated and agreed 90 CD from Clock Start All Parties PG&E or CAISO to issue executable IA 15 BD PG&E or CAISO* All parties execute IA A.S.A.P. All Parties Post Final Posting On or before the start of construction Customer * Subject to CAISO BD Business Day CD Calendar Day 11

13 Post, PG&E and Customer should be engineering and designing, procuring, and constructing the electrical interconnection PG&E will be engineering the Capital Improvements as agreed upon in the Customer will be engineering the electrical system on the Customer s side of the meter and any upgrades that will be applicant built and deeded Post EPC, PG&E, CAISO (if applicable), Customer will coordinate a pre-parallel inspection and commissioning to achieve Commercial Operation. 12

14 Financial Security Postings Posting Number Initial Second Third Posting Type Posting Amount Timing Phase Facilities and Distribution Upgrades Network Upgrades Facilities and Distribution Upgrades Network Upgrades Facilities and Distribution Upgrades Network Upgrades 100% Lesser of 20% or $20k/MW 15% or $20k/MW or $7.5M (>20MW) 30 CD WDT 60 CD CAISO* 90 CD 30% 120 CD 30% or $1M (<20MW) or $15M (>20MW) 180 CD 100% On or before the start of construction After System Impact Study (SIS) After Phase I After Facilities Study After Phase II After IA (acquisition of permits) * Subject to CAISO BD Business Day CD Calendar Day 13

15 Financial Security Posting Instructions Transmission* s Links to Letter of Credit Documents and Surety Bond can be found in the CAISO website under the heading Participating Transmission Owner Financial Security Instruments Distribution s Letter of Credit Documents and Surety Bond will be on GIS website shortly *Subject to CAISO 14

16 Appendix: Clustering Methodology Please refer to section Grouping of Requests in the WDT. 20 MW New BK M New 12 MW Two or more interconnection requests at a single substation that do not pass the Independent Study Electrical Independence Test (EIT) will be clustered together. 15

17 Appendix: Distribution Schedule Summary Fast Track Process These diagrams are for estimating purposes. It assumes immediate response from Customer. Independent Study Process Cluster Process 16

18 Appendix: Transmission Schedule Summary Fast Track Process These diagrams are for estimating purposes. It assumes immediate response from Customer. Independent Study Process Cluster Process 17

19 Appendix: Capital Improvement Terms Facilities The Distribution Provider's Facilities and the Customer's Facilities. Collectively, Facilities include all facilities and equipment between the GF and the Point of, including any modification, additions or upgrades that are necessary to physically and electrically interconnect the GF to the Distribution Provider's Distribution System. Facilities are sole use facilities and shall not include Distribution Upgrades or Network Upgrades. Distribution Upgrades The additions, modifications, and upgrades to the Distribution Provider's Distribution System at or beyond the Point of to facilitate interconnection of the GF and render the service necessary to effect the Customer's wholesale sale of electricity in interstate commerce. Distribution Upgrades do not include Facilities. Network Upgrades Additions, modifications, and upgrades to the Distribution Provider's Transmission System required at or beyond the point at which the Distribution System connects to the Distribution Provider s Transmission System to accommodate the interconnection of the GF to the Distribution Provider s Transmission System. Network Upgrades do not include Distribution Upgrades. 18

20 Appendix: Key Terms Point of The point where the Facilities connect with the Distribution Provider's Distribution System. Facilities The Distribution Provider's Facilities and the Customer's Facilities. Collectively, Facilities include all facilities and equipment between the GF and the Point of, including any modification, additions or upgrades that are necessary to physically and electrically interconnect the GF to the Distribution Provider's Distribution System. Facilities are sole use facilities and shall not include Distribution Upgrades or Network Upgrades. Distribution System Those non-iso transmission and distribution facilities owned, controlled and operated by the Distribution Provider that are used to provide distribution service under the Tariff, which facilities and equipment are used to transmit electricity to ultimate usage points such as homes and industries directly from nearby generators or from interchanges with higher voltage transmission networks which transport bulk power over longer distances. The voltage levels at which Distribution Systems operate differ among areas. Upgrades The required additions and modifications to the Distribution Provider's Transmission System and Distribution System at or beyond the Point of. Upgrades may be Network Upgrades or Distribution Upgrades. Upgrades do not include Facilities. 19

21 Point of Illustration Simplified Single Line for Tap Simplified Single Line for Gen-Tie PG&E Substation 115/21 kv PG&E Substation 115/21 kv Network System 115kV Network System 115kV BK Distribution System BK Distribution System 21kV Point of 21kV PG&E 21kV Gen-Tie Point of PG&E 21kV Distribution Distribution Provider s Facilities Distribution System Distribution Provider s Facilities M 21 kv Tap (PG&E-owned) M Customer s Facilities Point of ownership change Transformer Customer s Facilities Point of ownership change Transformer Generator Generator 20