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2006 SPP RTO Expansion Plan. Carl A. Monroe July 30, 2006. Overview. SPP RTO Expansion Plan Reliability Planning Economic Planning. Basic Planning Principles. Stakeholder input throughout the process Ensure transmission system reliability through compliance with planning criteria
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2006 SPP RTO Expansion Plan Carl A. MonroeJuly 30, 2006
Overview • SPP RTO Expansion Plan • Reliability Planning • Economic Planning
Basic Planning Principles • Stakeholder input throughout the process • Ensure transmission system reliability through compliance with planning criteria • The SPP planning process is an open and participatory process
Regional Plan Objectives • Focus on reliability needs 1st, commercial market needs 2nd • Create an effective long-range expansion plan with a comprehensive assessment of mitigation plans to maintain planning standards • Evaluate alternatives from all stakeholders
2006 SPP Expansion Plan Basic Principles • Stakeholder input throughout the process • Ensure transmission system reliability through compliance with planning criteria: NERC, SPP and Transmission Owner • The SPP planning process is open and participatory process
Major Changes2006 SPP Expansion Plan • 12 month Planning cycle • SPP Transmission Projects that had start of construction beyond to 2008 beyond January 1, 2008 were not included in the Expansion Plan load flow model • Included 69 kV contingencies • More interaction between SPP Aggregate Study group and SPP Planning group • The initial Steady State analysis will identify all violations without using operating guides/directives and determine reinforcements for all violations • Included 10 year out model • Included winter peak model • Included additional NERC C and D contingencies • Reactive margin/reserve study
Additional Projects Rolled Into Expansion Plan GI AA TSR Generation Interconnect Process Attachment AA Review Process Others OATT TSR Aggregate Study Process Economic/ Requested Upgrade GI Study Process Identify facilities to upgrade Signed Contracts Signed Agreement Letter of authorization to construct Signed IA Letter of authorization to construct SPP RTO Expansion Plan
Carl A. MonroeSr. VP Ops & COOVoice: 501.614.3218cmonroe@spp.org