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DONOVAN E. WALKER
Lead Counsel
[e-mail]
February 27,2017
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Diane Hanian, Secretary
ldaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise, ldaho 83702
Case No. IPC-E-17-01
Franklin Energy Storage One through Four, LLC, and Black Mesa Energy,
LLC - ldaho Power Company's Petition for Declaratory Order
Dear Ms. Hanian:
Enclosed for filing in the above matter please find an original and seven (7)
copies of ldaho Power Company's Petition for Declaratory Order.
Very yours,
novan E. Walker
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Enclosures
1221 W. ldaho 5t. (83702)
PO. Box 70
Boise, lD 83707
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DONOVAN E. WALKER (lSB No. 5921)
ldaho Power Company
1221West ldaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ldaho 83707
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dwalker@ idahopower. com
Attorney for ldaho Power Company
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY'S PETITION FOR
DECLARATORY ORDER REGARDI NG
PROPER CONTRACT TERMS,
CONDITIONS, AND AVOIDED COST
PRICING FOR BATTERY STORAGE
FACILITIES.
CASE NO. rPC-E-17-01
PETITION FOR DECLARATORY
ORDER
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ldaho Power Company ("ldaho Power" or "Comp?[y"), pursuant to RP 101,
hereby petitions the ldaho Public Utilities Commission ("IPUC" or "Commission") to
issue an order determining the proper contract terms, conditions, and avoided cost
pricing to be included in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ('PURPA")
contracts requested by several battery storage facitities.l
' On January 26,2017, ldaho Power received four separate Schedule 73 applications from
proposed battery storage projects requesting published avoided cost rate indicative pricing and 20-year
contracts from: Franklin Energy Storage One, LLC (32 MW); Franklin Energy Storage Two, LLC (32
MW); Franklin Energy Storage Three, LLC (32 MW); and Franklin Energy Storage Four, LLC (32 MW).
See Attachments 1-4. All proposed Franklin Energy Storage projects were submitted by the same
developer. On February 13, 2017, ldaho Power received another Schedule 73 application from a
separate proposed battery storage project from another developer: Black Mesa Energy, LLC (20 MW).
See Attachment 5. These five proposed projects are hereafter referred to collectively as "Proposed
Battery Storage Facilities."
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ldaho Power, a vertically integrated public utility electric service provider
regulated in the state of Idaho by the IPUC, is the petitioner in this matter. PURPA
requires ldaho Power, as a public utility, to purchase generation from cogeneration and
small power production facilities that are certified as PURPA qualiffing facilities ("QFs"
or "QF") at avoided cost rates determined by the IPUC. The Proposed Battery Storage
Facilities claim they are entitled to published avoided cost rates with a 20-year contract
term. Attachments 1-5, 6. ldaho Power asserts that the Proposed Battery Storage
Facilities be subject to the same 100 kilowatt ("kW") published rate eligibility cap
applicable to wind and solar generation.
ldaho Power seeks a declaratory ruling from the Commission that proposed
battery storage facilities over 100 kW are eligible for negotiated avoided cost rates
determined by the incremental cost lntegrated Resource Plan ("lRP") methodology and
a maximum contract term of two years-and that battery storage facilities up to a
maximum nameplate capacity of 100 kW are entitled to published avoided cost rates
and a 20-year maximum contract term.
ln support of this Petition, ldaho Power states as follows:
I. BACKGROUND AND FACTS
After separate lengthy and contested proceedings, the Commission determined
as part of its implementation of PURPA for the state of ldaho: (1) the published, or
standard, avoided cost rate eligibility cap for wind and solar QFs is set at 100 kW,
consistent with 18 C.F.R. 292.304(c), Order No.32262; and (2) the maximum contract
term for proposed QF projects that are larger than the published rate eligibility cap is
two years. Order No. 33357. The published rate eligibility cap for all other generation
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types remains at the previously established 10 average megawatts ("aMW") on a
monthly basis and all proposed projects that are eligible for published rates have the
previously established maximum contract term of 20 years available to them. The
Commission also previously directed that published avoided cost rates be distinguished
by resource type. Order No. 32697, p. 15; Order No. 32802, pp. 5-8. Negotiated
avoided cost rates, for projects that exceed the published rate eligibility cap, are based
upon the incrementa! cost IRP methodology, which compares the specific generation
profile of the proposed project to the displaceable resources used to serve load in the
Company's resource stack to arrive at an avoided cost.
Over an approximate two week period in late January/early February 2017, ldaho
Power received five applications seeking PURPA energy sales agreements for a total of
148 megawatts ("MW") of proposed battery storage QFs. See Attachments 1-5. ldaho
Power has attached hereto, and incorporates herein by this reference, as Attachments 1
through 5, the Proposed Battery Storage Facilities' five separate Schedule 73
applications requesting published avoided cost pricing and 20-year contracts, the
Federa! Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") Form 556 QF self-certifications, and
the projects' generation/output profiles submitted by each project to ldaho Power. Also
attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference are: Attachment 6, ldaho
Power's February 9 and 27,2017, responses to the Proposed Battery Storage Facilities;
Attachment 7, February 10,2017, response from Franklin Energy Storage One through
Four; as well as Attachment 8, maps depicting the location and layout of the Proposed
Battery Storage Facilities.
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Each Proposed Battery Storage Facility submitted a FERC Form 556 self-
certification of QF status to ldaho Power, purporting to be a QF independent of its
generation source. Attachments 1-5. As part of the required Schedule 73 applications,
each Proposed Battery Facility also submitted a generation output profile, on an hourly
basis, for all 8,760 hours in a year. ld. Each generation profile is nearly identical, and
generally matches the shape, timing, and output of a solar generation profile. ld. The
four proposed Franklin Energy Storage projects are located at the same site and were
submitted from a single developer-the same developer that had previously submitted
Schedule 73 applications and requests for energy sales agreements for the four
proposed 20 MW Jackpot Solar facilities which were the subject of the Commission's
final Order No. 33667 in Case No. IPC-E-16-21. Attachments 1-4,8. The fifth
proposed battery storage facility, Black Mesa LLC, was submitted by a different
developer at a different location, but with nearly identical information provided in both
the Schedule 73 application and Form 556 self-certification. Attachments 5, 8. Each
Proposed Battery Storage Facility in its individual Schedule 73 application requests
published avoided cost rates, Rate Option 4, Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates, and a
20-year contract. Attachments 1 -5.
Idaho Power responded to the four proposed Franklin Energy Storage facilities
within Schedule 73's required 1O-business day response time with a letter dated
February 9, 2017. Attachment 6. ldaho Power notified Iegal counsel for the four
proposed Franklin Energy Storage facilities that the applications were not complete,
identified several deficiencies in the Schedule 73 applications, and stated that "it does
not appear that your proposed projects qualify for Rate Option 4 - Non-Levelized Non-
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Fueled Rates and a twenty (20) year contract term." /d. The proposed Franklin Energy
Storage facilities responded by letter dated February 10,2017, purporting to address
deficiencies in its applications and demanding that ldaho Power proffer 20-year,
published avoided cost rates for its proposed battery storage projects. Attachment 7,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. By letters dated February
27,2017, ldaho Power responded to all five Proposed Battery Storage Facilities that it
does not agree that they are eligible for published rates and 2O-year contracts, and
notified them of this case filing. Attachment 6.
II. DISCUSSION
A. The Commission has Jurisdiction to lssue a Declaratorv Order in the Case.
The Commission has jurisdiction to issue declaratory orders under Title 61 of
ldaho Code and the ldaho Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act of 1933. See Order No.
33667, pp. 5-6, Case No. IPC-E-16-21.
A declaratory judgment "must clarify and settle the legal
relations at issue, and afford leave from uncertainty and
controversy which gave rise to the proceeding." Hanis v.
