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AF2-403 Transition Sort Retool Results -- Reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1

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

Shockoe DP-Chatham 69 kV

8.0 MW Capacity / 0.0 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 AF2-403 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 an uprate to a planned/existing Storage generating facility located in the Dominion zone — Fluvanna County, Virginia. This project is an increase to the Interconnection Customer's original project, which will share the same point of interconnection. The AF2-403 queue position is a 0.0 MW uprate (8.0 MW Capacity uprate) to the previous project. The total installed facilities will have a capability of 60.0 MW.

Project Information
Queue Number AF2-403
Project Name Shockoe DP-Chatham 69 kV
Developer Name Zenith Solar, LLC
State Virginia
County Fluvanna
Transmission Owner Dominion
MFO 60.0 MW
MWE 0.0 MW
MWC 8.0 MW
Fuel Type Storage
Basecase Study Year 2023

Point of Interconnection

AF2-403 will interconnect with Dominion on the transmission system as an uprate to AE2-187 which is tapping the Shockoe DP to Chatham 69kV line.

Summer Peak Analysis

The Queue Project was evaluated as a 0.0 MW (Capacity 8.0 MW) injection in the Dominion 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
DVP AC1-222 TAP-3SEDGE HILL 115.0 kV Ckt 1 line
927260 to 314696 ckt 1
AEP_P4_#10294_05NEWLDN 138_D
CONTINGENCY 'AEP_P4_#10294_05NEWLDN 138_D'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242569 TO BUS 242734 CKT 1   /*05BRUSHT     138.0 - 05NEWLDN     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242641 TO BUS 242734 CKT 1   /*05FOREST     138.0 - 05NEWLDN     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242687 TO BUS 242734 CKT 1   /*05JOHNMT     138.0 - 05NEWLDN     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242687 TO BUS 242741 CKT 1   /*05JOHNMT     138.0 - 05OTTER      138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242741 TO BUS 314667 CKT 1   /*05OTTER      138.0 - 4ALTVSTA     138.0
END
Breaker AC 99.61 % 100.22 % 350.0 C 350.77 2.35
AEP 05NEWLDN-05BRUSHT 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
242734 to 242569 ckt 1
AEP_P4_#10317_05REUSEN 138_D
CONTINGENCY 'AEP_P4_#10317_05REUSEN 138_D'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242561 TO BUS 242641 CKT 1   /*05BOONSBORO  138.0 - 05FOREST     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242561 TO BUS 242765 CKT 1   /*05BOONSBORO  138.0 - 05REUSEN     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242591 TO BUS 242765 CKT 1   /*05CENTRR     138.0 - 05REUSEN     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242641 TO BUS 242734 CKT 1   /*05FOREST     138.0 - 05NEWLDN     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242719 TO BUS 242765 CKT 1   /*05MONEL      138.0 - 05REUSEN     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242765 TO BUS 242882 CKT 4   /*05REUSEN     138.0 - 05REUSENS     69.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242765 TO BUS 242889 CKT 1   /*05REUSEN     138.0 - 05REUSENS     34.5
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242860 TO BUS 242882 CKT 1   /*05ABERT       69.0 - 05REUSENS     69.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242876 TO BUS 242882 CKT 1   /*05MONROE A    69.0 - 05REUSENS     69.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 247360 TO BUS 242882 CKT 1   /*05PEAKLANDSS  69.0 - 05REUSENS     69.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 247866 TO BUS 242889 CKT 1   /*05GLAMORGNSS  34.5 - 05REUSENS     34.5
 REMOVE SWSHUNT FROM BUS 242765                    /*05REUSEN     138.0
 REMOVE SWSHUNT FROM BUS 242882                    /*05REUSENS     69.0
 REMOVE UNIT 1 FROM BUS 242889                     /*05REUSENS     34.5
END
Breaker AC 102.52 % 103.65 % 205.0 B 212.48 2.3
AEP/DVP 4ALTVSTA-05OTTER 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
314667 to 242741 ckt 1
Base Case Single AC 130.7 % 132.28 % 167.0 A 220.91 2.73
AEP/DVP 4ALTVSTA-05OTTER 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
314667 to 242741 ckt 1
242575 05CAMDLM 138 926520 AC1-123 TAP 138 1
CONTINGENCY '242575 05CAMDLM 138 926520 AC1-123 TAP 138 1'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 926520 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - AC1-123 TAP  138.0
END
Single AC 107.35 % 108.46 % 245.0 B 265.73 2.8
AEP/DVP 4ALTVSTA-05OTTER 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
314667 to 242741 ckt 1
AEP_P1-2_#5471-A
CONTINGENCY 'AEP_P1-2_#5471-A'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 242737 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - 05OPOSSUMCK  138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 242781 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - 05RUSTBR     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 926520 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - AC1-123 TAP  138.0
END
Single AC 106.37 % 107.48 % 245.0 B 263.33 2.8
AEP 05OTTER-05JOHNMT 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
242741 to 242687 ckt 1
Base Case Single AC 128.31 % 129.88 % 167.0 A 216.9 2.73
AEP 05OTTER-05JOHNMT 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
242741 to 242687 ckt 1
242575 05CAMDLM 138 926520 AC1-123 TAP 138 1
CONTINGENCY '242575 05CAMDLM 138 926520 AC1-123 TAP 138 1'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 926520 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - AC1-123 TAP  138.0
END
Single AC 105.7 % 106.81 % 245.0 B 261.68 2.8
AEP 05OTTER-05JOHNMT 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
242741 to 242687 ckt 1
AEP_P1-2_#5471-A
CONTINGENCY 'AEP_P1-2_#5471-A'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 242737 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - 05OPOSSUMCK  138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 242781 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - 05RUSTBR     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 926520 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - AC1-123 TAP  138.0
END
Single AC 104.72 % 105.83 % 245.0 B 259.28 2.8
AEP 05JOHNMT-05NEWLDN 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
242687 to 242734 ckt 1
Base Case Single AC 124.57 % 126.14 % 167.0 A 210.65 2.73
AEP 05JOHNMT-05NEWLDN 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
242687 to 242734 ckt 1
242575 05CAMDLM 138 926520 AC1-123 TAP 138 1
CONTINGENCY '242575 05CAMDLM 138 926520 AC1-123 TAP 138 1'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 926520 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - AC1-123 TAP  138.0
END
Single AC 105.28 % 106.42 % 240.0 B 255.41 2.8
AEP 05JOHNMT-05NEWLDN 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
242687 to 242734 ckt 1
AEP_P1-2_#5471-A
CONTINGENCY 'AEP_P1-2_#5471-A'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 242737 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - 05OPOSSUMCK  138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 242781 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - 05RUSTBR     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242575 TO BUS 926520 CKT 1   /*05CAMDLM     138.0 - AC1-123 TAP  138.0
END
Single AC 104.28 % 105.41 % 240.0 B 252.98 2.8
AEP 05BANSTR-05EDAN 2 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
242549 to 242632 ckt 1
AEP_P1-2_#5419
CONTINGENCY 'AEP_P1-2_#5419'
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242607 TO BUS 243892 CKT 1    /*05CLOVRD     138.0 - 05MEADS8     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242720 TO BUS 242775 CKT 1    /*05MONETA     138.0 - 05ROCKCA     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 242775 TO BUS 247499 CKT 1    /*05ROCKCA     138.0 - 05SMITHMTN2  138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 243892 TO BUS 242720 CKT 1    /*05MEADS8     138.0 - 05MONETA     138.0
 OPEN BRANCH FROM BUS 243892 TO BUS 243893 CKT Z1   /*05MEADS8     138.0 - 05MEADS 8     24.9
END
Single AC 99.87 % 100.32 % 296.0 B 296.95 1.36
DVP 2STONE MIL-2ALTVSTA 69.0 kV Ckt 1 line
314730 to 314670 ckt 1
Base Case Single AC 106.21 % 113.71 % 101.52 A 115.44 8.0

