Minn. R. agency 138, ch. 7835, RATES, pt. 7835.3700

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 27, December 30, 2024

Part 7835.3700 - AMOUNT OF CAPACITY PAYMENTS; CONSIDERATIONS

The qualifying facility which negotiates a contract under part 7835.3600 must be entitled to the full avoided capacity costs of the utility. The amount of capacity payments must be determined through consideration of:

A. the capacity factor of the qualifying facility;

B. the cost of the utility's avoidable capacity;

C. the length of the contract term;

D. reasonable scheduling of maintenance;

E. the willingness and ability of the qualifying facility to provide firm power during system emergencies;

F. the willingness and ability of the qualifying facility to allow the utility to dispatch its generated energy;

G. the willingness and ability of the qualifying facility to provide firm capacity during system peaks;

H. the sanctions for noncompliance with any contract term; and

I. the smaller capacity increments and the shorter lead times available when capacity is added from qualifying facilities.

Minn. R. agency 138, ch. 7835, RATES, pt. 7835.3700

9 SR 993

Statutory Authority: MS s 216A.05; 216B.08; 216B.164