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December 28, 2016
M-2016-2580492
Ms. Amy Hirakis, Esquire
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
Two North Ninth Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Re: PPL Electric’s Recommendation on the Interconnection Agreement Application of Clinton County Solid Waste Authority
Docket No. M-2016-2580492
Dear Ms. Hirakis:
On December 22, 2016, PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL) submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) a proposed Interconnection Agreement between PPL and Clinton County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) pursuant to 52 Pa. Code § 75.13(a)(5) (the “Application”). Pursuant to 52 Pa. Code § 75.17, which describes the process for obtaining Commission approval of customer-generator status for net metered alternative energy systems with a nameplate capacity of 500 kW and greater, PPL included in its filing its Review and Recommendation of Eligibility for the Net Metering Application in which PPL recommends the Commission approve the Application.
The Bureau of Technical Utility Services is authorized to review and issue a determination following PPL’s submission recommending approval of a net metering application under 52 Pa. Code § 75.17(e). For the reasons discussed below, staff disapproves the Application without prejudice.
PPL’s customer, CCSWA intends to install a 4,800kWAC landfill gas plant located at 264 Landfill Lane, McElhattan PA.
At the outset, staff notes that the Application was not served upon CCSWA as required by 52 Pa. Code § 75.17(b) nor does the Application contain the CCSWA’s Net Metering Application required by the Net Metering Rider in PPL’s tariff (see page 19L.4A). In addition, staff has determined that the application filed by CCSWA and the response to PPL’s December 9, 2016 information request does not provide sufficient documentation for staff to determine that CCSWA is an eligible customer-generator.
Staff therefore requests that PPL resubmit the Application, correcting the deficiencies noted above, and providing the following:
1. Documentation to support the Application’s declaration that CCSWA will own or operate the three engines that will generate renewable energy from the landfill gas.
2. Any and all contracts or agreements between PPL and CCSWA which have been or will be required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Section 507 of the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa. C.S. § 507.
3. Documentation to support the Application’s assertion that CCSWA’s operations plan for the landfill gas generation includes the ability to increase generation during grid emergencies as required by 52 Pa. Code § 75.16(2).
4. Copies of the monthly bills for account number 19609-89003 for calendar year 2016.
Please be advised that the staff disapproval of this application is without prejudice. The application can be resubmitted with the requested information. This may include a new Section 75.17 review by PPL, if any, and its determination based on the additional information.
Petitions for appeal from this staff action must be filed within twenty (20) days after service of this Secretarial Letter in accordance with 52 Pa. Code § 5.44.[1]
Sincerely,
Rosemary Chiavetta
Secretary
cc: CCSWA; Parties of Record
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[1] See 52 Pa. Code § 75.17(g).