Light Load Analysis

The Queue Project was evaluated as a 0.0 MW (Capacity 8.0 MW) injection in the Dominion area. Project was evaluated for compliance with applicable reliability planning criteria (PJM, NERC, NERC Regional Reliability Councils, and Transmission Owners). Potential light load 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.

(No impacts were found for this analysis)

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
n6457.1 The sag study was completed under AE1-130 project and determined that no violations occur on this line when operating at Maximum Operating Temperature. No work required on the circuit at this time. $0
n6859.1 Rebuild/Reconductor 2.9 miles of overhead conductor (ACSR ~ 556.5 ~ 26/7 ~ DOVE) to mitigate the overload. $5,800,000
n6224 Current Station Rating: S/N: 167, S/E: 240 1) Rebuild/reconductor ACSR ~ 397.5 ~ 30/7 ~ LARK ~ Fe Clamps 9 d, Conductor Section 1, 6.5 miles $9,750,000
n6241 AEPA0019a and AEPA0019b $10,675,000
(TBD) DVP end ratings are 287/287 SN/SE $0
n5613 Rebuild 0.9 miles of the Otter - Alta Vista 138 kV line $2,740,849
n6609 Rebuild 1.64 miles of 69 kV Line 35 from Stone Mill to Altavista with 768 ACSS. $2,132,000
(TBD) Reconductor 3.7 miles of 115 kV Line 1016 from AC1-222 Tap to Sedge Hill with 768 ACSS $2,220,000

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Uprate Chain
Project Project Status MFO MWE MWC Disposition
AE2-187 Active 60.0 60.0 36.0 Transition Cycle 1
AF2-403 Active 60.0 0.0 8.0 Transition Cycle 1

Conclusion

The Transition Sort load flow retool results indicate that AF2-403 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.