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AF2-355 Transition Sort Retool Results -- Reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1

v1.00 released 2023-12-14 11:05

West Gerrard-J.K. Smith 345 nkV

135.0 MW Capacity / 225.0 MW Energy

Introduction

In accordance with Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304, PJM performed load flow analysis (Transition Sort Retool) on all AE1 through AG1 projects that have met eligibility requirements according to Tariff, Part VII, Subpart B, section 303. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a project would be classified as eligible for the Expedited Process (Fast Lane) or if it would be reprioritized to be studied as part of Transition Cycle #1 (TC1) using the criteria from the Expedited Process Eligibility section of Tariff Part VII, section 304. This is not a System Impact Study report.

Below are the results of the study, details of how the study was performed, criterion used in the evaluation of the Expedited Process vs. TC1 determination, and next steps in the interconnection process for your project.

Transition Cycle #1:

The AF2-355 project has not met the Expedited Process Eligibility requirements in Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 and will therefore be reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1. Please see "Transition Cycle #1 Rules" below.

Transition Sort Retool Study Process and Criteria:

In order to determine Expedited Process vs. Transition Cycle #1 classification, projects which met the Transition Eligibility requirements from Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 303 were studied on the base case model that was used for the original System Impact Study analysis. Both a summer peak and light load load flow analysis were performed. Projects that have cost allocation eligibility or are identified as the first to cause a system violation which requires the need for a Network Upgrade with a total estimated cost greater than $5 million will be reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1. All other projects will be eligible for the expedited procedures set forth in Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (B).

Expedited Process Eligibility: OATT Tariff Part VII, section 304:

A project is not eligible for the expedited process if it has cost allocation eligibility or is identified as the first to cause, as determined according to Tariff, Part VI, section 217.3, for a Network Upgrade which has a total estimated cost of greater than $5,000,000. Such cost estimate will be based on Transmission Provider's most recently available data.

Not considered in the Transition Sorting: The cost of the Interconnection Facilities is not considered when determining a project's eligibility for the expedited process. Affected Systems upgrade costs are also not considered in the evaluation.

Transition Sort Retool Results Provided:

This report includes a list of:

  1. the overloaded flowgates (overloaded facilities + contingency pair) that the project contributes towards
  2. other interconnection projects that may also contribute to the overloaded facility, and
  3. the total estimated cost for any required Network Upgrades.

Important Notes:

Note for Uprate Projects: Per Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (B), if a project is an uprate (project relies on the Interconnection Facilities of a prior project) whose base project does not qualify for the expedited process, the uprate also will not qualify for the expedited process, regardless of analysis results.

Notes regarding Results displayed:

  1. Some flowgate overloads that a New Service Request contributes to, but does not contribute enough to meet cost allocation eligibility (per Manual 14A, Attachment B.3), may be reported in this Transition Sort report. These types of flowgates do not affect the classification of the New Service Request as either Expedited Process or Transition Cycle #1 because cost allocation eligibility has not been met.
  2. For projects that were determined to not meet Expedited Process eligibility and are being reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1, not all reinforcements in excess of $5,000,000 may be shown in this report. This report may only display a subset of those reinforcements determined to be in excess of $5,000,000 which would classify the project as not meeting Expedited Process Eligibility. This is not a formal System Impact Study.

Next Steps for your project:

Transition Cycle #1 Rules:

Refer to Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (C) for the Transition Cycle #1 Project Rules.

Transition Cycle #1 will start no later than one year from the Transition Start Date (July 10, 2023). Transition Cycle #1 will run simultaneously with the expedited process, however Transition Cycle #1, Phase III will not begin until all expedited process projects have been completed.

Projects that are reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1 will not need to re-apply to the Interconnection Cycle Process. Therefore, there is no Application Review Phase for Transition Cycle #1. The cycle process for Transition Cycle #1 includes three Study Phases and three Decision Points:

  1. Phase I System Impact Study and Decision Point I; and
  2. Phase II System Impact Study and Decision Point II; and
  3. Phase III System Impact Study and Decision Point III

Refer to Tariff Part VII, Subpart D, section 307 for the Transition Cycle #1 study process.

General

The Interconnection Customer (IC), has proposed a Solar generating facility located in the EKPC zone — Madison County, Kentucky. The installed facilities will have a total capability of 225.0 MW with 135.0 MW of this output being recognized by PJM as Capacity.

Project Information
Queue Number AF2-355
Project Name West Gerrard-J.K. Smith 345 nkV
Developer Name AEUG Richmond Solar, LLC
State Kentucky
County Madison
Transmission Owner EKPC
MFO 225.0 MW
MWE 225.0 MW
MWC 135.0 MW
Fuel Type Solar
Basecase Study Year 2023

Point of Interconnection

AF2-355 will interconnect on the EKPC transmission system tapping the West Gerrard to J.K. Smith 345 kV line.