Cassra County, 106 ldaho 513, 517, 681 P.2d 988 (1984)
(citing Sweeney v. Am. Nat'l 8k.,62 ldaho 544, 115 P.2d
109 (1941)). For a declaratory judgment to be rendered,
there must be "an actual or justiciable controversy" that is
"real and substantial," and "definite and concrete, touching
the legal relations of parties having adverse legal interests."
ld. at 516 (quoting Aetna Life lns. Co. v. Haworth,300 U.S.
277,240-41 (1937)).
ld. The Commission has further recognized its role when considering a petition for
declaratory ruling as follows:
Declaratory rulings are appropriate regarding the
applicability of any statutory provision or of any rule or order
of this Commission. See IDAPA 31.01.01.101; Uniform
Declaratory Judgment Act, ldaho Code 10-1201 ef seg. A
declaratory ruling contemplates the resolution of prospective
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problems. The rights sought to be protected by a
declaratory judgment may invoke either remedial or
preventive relief; it may relate to a right that is only yet in
dispute or a status undisturbed but threatened or
endangered; but in either event it must involve actual and
existing facts. ldaho Supreme Court in Hanis v. Cassra
County,106 ldaho 513,516-517,618 P.2d 988 (1984).
Order No. 29480, p. 16. Additionally, the Commission may clarify any order on its own
motion. RP 325.
ldaho Power does not agree with the Proposed Battery Storage Facilities' claims
as to their QF status independent of a cognizable associated generation resource, and
this Petition is without prejudice to Idaho Power's position before FERC on the validity
of the self-certifications. However, QF status is within the exclusive jurisdiction and
properly before FERC, not this Commission, for determination. Idaho Power does not
seek from this Commission a determination as to QF status with regard to the Proposed
Battery Storage Facilities. ldaho Power seeks a determination from the Commission as
to the proper avoided cost rates, as well as the proper contractual terms and conditions
applicable to the Proposed Battery Storage Facilities Schedule 73 requests for PURPA
pricing and contracts. Although not conceding any argument and advocacy to the
contrary at FERC, for purposes of the determination as to the rate eligibility and contract
term length for the Proposed Battery Storage Facilities as requested in this Petition,
ldaho Power does not dispute that the facilities are self-certified QFs without respect to
the validity of those self-certifications. The legal controversy or question for the
Commission is, under the facts presented by the requests of the Proposed Battery
Storage Facilities, whether they are entitled to published avoided cost rates and 2O-year
contract terms-or are instead entitled to the negotiated rate and contracting
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procedures and two-year contract terms. This is a determination that is within the
exclusive jurisdiction of this Commission. The status of and applicability of the
Commission's implementation of PURPA with regard to proposed battery storage
facilities was not considered and/or addressed in the Commission's determinations as
to published rate eligibility cap, differentiation of applicable avoided cost rates to
different generation technologies, or its determinations regarding other contractua!
terms and conditions, such as contract term.
ldaho Power has now received, in a little over two weeks'time, multiple requests
for a total of 148 MW from proposed battery storage facilities and disagrees with the
Proposed Battery Storage Facilities as to the proper application of the Commission's
implementation of PURPA with regard to published avoided cost rate eligibility and the
maximum contract term applicable to such projects. There is a real and substantial
controversy as to the proper application of this Commission's implementation of PURPA
with regard to specific requests and actual and existing facts, applicable to the
Proposed Battery Storage Facilities. !t is appropriate for the Commission to issue a
declaratory order in this case.
B. Battery Storase Facilities should be Subiect to the 100 kW Published Rate
Eliqibilitv Cap.
With regard to the five applications seeking PURPA energy sales agreements,
the generation source that energizes all of the Proposed Battery Storage Facilities is
solar generation. Attachments 1-5. The output profile submitted for each of the
Proposed Battery Storage Facilities matches the shape and timing of the generation
profile of a solar generator. ld. None of the Proposed Battery Storage Facilities
propose to operate in a manner that would realize the potential benefits of energy
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storage facilities-they simply propose to operate with substantially the same
generation profile as a solar generator. The potential benefits and possible promise of
economically viable, utility-scale energy storage facilities is in the unique operational
characteristics to, for example: provide ancillary grid services such as reserve capacity,
surge capacity, load-balancing, or voltage support; firming of variable generation; or
time-shifting generation to match load. However, to realize these benefits, it would be
necessary for operational control and dispatchability of the facility to be with the utility
charged with serving load. When operated as proposed by the Proposed Battery
Storage Facilities, it appears to be structured in a way that passes through as many kW
hours as possible in order to maximize revenue under the must-purchase provision of
PURPA. Furthermore, any of the potential benefits of utility-scale battery storage
facilities cannot be recognized when the Proposed Battery Storage Facilities are
configured in such a manner as to come under published rates, priced at the avoided
cost of a natural gas combustion turbine, and standard contract terms and conditions. lt
would only be through the project-specific avoided cost determinations of the
incremental cost lRP methodology and the negotiated rate and contract process
required of proposed projects that exceed the published rate eligibility cap where it may
be possible to determine the value of the Proposed Battery Storage Facilities.
Furthermore, from ldaho Power's perspective, the Proposed Battery Storage
Facilities' Schedule 73 applications appear to be vehicles used to circumvent the
Commission's rules and requirements in its implementation of PURPA for the state of
ldaho. The four proposed Franklin Energy Storage facilities are all located adjacent to,
and in the same vicinity as the previously proposed four,20 MW each, Jackpot Solar
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facilities. See Case No. IPC-E-16-21. The four proposed Jackpot Solar facilities have
the same developer, Robert Paul, and the same legal counsel, Peter Richardson, as the
four proposed Franklin Energy Storage facilities. The proposed Black Mesa storage
facility submitted almost identica! documents as the four proposed Franklin Energy
Storage facilities, and the developers of all five proposed projects had some level of
involvement with the Grand View Solar project, an 80 MW PURPA solar QF under
contract with Idaho Power. As was made clear by the Commission in the previously
referred to Jackpot Solar case, Case No. IPC-E-16-21, solar QFs are subject to a 100
kW published rate eligibility cap, and for any projects that exceed the published rate
eligibility cap, the maximum contract term is limited to two years. Pricing for such
facilities is determined at the start of each two-year contract term. Order No. 33667.
The non-generator Proposed Battery Storage Facilities have proposed to classify
themselves without regard to the solar generation that will energize their batteries, and
further proposed to disaggregate into 10 aMW increments, which would avoid
application of the 100 kW published rate cap and associated two-year contract term
limitation for projects over the cap. First, the Commission should recognize that the
Proposed Battery Storage Facilities are acting as nothing more than a pass through of
the solar generation, in what appears to be a blatant attempt to manipulate the 100 kW
published rate eligibility cap and two-year contract limitation for solar generators.
Secondly, the four proposed Franklin Energy Storage facilities are all immediately
adjacent to each other within the same one-mile section of land. Attachment 8. The
projects purport to be in compliance with disaggregation rules by claiming separate
ownership, but this appears to be an attempt to get 128 MW of capacity split up into four
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separate 10 aMW increments, with the goal of qualifying for published rates and 2O-year
contracts.
This was the practice that the Commission determined to prevent when it first
implemented a temporary reduction to a 100 kW published rate eligibility cap for wind
and solar projects, Order No. 32176, and then made that 100 kW published rate cap
permanent for wind and solar QFs. Order No.32262. See Case Nos. GNR-E-10-04,
GNR-E-1 1-01 .
Based upon the record, the Commission finds that a
convincing case has been made to temporarily reduce the
eligibility cap for published avoided cost rates from 10 aMW
to 100 kW for wind and solar onlv while the Commission
further investigates the implications of disaggregated QF
projects. . . .
Wind and solar resources present unique characteristics that
differentiate them from other PURPA QFs. Wind and solar
generation, integration, capacity and ability to disaggregate
provide a basis for distinguishing the eligibility cap for wind
and solar from other resources. . . .
