Application to request Transfer Service support for the delivery of a Non-Federal Resource from Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA) Power Services Division.
1) Instructions:
This application is to be completed by BPA’s transfer customers to request Transfer Service support for the delivery of a Non-Federal resource to serve above Rate Period High Water Mark (RHWM) loads.
Once completed, send application with original signature to your BPA Power Account Executive, with an additional copy sent to: BPA Power Services, ATTN: Transfer Services-PST-6, 905 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232. Applications must be submitted at least one year prior to delivery of the Non-Federal Resource to load. Exceptions to the one year notice will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. BPA will use the information submitted herein to initiate the resource designation process to obtain firm transmission service from third party transmission providers. In addition to mailing the original application, copies may also be e-mailed to: .
Please provide the following information about your utility, any applicable contracts and the Non-Federal Resource you wish to designate as a Network Resource to be delivered to load.
2) Customer Information:
Utility name:
Point of contact name:
Telephone number of contact:
Fax number:
Email address:
3) Transmission Contract Information: (list relevant Transmission contract numbers, and include copies of contracts with this application)
BPA Network Transmission (NT) contract number:
Current status of application with BPA-TS for firm transmission rights for this Non-Federal Resource:
If applicable, list current status of any Transmission arrangements (OASIS reservation) made with third party transmission providers associated with this Non-Federal Resource. Include the A-Ref number, assigned by OASIS:
4) Non-Federal Resource Information: (list relevant contract relationships related to the Non-Federal Resource, and provide copies of contracts)
General description of Non-Federal Resource:
Complete the information relevant to the appropriate option:
Option (A)
Provide the following information if the Non-Federal Resource is a Generating Resource owned by the applicant:
Term the resource will serve load, include start and stop dates:
Third party transmission contract:
Inter-connection arrangements (if any):
Resource description (provide current capability and a 10-year projection):
· Physical location of resource (State, County, etc.):
· Balancing Area in which the network resource is located:
· Resource type (e.g. hydro, gas, bio-mass, wind, solar, geothermal, coal, etc.):
· Generator unit(s) size and quantity of capacity from that unit to be designated as a network resource:
Attach a current one-line diagram including inter-connection point with this completed application.
Operating characteristics:
· VAR capability (both leading and lagging) of resource:
· Operating restrictions, include the following:
· Periods of restricted operations throughout the year:
· Maintenance schedules:
· Minimum loading level of unit:
· Normal operating level of unit:
· List any must-run unit designations required for system reliability or contract reasons:
· Approximate variable generating cost ($/MWH) for redispatch computations:
Option (B)
Complete the following information if the Non-Federal Resource is a power sales contract for the output of an identified resource:
Term of power sales contract, include start and stop dates:
MW to be designated as a Network Resource:
Counterparty:
Resource description (provide currently capability and a 10-year projection):
· Physical location of resource (state, county, etc.):
· Balancing Authority Area in which the resource is located:
· Resource type (e.g. hydro, gas, bio-mass, wind, solar, geothermal, coal, etc.):
· List the location at which applicant will take possession of the power:
Option (C)
Complete the following information if the Non-Federal Resource is a Market Purchase:
Term of Market Purchase, include start and stop dates:
MW amount to be designated as a Network Resource:
Counterparty:
List any firming or sleeving arrangements in place to support the Market Purchase: (i.e. agreement number, counterparty, term etc.):
List the location at which applicant will take title of the power:
5) Authorization and Acknowledgement:
In accordance with the terms of the TSSA, BPA contract number , I hereby authorize BPA to acquire transmission service on my behalf and agree to reimburse BPA for any application, study, or construction related costs necessary to secure such transmission service, up to $25,000.
I hereby acknowledge that the information provided and attached to this application is true and factual to the best of my knowledge. I understand additional information may be required to support BPA’s efforts to secure firm transmission service and I agree to provide BPA with requested information within ten Business Days or within such time as agreed.
Authorized Officer or Agent Name:
______
(Printed Name)
______
(Signature) (Date)
Utility Name:Street Address:
P.O. Box:
City, State, Zip:
Attn: Contact Name:
Contact Title:
Phone:
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