Summer Peak Analysis

The Queue Project was evaluated as a 225.0 MW (Capacity 135.0 MW) injection in the EKPC area. Project was evaluated for compliance with applicable reliability planning criteria (PJM, NERC, NERC Regional Reliability Councils, and Transmission Owners). Potential Summer peak period network impacts are listed below:

Important to Note:

Note for Uprate Projects: Per Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (B), if a project is an uprate (project relies on the Interconnection Facilities of a prior project) whose base project does not qualify for the expedited process, the uprate also will not qualify for the expedited process, regardless of analysis results.

Notes regarding Results displayed:

  1. Some flowgate overloads that a New Service Request contributes to, but does not contribute enough to meet cost allocation eligibility (per Manual 14A, Attachment B.3), may be reported in this Transition Sort report. These types of flowgates do not affect the classification of the New Service Request as either Expedited Process or Transition Cycle #1 because cost allocation eligibility has not been met.
  2. For projects that were determined to not meet Expedited Process eligibility and are being reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1, not all reinforcements in excess of $5,000,000 may be shown in this report. This report may only display a subset of those reinforcements determined to be in excess of $5,000,000 which would classify the project as not meeting Expedited Process Eligibility. This is not a formal System Impact Study.
Summer Peak Analysis
Area Facility Description Contingency Name Contingency Type DC|AC Initial Loading Final Loading Rating (MVA) Rating Type MVA to Mitigate MW Contribution Details
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
DEOK_P2-2_C1 SILVER GROVE 345 BUS
CONTINGENCY 'DEOK_P2-2_C1 SILVER GROVE 345 BUS'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249571 TO BUS 249573 CKT 1   /*08REDBK1     345.0 - 08SGROVE     345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 249577 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08ZIMER      345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
END
Bus AC 139.99 % 143.03 % 1532.0 B 2191.22 54.36
EKPC 4AVON-4PARIS T 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342541 to 342631 ckt 1
EKPC_P2-4_SPUR N39-150T-A
CONTINGENCY 'EKPC_P2-4_SPUR N39-150T-A'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 958170 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*AF2-111 TAP  345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
 OPEN BUS 342960                                   /*1SPURLK2G     22.0
END
Bus AC 104.33 % 110.84 % 220.0 B 243.85 17.18
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
DEOK_P2-3_C2 1373_PORTUNION
CONTINGENCY 'DEOK_P2-3_C2 1373_PORTUNION'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249570 TO BUS 249575 CKT 1   /*08P.UNON     345.0 - 08TERMNL     345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249570 TO BUS 249577 CKT 1   /*08P.UNON     345.0 - 08ZIMER      345.0
END
Breaker AC 139.85 % 142.88 % 1532.0 B 2188.92 53.8
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
DEOK_P2-3_C2 816_SILVERGROVE
CONTINGENCY 'DEOK_P2-3_C2 816_SILVERGROVE'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249571 TO BUS 249573 CKT 1   /*08REDBK1     345.0 - 08SGROVE     345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 249577 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08ZIMER      345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249988 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08BKJ135     138.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 250042 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08HANDS1     138.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 250052 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08KYUNIV     138.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 250053 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08LAFARG     138.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
END
Breaker AC 140.16 % 143.21 % 1532.0 B 2193.98 54.41
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
DEOK_P2-3_C2 1493_RED BANK
CONTINGENCY 'DEOK_P2-3_C2 1493_RED BANK'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249571 TO BUS 249573 CKT 1   /*08REDBK1     345.0 - 08SGROVE     345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249571 TO BUS 250092 CKT 1   /*08REDBK1     345.0 - 08REDBK1     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 249577 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08ZIMER      345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
END
Breaker AC 140.11 % 143.15 % 1532.0 B 2193.06 54.36
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
DEOK_P2-3_C2 1487_RED BANK
CONTINGENCY 'DEOK_P2-3_C2 1487_RED BANK'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249571 TO BUS 249573 CKT 1   /*08REDBK1     345.0 - 08SGROVE     345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249571 TO BUS 250093 CKT 1   /*08REDBK1     345.0 - 08REDBK2     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 249577 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08ZIMER      345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
END
Breaker AC 140.05 % 143.1 % 1532.0 B 2192.29 54.36
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
DEOK_P2-3_C2 1441_ZIMMER
CONTINGENCY 'DEOK_P2-3_C2 1441_ZIMMER'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249571 TO BUS 249573 CKT 1   /*08REDBK1     345.0 - 08SGROVE     345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 249577 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08ZIMER      345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