At a minimum, FERC regulations require that standard or
published rates be set for purchases from QFs with a design
capacity of 100 kW or !ess. These regulations also grant the
Commission the discretion to set the published rate eligibility
cap at a higher level. 18 C.F.R. $ 292.304(c). Whether it is
a published rate or a rate for a larger QF, FERC requires
that the avoided cost rates for al! QF purchases be just and
reasonable to utility customers and in the public interest; and
not discriminate against qualifying cogeneration and small
power production facilities. 18 C.F.R. S 292.304(aX1). ln
establishing a published rate, the Commission may
differentiate among QFs using various technologies on the
basis of supply characteristics of the different technologies;
the availability of capacity and energy during daily and
seasonal peaks; dispatchability; reliability; and other factors.
18 C.F.R. S 2e2.304 (cX3). . . .
This Commission established a clear and reasoned
distinction between small and large QFs in 1995 when it
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adopted the use of the IRP methodology for larger QFs.
Order Nos. 25882, 25883, 25884. The Commission
explained that requiring Iarger QF projects "to prove their
viability by market standards ensures that utilities will not be
required to acquire resources priced higher than would result
from a least cost planning [RFP] process. Ratepayers will
not be disadvantaged and QFs will be treated fairly and
consistently with the requirements and goals of PURPA." ld.
at 6. The purpose, then and now, of distinguishing between
small and large QFs with the application of the IRP
methodology for large QF projects is to more precisely value
the energy being delivered - not encourage or discourage
QF resources.
Order No. 32176, pp. 9-10 (citations omitted, emphasis in original). ln extending the
100 kW published rate eligibility cap from temporary to permanent for wind and solar
QFs, the Commission stated:
Based upon the record in this case and after careful
consideration of the positions presented, the Commission
finds it appropriate to maintain the 100 kW eligibility cap for
published avoided costs rate for wind and solar QFs. We
find that any attempt to implement criteria in an effort to
prevent disaggregation would be met by attempts to
circumvent such criteria. The economic incentive for the
projects is obvious. QF developers are working within the
current structure provided by this Commission. However, we
emphasize that PURPA and our published rate structure
were never intended to promote large scale wind and solar
development to the detriment of utility customers. Avoided
cost rates are to be just and reasonable to the utility's
ratepayers. 18 C.F.R. S 292.30a(aX1). PURPA entitles QFs
to a rate equivalent to the utility's avoided cost, a rate that
holds utility customers harmless - not a rate at which a
project may be viable. 18 C.F.R. S 292.304(aX2). !f we
allow the current trend to continue, customers may be forced
to pay for resources at an inflated rate and, potentially,
before the energy is actually needed by the utility to serve its
customers. This is clearly not in the public interest.
PURPA and the implementing regulations require only that
the published/standard avoided cost rates be established
and made available to QFs with a design capacity of 100 kW
or less. 18 C.F.R. S 292.304(c). . . . Wind and solar projects
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larger than 100 kW continue to be entitled to PURPA
contracts at avoided cost rates calculated using the IRP
Methodology. Furthermore, a 100 kW threshold for wind and
solar QFs provides a certainty to the parties in negotiations
that disaggregation criteria would not. While we recognize
the impact that this decision will have on small wind and
solar projects, it would be erroneous, and illegal pursuant to
PURPA, for this Commission to allow large projects to obtain
a rate that is not an accurate reflection of the utility's avoided
cost for the purchase of the QF generation.
Order No. 32262, p. 8 (citations omitted).
Once again, the Commission is faced with a rush of proposed PURPA projects
that appear to be configuring themselves in such a manner as to circumvent the
Commission's rules implementing PURPA to the direct detriment of ldaho Power
customers, which is contrary to PURPA. The Proposed Battery Storage Facilities share
the modular, and easily disaggregated, nature of wind and solar generation referenced
by the Commission in its orders limiting those resource types to 100 kW for published
rate eligibility. The 148 MW of Proposed Battery Storage Facilities' requests for energy
sales agreements also came in a large amount of proposed MWs in a very short time,
again similar to the previous wind and solar development. ln its order reducing the
maximum contract term for proposed projects that exceed the published rate eligibility
cap, the Commission stated:
Based upon our record, we find that 20-year contracts
exacerbate overestimations to a point that avoided cost rates
over the long-term period are unreasonable and inconsistent
with the public interest. We find shorter contracts
reasonable and consistent with federal and state law for
multiple reasons. First, shorter contracts have the potential
to benefit both the QF and the ratepayer. By adjusting
avoided cost rates more frequently, avoided costs become a
truer reflection of the actual costs avoided by the utility and
allow QFs and ratepayer to benefit from normal fluctuations
in the market.
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Second, shorter contract lengths do not ultimately prevent a
QF from selling energy to a utility over the course of 20
years - or longer. PUPRA's "must purchase" provision
requires the utility to continue to purchase the QF's
power. . . . A shorter contract length merely functions as a
reset for calculation of the avoided costs in order to maintain
a more accurate reflection of the actual costs avoided by the
utility over the long term. . . .
This Order shortens the length of IRP-based PURPA
contract in order to maintain a more accurate avoidedcost. This Order strikes a balance between just and
reasonable rates for ratepayers, the public interest and
interests of QFs, as is mandated by PURPA and FERC
regulations.
Order No. 33357, p. 23, 32 (emphasis in original). lt is appropriate and within the
exclusive authority of the Commission to act in the public interest to protect customers
from this manipulation of the rules and extend the 100 kW published rate eligibility cap
to battery storage projects.
ilt. coNcLustoN
ldaho Power respectfully requests that the Commission issue a declaratory
order, without prejudice to ldaho Power's position on the validity of the underlying self-
certifications, finding that, under the facts presented, the Proposed Battery Storage
Facilities are subject to the same 100 kW published avoided cost rate eligibility cap
applicable to wind and solar facilities. More specifically, ldaho Power seeks a
declaratory ruling from the Commission that the proper authorized avoided cost rate for
battery storage facilities, such as those proposed by Franklin Energy Storage One
through Four and Black Mesa Energy, as projects that exceed 100 kW nameplate
capacity, is the incremental cost IRP methodology with a maximum contract term of two
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years-and that battery storage facilities, up to a maximum nameplate capacity of 100
kW, are eligible for published avoided cost rates and a 20-year maximum contract term.
Respectfully submitted this 27n day of February 2017.
DONOVAN E. WALKER
Attorney for ldaho Power Company
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 27th day of February 2017 I served a true and
correct copy of the within and foregoing PETITION FOR DECLARATORY ORDER upon
the following named parties by the method indicated below, and addressed to the
following:
Franklin Energy Storage One
through Four, LLC
Peter J. Richardson
RICHARDSON ADAMS, PLLC
515 North 27th Street (83702)
P.O. Box 7218
Boise, ldaho 83707
Black Mesa Energy, LLC
Brian Lynch
Black Mesa Energy, LLC
P.O. Box 2731
Palos Verdes, California 90274
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BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
GASE NO. IPC-E-17-01
IDAI;IO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 1
FRANKLIN ENERGY STORAGE ONE, LLC
Peter Richardson
Franklin Energy Storage One, LLC
515 N. 27fr Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
[e-mail]
January 26,20L7
Michael Darrington
Senior Energy Contract Coordinator
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
HAND DELIVERY
Re:Schedule 73 Energy Sales Agreement Request, Franklin Energy Storage One,
LLC
Dear Mr. Darrington:
Enclosed, pursuant to Idaho Power Company's ("Company") Tariff Schedule 73
("Schedule 73") you will find a completed Qualiffing Facility Energy Sales Agreement
Application ("Application") seeking an "indicative pricing proposal" from the Company
for the Franklin Energy Storage One project. The Franklin Energy Storage One project
("Franklin One") is a 25 MW battery storage QF located in Idaho a few miles north of
Jackpot, Nevada. In addition to the information requested on the enclosed Application,
Schedule 73 separately requests additional information and documents that should
accompany the Application. Each information request from Section 1 of the Contracting
Procedures Part of Schedule 73 is responded to in detail below:
Section l(aXD requests a copy of the organizational structure and chart. Franklin
Energy Storage One, LLC has only one member, BCL & Associates, LLC. Robert A.