END
Breaker AC 139.99 % 143.03 % 1532.0 B 2191.22 54.36
EKPC 4AVON-4PARIS T 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342541 to 342631 ckt 1
EKPC_P4-6_SPUR N39-150T-A
CONTINGENCY 'EKPC_P4-6_SPUR N39-150T-A'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 958170 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*AF2-111 TAP  345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
 OPEN BUS 342960                                   /*1SPURLK2G     22.0
END
Breaker AC 104.33 % 110.84 % 220.0 B 243.85 17.18
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
Base Case Single AC 135.35 % 137.86 % 1240.0 A 1709.46 30.64
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
DEOK_P1-3_B3 SILVER GROVE 345/138 TB23*
CONTINGENCY 'DEOK_P1-3_B3 SILVER GROVE 345
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249571 TO BUS 249573 CKT 1   /*08REDBK1     345.0 - 08SGROVE     345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 249577 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08ZIMER      345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1   /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
END
Single AC 126.77 % 128.94 % 1532.0 B 1975.36 32.62
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
ZIMMER-MELDAHL 34576
CONTINGENCY 'ZIMMER-MELDAHL 34576'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249577 TO BUS 249581 CKT 1   /*08ZIMER      345.0 - 08MELDAL     345.0
END
Single AC 121.36 % 123.95 % 1532.0 B 1898.91 39.03
LGEE/OVEC 7TRIMBL REAC-06CLIFTY 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
324010 to 248000 ckt 1
AEP_P1-2_#363
CONTINGENCY 'AEP_P1-2_#363'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 243208 TO BUS 243209 CKT 1   /*05JEFRSO     765.0 - 05ROCKPT     765.0
END
Single DC 125.07 % 126.12 % 1451.0 B 1830.0 15.13
LGEE/OVEC 7TRIMBL REAC-06CLIFTY 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
324010 to 248000 ckt 1
AEP_P1-2_#10136
CONTINGENCY 'AEP_P1-2_#10136'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 243208 TO BUS 243209 CKT 1   /*05JEFRSO     765.0 - 05ROCKPT     765.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 243209 TO BUS 243443 CKT 2   /*05ROCKPT     765.0 - 05RKG2        26.0
 REMOVE UNIT 2H FROM BUS 243443                    /*05RKG2        26.0
 REMOVE UNIT 2L FROM BUS 243443                    /*05RKG2        26.0
END
Single AC 121.66 % 122.83 % 1451.0 B 1782.26 15.19
LGEE/OVEC 7TRIMBL REAC-06CLIFTY 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
324010 to 248000 ckt 1
Base Case Single AC 108.9 % 110.29 % 1134.0 A 1250.69 15.22
DEO&K/EKPC 4BOONE CO-08LONGBR 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342559 to 250054 ckt 1
DAY_P734541 34553
CONTINGENCY 'DAY_P734541 34553'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249581 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*08MELDAL     345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 253077 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*09STUART     345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
END
Tower AC 139.06 % 143.32 % 284.0 B 407.03 15.46
DAY/EKPC 7SPURLOCK-09STUART 345.0 kV Ckt 1 line
342838 to 253077 ckt 1
DEOK_P7-1_C5 CIRCUIT1883&4545REDBANKSILGRVZIMMER
CONTINGENCY 'DEOK_P7-1_C5 CIRCUIT1883&4545REDBANKSILGRVZIMMER'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249571 TO BUS 249573 CKT 1    /*08REDBK1     345.0 - 08SGROVE     345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 249577 CKT 1    /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08ZIMER      345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249573 TO BUS 250097 CKT 1    /*08SGROVE     345.0 - 08SGROVE     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249989 TO BUS 250080 CKT 1    /*08BKJ246     138.0 - 08NWTWN2     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 250079 TO BUS 250080 CKT Z1   /*08NWTWN1     138.0 - 08NWTWN2     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 250079 TO BUS 250092 CKT 1    /*08NWTWN1     138.0 - 08REDBK1     138.0
END
Tower AC 139.92 % 142.96 % 1532.0 B 2190.15 54.36
DEO&K 08LONGBR-08MTZION 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
250054 to 250077 ckt 1
DAY_P734541 34553
CONTINGENCY 'DAY_P734541 34553'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249581 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*08MELDAL     345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 253077 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*09STUART     345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
END
Tower AC 132.02 % 136.28 % 284.0 B 387.04 15.46
DEO&K 08MTZION-08BUFTN1 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
250077 to 249991 ckt 1
DAY_P734541 34553
CONTINGENCY 'DAY_P734541 34553'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249581 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*08MELDAL     345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 253077 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*09STUART     345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
END
Tower AC 121.66 % 125.72 % 298.0 B 374.65 15.46
EKPC 7AVON-4AVON 345.0/138.0 kV Ckt 1 transformer
342829 to 342541 ckt 1
DAY_P734541 34553
CONTINGENCY 'DAY_P734541 34553'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 249581 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*08MELDAL     345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 253077 TO BUS 342838 CKT 1   /*09STUART     345.0 - 7SPURLOCK    345.0
END
Tower AC 99.14 % 102.13 % 526.0 B 537.2 18.63

Light Load Analysis

At this time light load analysis not required for this project.

System Reinforcements

The table below lists all network upgrades which resolve the identified overloaded facilities in this report.

Important to Note:

Note for Uprate Projects: Per Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (B), if a project is an uprate (project relies on the Interconnection Facilities of a prior project) whose base project does not qualify for the expedited process, the uprate also will not qualify for the expedited process, regardless of analysis results.

Notes regarding Results displayed:

  1. Some flowgate overloads that a New Service Request contributes to, but does not contribute enough to meet cost allocation eligibility (per Manual 14A, Attachment B.3), may be reported in this Transition Sort report. These types of flowgates do not affect the classification of the New Service Request as either Expedited Process or Transition Cycle #1 because cost allocation eligibility has not been met.
  2. For projects that were determined to not meet Expedited Process eligibility and are being reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1, not all reinforcements in excess of $5,000,000 may be shown in this report. This report may only display a subset of those reinforcements determined to be in excess of $5,000,000 which would classify the project as not meeting Expedited Process Eligibility. This is not a formal System Impact Study.
  3. Reinforcements previously identified by Transmission Owners for violations on lower voltage facilities are included in this report. Transmission Owner analysis will be updated as part of the Expedited Process and Transition Cycle 1 retools.
System Reinforcements
RTEP ID Title Total Cost
n5469 reconductor the line with a high temperature conductor and upgrade necessary terminal equipment to achieve ratings of 2610/2610 MVA SN/SE. $17,400,000
n8066 Rebuild the line and Substation Bus Conductor on the Buffington terminal at Mt. Zion, Replace equipment at Buffington $5,264,470
n8066.1 Replace two switches at Mt. Zion $360,956
n6460.2 Rebuild the line & Replace switch at Mt. Zion $3,228,008
n6460.3 Rebuild the EKPC portion of the Longbranch-Mt. Zion 138 kV line section using 954 MCM ACSS conductor (3.7 miles). $4,360,000
n6460.1 Increase the EKPC-owned 3.7 miles of conductor MOT to 275 degrees F. $400,000
n6463.3 Replace the 954 MCM ACSR line conductor in the Boone County-Longbranch 138 kV line with 954 MCM ACSS conductor (2.3 miles) $2,590,000
n6463.4 Replace the 1200A disconnect switches N15-813 and N15-815 at the Boone County substation with 1600A equipment $200,000
n6463.5 Replace the 750 MCM copper substation bus and jumpers at the Longbranch substation with bundled 500 MCM copper or equivalent equipment $190,000
n6463.2 Upgrade bus and jumpers associated with Boone 138 kV bus using 2-500 MCM 37 CU conductor or equivalent $170,000
n6463.1 Increase MOT of Boone-Longbranch 138kV line section 954 MCM conductor to 275F (~2.25 miles) $200,000
n5780 Reconductor Stuart-Spurlock line with twin bundle 1033 Curlew ACCR conductor. $17,000,000
n5780.1 Replace Stuart substation riser conductor with 2500AAC (parallel) $100,000
n5780.2 Reconductor Stuart substation conductor with twin bundle 1033 Curlew ACCR conductor Reconductor Stuart Substation conductor with a bundled 795 hi-temperature conductor. $250,000
n5780.5 A second new 345kV transmission line between Stuart and Spurlock. Accordin [...] EKPC will need to provide the estimates of this line on the Kentucky side. $21,590,000
n5780.3 Replace the 1500A interconnection metering CTs with 2000A equipment. $150,000
n5780.4 Replace the 3000A wave trap with 3600A equipment. $170,000
n6783 Increase the maximum operating temperature of the 636 MCM ACSR conductor in the Avon-Paris Tap 138 kV line section to 293 degrees F (6.9 miles) $625,000

Attachments

Conclusion

The Transition Sort load flow retool results indicate that AF2-355 is not eligible for the Expedited Process per PJM Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (A) will be reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1. See next steps for your project in the "Introduction" section above.