Paul the non-member manager. As the organization is very 'flat' there is no
organizational chart.
Section l(a)(ii) requests a description ofthe "generation and other related
technology." This question is addressed in detail on the enclosed FERC Form 556 at
Paragraph 7(h), which fully describes the electro-chemical battery system used by
Franklin One, which has been self-certified as a QF pursuant to FERC regulations.
Section l(a)(iii) requests specifics as to the "maximum design capacity, station
service requirements, and the net amount of power, all in kW to be delivered to the
Franklin Energy Storage One, LLC
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Company's electric system." That information is provided in detail at Paragraphs 7a
through 79 on the enclosed FERC Form 556.
Section l(a)(iv) requests a "schedule of estimated Qualiffing Facility electric
output, in an 8,760-hour electronic spreadsheet format." The electronic spreadsheet is
attached to the enclosed Application.
Section l(a)(v) seeks information as to whether the facility will have the ability to
"respond to dispatch orders from the Company." As described at Paragraph 7h on the
attached FERC Form 556, "The Facility will be utilized to provide the purchasing utility
[tdaho Power] with pre-scheduled and dispatchable AC energy within pre-determined
time blocks" for a sustained time period of 5-60 minutes.
Section l(a)(vi) requests a o'map of the Qualifuing Facility location, electrical
interconnection point, and POD (identified by nearest landmark and GPS coordinates)."
The enclosed Application contains the requested map and coordinates. Note that the
Application requests the identity of the "Nearest City or landmark" rather than just the
nearest landmark. The identity of the city of Jackpot, Nevada on the Application as the
nearest city should suflice as satisfying both requirements (city and landmark) as we are
unaware of a near-by physical feature of the land that would stand out as a landmark in
the common usage of the term.
Section l(a)(vii) requests the "anticipated commencement date for delivery of
electric output." As noted in Paragraph 1l on the attached FERC Form 556, Franklin One
anticipates a commercial operation date of June l, 2018.
Section 1(a)(viii) requests a list, and status, of acquired and outstanding permits.
The project is curently working toward finalizing Conditional Use Permit with Twin
Falls County. The County has already granted permits for wind, solar, and electrical
substation projects on this property - no major hurdles are anticipated. All of the
necessary local agencies have been engaged to provide comment and feedback on the
proposed project. Building permits will be obtained prior to construction. There are
cumently no anticipated schedule impacts to the Q4 2019 COD due to permitting.
Section l(a)(ix) requests a demonstration of the ability of the facility to obtain QF
status. The attached FERC Form 556 satisfies this requirement.
Section 1(a)(x) requests a description of the fuel types and sources. The direct
source of energy provided to Idaho Power will be the electro-chemical reaction created in
the battery storage system. The battery storage system does not consume fuel. It will,
however, be energized by renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass and the
like. The initial plan is to utilize the ample solar resource at the site to fully energize the
battery storage system, although additional renewable energy sources will be considered
and installed as necessary in the future.
Franklin Energy Storage One, LLC
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Section l(a)(xi) is currently inapplicable as Franklin One has no plans to obtain
fuel or arrange fuel transportation for the facility at this time. Should the battery system
be energized with a renewable bio-fuel at some point in the future, then the project will
provide Idaho Power with all the necessary fuel and transportation agreements at that
time.
Section l(a)(xii) is also inapplicable as the facility will be directly connected to
Idaho Power's electrical system.
Section 1(a)(xiii) requests information as to the interconnection status of the
facility. The interconnection request is pending.
Section l(a)(xiv) requests the proposed contacting term and rate option. As
indicated on the enclosed Application, Franklin One is requesting a twenty year contract
term and the published "Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates."
Within the next ten business days and pursuant to Section 1(b) please provide
your written notice of any deficiencies in this request or, if there are no deficiencies
pursuant to Section l(c) please provide Idaho Power's indicative pricing proposal.
Very truly yours,(.b0,M
Peter J. Richardson, Counsel for
Franklin Energy Storage One, LLC
Cc: Donovan Walker
Idaho Power Company
l22l West ldaho Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
Franklin Energy Storage One, LLC
Schedule 73 Contracting Procedures Checklist
Page 3
ldaho Power Company
|.P.U.C. No. 29. Tariff No. 101 Oriqinal Sheet No. 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - IDAHO
(Continued)
QUALIFYING FACILITY ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
ldaho Power Qualifying Facility (QF) contact information
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Telephone number:
E-MailAddress:
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
Attn: Energy Contracts, P O Box 70 Boise, lD 83702
1221W.ldaho Street, Boise, lD 83703
208-388-6070
rallphin@idahopower. com
Preamble and lnstructions
All generation facilities that qualify pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73 for a QF
Energy Sales Agreement and wish to sell energy from their facility to ldaho Power must
complete the following information and submit this Application by hand delivery, mail or E-mail
to ldaho Power.
Upon receipt of a complete Application, ldaho Power shall process this request for a QF Energy
Sales Agreement pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73.
Qualifying Facility lnformation
Proposed Proiect
Name of Facility:Franklin Enerov Storaoe One
Resource Type: (i.e. wind, solar, hydro,Batterv Storaoe
Facility Location: GPS Coordinates: W {14.6 N 42.206
Nearest City or landmark: Jackoot Nevada
Name of Facility:Franklin Enerov Storaoe One
County and State:Twin Falls Countv. ldaho
Map of Facility, including proposed interconnection point. (See Attached.l
Anticipated commencement date of energy deliveries to ldaho Power: October
1.2019
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
ldaho Power Company
|.P.U.C. No. 29, Tariff No. 101 Oriqinal Sheet No. 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
COGENE-EIIATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - IDAHO
QUALIFYING FACILITY ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
(Continued)
Facility Nameplate Capacity Rating (kW)32.000
Facility Maximum Output Capacity (kW):32.000
Station Service Requirements (kW):7.000
Facility Net Delivery to ldaho Power (kW)25.000
Facility interconnection status: Pendino
Proposed Contracting Term (cannot exceed 20 years):_!Q1g
Requested Rate Option (details provided in Schedule 73): Rate Option No. 4.
"Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates"
Does the Facility have the ability to respond to dispatch orders from ldaho Power
Company (Yes or No)Yes
Please include the following attachments
/ Hourly estimated energy deliveries (kW) to ldaho Power for every hour of a one year period.
Attached.
/ List of acquired and outstanding Qualifying Facility permits, including a description of the
status and timeline for acquisition of any outstanding permits.
The proiect ls currentlv workino tourard fnalizlno Conditional Use Pemits with
Twln Falls Countv. The Countv has alreadv oranted oermits forwind. solar. and electrical
substaton orolects on this orooertv - no maior hurdles arc anticioatgd. All of the
necessarv local aoencies have b6en enoaoed to provide comment and feedback on the
proposed proiect Buildinq oermiB will be obtained prior to constructlon. There are
currenflv no anticipated schedule imoacts to the Q4 2019 COD due to permittino.
o At the minimum a FERC issued QF certificate/self-certification is required and/or
evidence that Facility will be able to obtain a Qualifying Facility certificate.
FERC Form 556 is attached.
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W, Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
,/ lf the Facility will require fuel be transported to the Facility (i.e. natural gas pipelines, railroad
transportation, etc), evidence of ability to obtain sufficient transportation rights to operate the
Facility at the stated Maximum Output Amount.
NIA,/ lf the Facility will not be interconnecting directly to the ldaho Power electrical system,
evidence that the Facility will be able to interconnect to another utility's electrical system and
evidence that the Facility will be able to obtain firm transmission rights over all required
transmission providers to deliver the Facility's energy to ldaho Power.
N/A
Owner lnformation
Owner / Company Name: Franklin Energv Storaoe One. LLC
Contact Person: Robert A. Paul. llllanaqer
Address: 515N.m
City: State: Zip: Eige-lSlgho_8ilZQ!
Telephone: fl60) 861-1104
E-mail : [e-mail]
Applicant Signature
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all information provided in this Qualifying
Facility Energy Sales Agreement application is true and correct.
lsl
Signature
Robert A. Paul
Print Name
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
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January 31,2017
Attn: Energy Contracts
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
1221 West [daho Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
rallphin@idahopower. com
Re: Notice of Self-Recertification (Conected) Franklin Energy Storage One, LLC
Dear Mr. Allphin:
Pursuant to I 8 C.F.R . S 292.207(a)(ii) you are hereby provided a copy of the Notice of Self
Recertification (corrected) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Franklin
Energy Storage One, LLC.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
Sincerelv
Peter J. Richardson
Attorney for Franklin Energy One, LLC
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC
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Questions about completing this form should be sent to [e-mail]. lnformation about the Commission's QF
program, answers to frequently asked questions about QF requlrements or completing thls form, and contact information for
QF program staff are available at the Commisslon's QF website, www.ferc.gov/CF. The Commission's QF website also
provides links to the Commission's QF regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 I 31.80 and Put292l, as well as other statutes and orders
pertaining to the Commission's QF program.
Who Must File
Any applicant seeking QF status or recertification of QF status for a generatlng facility with a net power production capacity
(as determined in lines 7a through 79 below) greater than 1000 kW must file a self<ertification or an application for
Commission certification of QF status, which includes a properly completed Form 556. Any applicant seeking QF status for a
generating facility with a net power productlon capacity 1000 kW or less is exempt from the certification requirement, and is
therefore not required to complete or file a Form 556. See 1 I C.F,R. S 292.203.
How to Complete the Form 556
This form is intended to be completed by responding to the items in the order they are presented, according to the
instructions given. lf you need to back-track, you may need to clear certain responses before you will be allowed to change
other responses made previously in the form. lf you experience problems, click on the nearest help button (Q) ) for
assistance, or contact Commission staff at Form 5 [e-mail],
Certain lines in this form will be automatically calculated based on responses to previous lines, with the relevant formulas
shown. Youmustrespondtoall ofthepreviouslineswithinasectionbeforetheresultsofanautomaticallycalculatedfield
will be displayed. lf you disagree with the results of any automatic calculation on this form, contact Commission staff at
[e-mail] to discuss the discrepancy before filing.
You must complete all lines ln this form unless instructed otherwise. Do not alter this form or save this form in a different
format. lncomplete or altered forms, or forms saved in formats other than PDF, will be rejected.
How to File a Completed Form 556
Applicants are required to file their Form 556 electronically through the Commission's eFiling website (see instructions on
page 2). By filing electronically, you will reduce your filing burden, save paper resources, save postage or courier charges,
help keep Commission expenses to a minimum, and receive a much faster confirmatlon (via an email containing the docket
number assigned to your facility) that the Commission has received your flling.
lf you are simultaneouslyflling both a waiver request and a Form 556 as part of an application forCommission certification,
see the "Waiver Requests" sectlon on page 3 for more information on how to file.
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
This form is approved by the Office of Management and Budget. Compliance with the information requirements established
by the FERC Form No. 556 is required to obtain or maintain status as a QF. See 18 C.F.R. S 131.80 and Part 292. An agency may
not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collectlon of information unless it displays a cunentiy
valid OMB control number. The estimated burden for completing the FERC Form No.556, including gathering and reporting
information, is as follows: 3 hours for self-certification of a small power production facility, 8 hours for self-certifications of a
cogeneration facility, 6 hours for an application for Commission certification of a small power production facility, and 50 hours
for an application for Commission certification of a cogeneration facility. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the following: lnformation
Clearance Offcer, Office of the Executive Director (ED-32), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, SS8 First Street N.E,,
Washington, DC20426 (DataClearanceGferc.gov); and Desk Officerfor FERC, Office of lnformation and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 (oira [e-mail]). lnclude the Control No.
'1902-0075 in any correspondence.
FERC Form 556 Page 2 - lnstructions
Electronic Filing (eFiling)
To electronically file your Form 556, visit the Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and click the eFiling link.
lf you are eFiling your first document, you will need to register with your name, email address, mailing address, and phone
number. lfyouareregisteringonbehalfofanemployer,thenyouwlll alsoneedtoprovidetheemployername,alternate
contact name, ahernate contact phone number and and alternate contact email,
Once you are registered, log in to eFiling with your registered email address and the password that you created at
reglstration. Follow the instructions. When prompted, select one of the following QF-related ft!ing types, as appropriate,
from the Electric or General liling category.
Filing category Filing Type as listed in eFiling Description
Electric
(Fee) Application for Commission Cert. as Cogeneration QF
Use to submit an appllcatlon for
Commission certification or
Commission recertification of a
cogeneration facility as a QF.
(Fee) Application forCommission Cert. as Small Power QF
Use to submit an application for
Commission certification or
Commission recertification of a
small power production facility as a
QF.
Self-Certification Notice (QF, EG, FC)
Use to submit a notice of self-
certification of your facillty
(cogeneratlon or small power
production)as a QF.
Self-Recertifi cation of Qualiffing Facility (QF)
Use to submit a notice of self-
recertifi cation of your facility
{cogeneration or small power
production) as a QF.
Supplemental lnformation or Request
Use to correct or supplement a
Form 556 that was submitted with
errors or omissions, or for which
Commission staff has requested
additional information. Do not use
this filing type to report new
changes to a facility or its
ownership; rather, use a self-
recertifi cation or Commission
recertification to report such
changes.
General (Fee) Petition for Declaratory Order (not under FPA Part 1)
Use to submit a petition for
declaratory order granting a waivel
of Commission QF regulations
pursuant to l8 C.F.R. SS 292.204(a)
(3) and/or 292.205(c). A Form 556 is
not required for a petition for
declaratory order unless
Commission recertification is being
requested as part of the petltlon.
You will be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, durlng the electronic submission process. Filing fees can be paid
via electronic bank account debit or credit card.
During the eFiling process, you will be prompted to select your ffle(s) for upload from your computer.
FERC Form 556 Page 3 - lnstructions
Filing Fee
No filing fee ls required if you are submitting a self-certification or self-recertification of your facility as a QF pursuant to l8
C.F.R. S 292.207(a).
A filing fee is required if you are filing either of the following:
(1) an application for Commission certification or recertification of your facility as a QF pursuant to '18 C.F.R. I292.207{rb!,, or
(2) a petition for declaratory order granting waiver pursuant to 18 C.F.R. SS 292.2O4(a){3) and/or 292.205(c).
The current fees fol applications for Commission certifications and petitions for declaratory order can be found by visiting the
Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and clicking the Fee Schedule link.
You will be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, duilng the electronic filing process described on page 2.
Required Notice to Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities
Pursuant to 18 C.F.B. 5 292.207(aXii), you must provide a copy of your self-certification or request for Commission certification
to the utilities with which the facility will interconnect and/or transact, as well as to the State regulatory authorities of the
states in which your facility and those utilities reside, Links to information about the regulatory authorities in various states
can be found by visiting the Commission's QF website at www.ferc,qov/QF and clicking the Notice Requirements link
What to Expect From the Commission After You File
An applicant filing a Form 556 electronically will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of the filing and showing
the docket number assigned to the filing. Such email is typically sent within one business day, but may be delayed pending
confirmation by the Secretary of the Commission of the contents of the filing.
An applicant submitting a self-certification of QF status should expect to receive no documents from the Commission, other
than the electronlc acknowledgement of receipt described above. Consistent with its name, a self-certification is a
certification by the opplicant itserf that the facility meets the relevant requirements for QF status, and does not involve a
determination by the Commission as to the status of the facility. An acknowledgement of recelpt of a self<ertification, in
particular, does not represent a determinatlon by the Commission with regard to the QF status of the facility. An applicant
self-certifoing may, however, receive a rejection, revocation or deficiency letter lf its application is found, during periodic
compliance reviews, not to comply with the relevant requirements.
An applicant submitting a request for Commission certification will receive an order either granting or denying certification of
QF status, or a letter requesting additional information or rejecting the application. Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 5 292.207(bX3), the
Commission must act on an application for Commission certification within 90 days of the later of the filing date of the
application or the filing date of a supplement, amendment or other change to the application.
Waiver Requests
l8 C.F.R. 5 292.204(aX3) allows an applicant to request a waiver to modifr the method of calculation pursuant to I8 C.F.R. 5
292.204(a\(2ltodetermineiftwofacilitiesareconsideredtobelocatedatthesamesite,forgoodcause. 18C.F.R.5292.205(c)
allows an applicant to request waiver of the requirements of 18 C.F.R. 55 292.205(a) and (b) for operating and efficiency upon
a showing that the facility will produce significant energy savings. A request for waiver of these requirements must be
submitted as a petition for declaratory order, with the appropriate filing fee for a petition for declaratory order. Applicants
requesting Commission recertification as part of a request for waiver of one of these requirements should electronically
submit their completed Form 556 along with their petition for declaratory order, rather than filing their Form 556 as a
separate request for Commission recertiflcation. Only the filing fee for the petition for declaratory order must be paid to
cover both the wa iver request and the request for recertification lf such requests ore mode simultaneously,
l8 C.F.R. 5 292.203(dX2) allows an applicant to request a waiver of the Form 556 filing requirements, for good cause.
Applicants filing a petition for declaratory order requesting a waiver under 18 C.F,R. S 292.203(dX2) do not need to complete
or submit a Form 556 with their petition.
FERC Form 556 Page 4 - lnstructions
Geog ra phic Coord i nates
lf a street address does not exist for your facility, then line 3c of the Form 555 requires you to report your facility's geographic
coordinates (latitude and longitude). Geographic coordinates may be obtained from several different sources. You can find
links to online services that show latitude and longitude coordinates on online maps by visiting the Commission's QF
webpage at www.ferc.gov,iQF and clicking the Geographic Coordinates link. You may also be able to obtain your geographic
coordinates from a GPS device, Google Earth (available free at hl!!p;1/_e-a$h.S9!Sle.cam), a property survey, various
engineering or construction drawings, a property deed, or a municipal or county map showlng property lines.
Filing Privileged Data or Critical Energy lnfrastructure Information in a Form 556
The Commission's regulations provide procedures for applicants to either (l ) request that any information submitted with a
Form 556 be given privileged treatment because the information ls exempt from the mandatory public disclosure
requlrements of the Freedom of lnformation Act,5 U.S.C. 5 552, and should be withheld from public disclosure; or (2) identifr
any documents containing critical energy infrastructure information (CEll) as defined in 18 C.F.R. 5 388.1 1 3 that should not be
made publlc.
lf you are seeking privlleged treatment or CEll status for any data in your Form 556, then you must follow the procedures in 1 8
C.F.R. S 388.112. See WrUlyJ-e$gAghelUfillng:gsjdcl{ile::_ceii.aso for more information.
Among other things (see I 8 C.F.R. 5 388.1 12 for other requirements), applicants seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for
data submitted in a Form 556 must prepare and file both (l) a complete version of the Form 556 (containing the privileged
and/or CEll data), and (2) a public version of the Form 556 (with the privileged and/or CEll data redacted). Applicants
preparing and flling these different versions of their Form 556 must indicate below the security designation of this version of
their document. lf you are nof seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for any of your Form 556 data, then you should not
respond to any of the items on this page.
Nott'Publlc Appllcant is seeking privileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
E indicated below. This non-public version of the applicant's Form 556 contains all data, including the data that is redacted
in the (separate) public version of the applicant's Form 556.
Publlc (redectedl: Appllcant is seeking privileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
f] indicatedbelow. Thispublicversionoftheapplicants'sForm556containsall dataexcep!fordatafromthelines
indicated below, which has been redacted.
Prlvllcged: lndicate below which lines of your form contain data for which you are seeking privileged treatment
Crltical Energy lnfrastructure lnformation (CElll: Indicate below which lines of your form contain data for which you are
seeking CEll status
The eFiling process described on page 2 will allow you to identifr which versions of the electronic documents you submit are
public, privileged and/or CEll. The filenames for such documents should begin with "Public', "Priv", or "CEll", as applicable, to
clearly indicate the security designation of the file. Both versions of the Form 556 should be unaltered PDF copies of the Form
556 as available for download from www.ferc.gov/QF. To redact data from the public copy of the submittal, simply omit the
relevant data from the Form. For numerical fields, leave the redacted fields blank. For text fields, complete as much of the
field as possible, and replace the redacted portions of the field with the word "REDACTED" in brackets. Be sure to identil,
above all fields which contain data for which you are seeking non-public status.
The Commission is not responsible for detecting or correcting filer errort including those errors related to security
designation. lf your documents contain sensitive information, make sure they are flled using the proper security designation.
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QF status. A notice of self<ertification does not establlsh a proceeding, and the Commission does not review a
notice of self-certification to verlfr compliance. See the 'What to Expect From the Commission After You File'
section on page 3 for more informatlon.
t k What type(s) of QF status is the applicant seeking for its facility? (check all that apply)
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fi Supplement or corection to a previous filing submitted on L / 26 / l'7
(describe the supplement or correction in the Miscellaneous section starting on page l9)
lm lf any of the following three statements is true, checkthe box(es) that describe your situation and complete the form
to the extent possible, explaining any special circumstances in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
.- The instant facility complies with the Commission's QF requirements by virtue of a waiver of certain regulationsu previously granted by the Commission in an order dated (specifo any other relevant waiver
orders in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19)
,.1 The instant facility would comply with the Commission's QF requirements if a petition for waiver submittedU concurrently with this application is granted
The instant facility complies with the Commission's regulations, but has special circumstancet such as the
I employment of unique or innovative technologies not contemplated by the structure of this form, that make
the demonstration of compliance via this form dlfficult or impossible (describe in Misc. section starting on p. 19)
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3c Geographic coordinates: lf you indicated that no street address exists for your facility by checking the box in line 3b,
then you must speciry the latitude and longitude coordinates of the facility in degrees (to three decimal places). Use
the following formula to convert to decimal degrees from degrees, minutes and seconds: declmal degrees =
degrees + (minuteV60) + (seconds/3600). See the "Geographic Coordinates" section on page 4 for help. lf you
provided a street address for your facility in line 3b, then specifing the geographic coordlnates below ls optlonal.
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4c ldentihT utilities purchasing the useful electric power output or check here if none
Idaho Power Company
4d ldentify utilities provicling supplementary power, backup power, maintenance povver, and/or interruptible power
servrce or check here rf none I
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percent equity interest. For each identified owner, also (1 ) indicate whether that owner is an electric utility, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.s.C.796(22D,or a holding company, as defined in section
1262(8) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16451(8)), and (2) for ownerc which are electric
utilities or holding companies, provide the percentage of equity interest in the facility held by that owner. lf no
direct owners hold at least 10 percent equity interest in the facility, then provide the required information for the
two direct owners with the largest equity interest in the facility'
Erectric utility or rf yes,
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5b Upstream (i.e., indirect) ownership as of effective date or operation date: ldentifr all upstream (i.e., indirect) owners
of the facility that both (l) hold at least l0 percent equity interest in the facility, and (2) are electric utilities, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C, 796(22)), or holding companies, as defined in section
1262(8)ofthePublicUtilityHoldingCompanyActof 2005(42U.S.C.16451(8)). Alsoprovidethepercentageof
equity interest in the facility held by such owners. (Note that, because upstream owners may be subsidiaries of one
another, total percent equity interest reported may exceed 100 percent.)
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6a Describe the primary energy input: (check one main categoly and, if applicable, one subcategory)
! Biomass (specifu) [ Renewable resources Gpecifu) [ Geothermal
E Landfillgas I Hydro power- river ! Fossilfue!(specifr)
I Manure digester gas I Hydro power - tidal ! Coa! (not waste)
! Municlpalsolidwaste ! Hydropower-wave fl Fuel oil/diesel
! Sewagedigestergas I Solar-photovohaic fl Natural gas(notwaste)
! Wood fl Solar-thermal ,_ Otherfossilfuel
fl other biomass (describe on page 19) f] Wind u (describe on page 19)
! waste (specify type below in line 6b) - other renewable resource n other (describe on page 19)X (descrlbe on page 19) LJ vlr r!' rvs'!
6b lf you speclfled "waste' as the prlmary energy input in line 6a, indicate the type of waste fuel used: (check one)
! Waste fuel listed in 18 C.F.R. S 292.202(b) (specifo one of the following)
! Anthraciteculm produced priorto July23, 1985
,.-., Anthracite refuse that has an average heat content of 6,000 Btu or less per pound and has an average- ash content of45 percent or more
,- Bituminouscoalrefusethathasanaverageheatcontentofg,500Btuperpoundorlessandhasan
- average ash content of25 percent or more
Top or bottom subbituminous coal produced on Federal lands or on lndlan lands that has been
,- determined to be waste by the United States Depaftment of the lnterior's Bureau of Land Managementr-r (BLM) or that is located on non-Federal or non{ndian lands outside of BLM's jurisdiction, provided that
the applicant shows that the latter coal is an extension of that determined by BLM to be waste
Coal refuse produced on Federal lands or on lndian lands that has been determined to be waste by the
! BLM or that is located on non- Federal or non-lndian lands outside of BLM's Jurlsdictlon, provlded that
applicant shows that the latter is an extension of that determined by BLM to be waste
,- Lignite produced in assoclation with the production of montan wax and lignite that becomes exposed
- as a result of such a mining operation
! Gaseous fuels (except natural gas and synthetic Aas from coal) (describe on page l9)
Waste natural gas from gas or oil wells (describe on page 19 how the gas meets the requirements of l8
D C.F.R. 5 2.200 for waste natural gas; include with your filing any materials necessary to demonstrate
compliance with l8 C.F.R. S 2.,rc0)
! Materials that a government agency has certified for disposal by combustion (describe on page l9)
! Heat from exothermic reactions (describe on page 19) ! Residual heat (descrlbe on page 19)
! Used rubber tires fl Plastic materials I Refinery off-gas ! Petroleum coke
Other waste energy input that has little or no commercial value and exists in the absence of the qualifring
I facility industry (describe in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19; include a discussion of the fuel's
lack of commercial value and existence in the absence of the qualifiTing facility industry)
6c Provide the average energy input, calculated on a calendar year basis, in terms of Btu/h for the following fossil fuel
energy inputs, and provide the related percentage of the total average annual energy input to the facility (1 8 C.F.R. S
292.2A2tn)t. For any oil or natural gas fuel, use lower heating value (18 C.F.R.5 292.202(m)).
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lndicate the maximum gross and maximum net electric power production capacity of the facility at the point(s) of
delivery by completing the workheet below, Respond to all items. lf any of the parasitic loads and/or losses identified in
lines 7b through 7e are negligible, enter zero for those lines.
7a The maximum gross power production capacity at the terminals of the individual generator(s)
under the most favorable anticipated design conditions 32, O0o kw
7b Parasitic station power used at the facility to run equipment which is necessary and integral to
the power production process (boiler feed pumps, fans/blowers, office or maintenance buildings
directly related to the operation of the power generating facility, etc.). lf this facility includes non-
power production processes (for instance, power consumed by a cogeneration facility's thermal
host) , do not include any power consumed by the non-power production activities in your
reported parasitic station power.r0 kw
7c Electrical losses in interconnection transformers
434 kw
7d Electrical losses in AC/DC conversion equipment, if any
e20 kw
7e Other interconnection losses in power lines or facilities (other than transformers and AC/DC
conversion equipment) between the terminals of the generator(s) and the point of interconnection
with the utility 5,636 kw
7f Total deductions from gross power production capacity =7b + 7c + 7d + 7e r,0c'0.c kvv
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7h Description of facility and primary components: Describe the facility and its operation. ldentify all boilers, heat
recovery steam generators, prime movers (any mechanical equipment driving an electric Aenerator), electrical
generators, photovoltaic solar equipment, fuel cell equipment and/or other primary power generation equipment
used in the facility. Descriptions of components should include (as applicable) specifications of the nominal
capacities for mechanical output, electrical outpuL or steam generation of the identified equipment. For each piece
of equipment identified, clearly indicate how many pieces of that type of equipment are included in the plant and
which components are normally operating or normally in standby mode. Provide a description of how the
components operate as a system. Applicants for cogeneration facilities do not need to describe operations of
systems that are clearly depicted on and easily understandable from a cogeneration facility's attached mass and
heat balance diagram; however. such applicants should provide any necessary description needed to understand
the sequential operation of the facility depicted in their mass and heat balance diagram. lf additional space is
needed, continue ln the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
The project consists of an energy storage system Qualifying Facility providing
scheduled and dispatchabfe electricity in forward-Iooking time blocks. The
energy storage system Lhat comprises the energy storage Qualifying Facility is
designed to, and wifl, receive 100? of its energy input from a combi.nation of
renewable energy sources such as wind, so1ar, bj-ogas, biomas, etc. The current
initial design utilizes solar photovoltaic (PV) modules mounted to single-axis
trackers to provi.de the electric energy input to the Qualifying Facilityrs
battery st.orage system. The PV modules are planned to be connected in seri-es/parallel combinations t.o solar inverters, rated apprcximately 2.5 MWac each,(subject to change). The proposed electric energy storage Qualifying Facility
w111 consisL of an electro-chemical battery and wilI have a maximum power output
capacity of.25 MWac for a sustained time period of 5 - 60 minutes, The Facility
wilI consist of an alternating current (AC) to direcc current (DC) cont.rol
system. The QuaJ-ifylng Facillty will be utilizeci to provide the purchasing
utility with pre-scheduled and dispatchable AC energy within pre-determined Lj-me
blocks. The sole source of electric power and energy provided to the purchasing
utility will be the electro-chemical reaction giving rise to the discharge of
electric power and energy by the battery, In turn, the sole direct source of
energy input provided to the battery Eacility wiII be, as described above,
renewable sources.
FERC Form 556 Page I0 - Small Power Production
Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. I292.204(a),the power production capacity of any small power production facility, together
with the power production capacity of any other small power production facilltles that use the same energy
resource, are owned by the same person(s) or its afflliates, and are located at the same site, may not exceed 80
megawatts. To demonstrate compliance with this size llmitation, or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt
from this slze limitation under the Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production lncentives Act of 1990
(Pub. L. 101-575, 1M Stat.2834 (1990) as amended by Pub. L. 102-46, 105 Stat. 249 (19910, respond to lines 8a
through 8e below (as applicable).
8a ldentiff any facilities with electrical generating equipment located within 1 mile of the electrical generating
equipment of the instant facility, and for which any of the entities identified in lines 5a or 5b, or their affiliates, holds
at least a 5 percent equity interest.
Check here if no such facilities exist. I
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(city or county, state) (if any) Common owner(s) production capacity
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8b The Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production lncentives Act of 1990 (lncentives Act) provides
exemption from the size limitations in 18 C.F.R. 5 292.20a(a) for certain facilities that were certified prior to 1995.
Are you seeking exemption from the size limitations in l8 C.F.R. 5292.204(al by virtue of the lncentives Act?
! Yes (continue at line 8c below) ffi No (skip lines 8c through 8e)
& Was the original notice of self-certification or application for Commission certification of the facility filed on or
before December31,1994? Yes i-' No t I
8d DidconstructionofthefacilitycommenceonorbeforeDecember 3l,lggg? Yesfl tto i'-]
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the facility, taking into account all factors relevant to construction? Yes : No I I lf you answered Yes, provide
a brief nairative ixplanation in the Miscellaneous section starting on pagE-i S of thetonstruction timeline (in
particular, describe why construction started so long after the facllity was certified) and the diligence exercised
toward completion of the facility.
Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. S 292.204(b), qualifying smal! power production facilities rnay use fossil fuels, in minimal
amounts, for only the following purposes: ignition; start-up; testing; flame stabilization; control use; alleviation or
prevention of unanticipated equipment outages; and alleviation or prevention of emergencies, directly affecting
the public health, safety, or welfare, which would result from electric power outages. The amount of fossil fuels
used for these purposes may not exceed 25 percent ofthe total energy input ofthe facility during the I 2-month
perlod beginning with the date the facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
9a Certification of compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.204(bl with respect to uses of fossil fuel:
I Applicant certifies that the facility will use fossil fuels exclusively for the purposes listed above.
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Applicant certifies that the amount of fossil fuel used at the facility will not, in aggregate, exceed 25
I percent of the total energy input of the facility during the 12-month period beginning with the date the
facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
lnformation Required for Srnall Power Production Facility
lf you indicated ln line 1k that you are seeking qualifying small power production facility status for your facility, then you
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Pursuant to 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.202(cl, a cogeneration facility produces electric energy and forms of useful thermal
energy (such as heat or steam) used for industrial, commercial, heatlng, or cooling purposes, through the sequential
use of energy. Pursuant to 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.202(s), "sequential use' of energy means the following: (l ) for a topping-
cycle cogeneration facility, the use of reject heat from a power production process in sufficient amounts in a
thermal application or process to conform to the requirements of the operating standard contained in 18 C.F.R. 5
292.205(a), or (2) for a bottoming-cycle cogeneration facility, the use of at least some reject heat from a thermal
application or process for power production.
lOa What type(s) of cogeneration technology does the facility represent? (check all that apply)
I jTopping-cyclecogeneration ; jBottoming-cyclecogeneration
t0b To help demonstrate the sequential operation of the cogeneration process, and to support compliance with
other requirements such as the operating and efficiency standards, include with your filing a mass and heat
balance diagram depicting average annual operating conditions. This diagram must include certain items and
meet certain requirements, as described below. You must check next to the description of each requirement
below to certifi/ that you have complied with these requirements.
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indicated requirement Requirement
Diagram must show orientation within systern piping and/or ducts of all prime movers,
heat recovery steam generators, boilers, electric generators, and condensers (as
applicable), as well as any other primary equipment relevant to the cogeneration
process.
Any average annual values required to be reported in lines 1 0b, I 2a, I 3a. I 3b, 1 3d, I 3l
14a, l5b, 15d and/or 1 5f must be computed over the anticipated hours of operation,
Diagram must specifu all fuel inputs by fuel type and average annual rate in Btu/h. Fuel
for supplementary firing should be specified separately and clearly labeled. All
specifications of fuel inputs should use lower heating values.
Diagram must speciry average gross electricoutput in kW or MW for each generator.
Diagram must speciff average mechanical output (that is, any mechanical energy taken
offof the shaft of the prime movers for purposes not directly related to electric power
generation) in horsepower, if any. Typically, a cogeneration facility has no mechanical
output.
At each point for which working fluld flow conditions are required to be specified (see
below), such flow condition data must include mass flow rate (in lb/h or kg/s),
temperature (in "F, & "C or K), absolute pressure (in psia or kPa) and enthalpy (in Btu/lb
or U/kg). Exception: For systems where the working fluid is llquid only (no vapor at any
pcint ln the cycle) and where the type of liquid and specific heat of that liquid are clearly
indicated on the diagram or in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19, only mass
flow rate and temperature (not pressure and enthalpy) need be specified. For reference,
specific heat at standard conditions for pure liquid water is approximately 1.002 Btu/
(lb*R) or 4.1 95 kJl(kg*K).
Diagram must specifu working fluid flow conditions at input to and output from each
steam turbine or other expanslon turbine or back-pressure turbine.
Diagram must specifo working fluid flow conditions at delivery to and return from each
thermal application.
Diagram must specifo working fluid flow conditions at make-up water inputs.
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lf you indicated in line 1 k that you are seeking qualifilng cogeneration facility starus for your facility, then you must respond
to the items on il 13. Otherwise,l1 13.
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EPAct 2005 cogeneration facilities: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) established a new section 210(n) of
the Public utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), 16 USC 824a-3(n), with additional requirements for any
quallffing cogeneration facility that (l ) is seeking to sell electric energy pursuant to section 210 of PURPA and (2)
was either not a cogeneration facility on August 8, 2005, or had not flled a self-certlflcation or application for
Com mlssion certification of QF status on or before February 1 , 2006. These requirements were implemented by the
Commission in l8 C.F.R, 5 292.205(d). Complete the lines below, carefully following the instructiont to demonstrate
whether these additional requirements apply to your cogeneration facility and, if so, whether your facility complies
with such requirements.
t la Was your facility operatlng as a qualifoing cogeneration facility on or before August 8, 2005? Yes i i No'- '
t I b Was the initial filing seeking certification of your facility (whether a notice of self-certification or an application
for Commission certification) filed on or before February 1,2006? Yes . "1 No _,
lf the answer to either line 1 1a or 1 1b is Yes, then continue at line 1 1c below. Othenivise, if the answers to both lines
I I a and 1 1 b are No, skip to line 1 1e below.
11c With respect to the design and operation of the facility, have any changes been implemented on or after
February 2,2006 that affect general plant operation, affect use ofthermal output, and/or increase net power
production capacity from the plant's capacity on February 1, 2006?
J-l Yes (continue at line 1 ld below)
No. Your facility is not subject to the requirements of 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d) at this time. However, it may be
i I subject to to these requirements in the future if changes are made to the facility. At such time, the applicant
wouldneedtorecertifuthefacilitytodetermineeligibility. Skiplineslldthroughllj.
11d Does the applicant contend that the changes identified in line 11c are not so significant as to make the facllity
a "new" cogeneration facility that would be subject to the 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(d) cogeneration requirements?
Yes. Provide in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19 a description of any relevant changes made to
i I the facility (including the purpose of the changes) and a discussion of why the facility should not be
considered a 'new'cogeneration facility in light of these changes. Skip lines 11e through 'l lj.
No. Applicant stipulates to the fact that it is a 'new" cogeneration facility (for purposes of determining the' -' applicability of the requirements of 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d)) by virtue of modifications to the facility that were
initiated on or after February 2,2006. Continue below at line 1 le.
I lc Will electric energy from the facility be sold pursuant to section 210 of PURPA?
. -, Yes. The facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility. You must demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. S
' -; 292.205(dl(2) by continuing at line 1lf below.
No. Applicant certifies that energy will not be sold pursuant to section 210 of PURPA. Applicant also certifies
- its understanding that it must recertiry its facility in order to determine compliance with the requirements of
' 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d) before selling energy pursuant to section 21 0 of PURPA in the future. Skip lines 1 I f
through 11j.
t 1f ls the net power production capacity of your cogenetation facility, as indicated in line 79 above, less than or
equalto 5,000 kW?
Yes, the net power production capacity is less than or equal to 5,000 kW. 18 C.F,R. 5 292.205(dX4) provides a
rebuttabie presumption that cogenention facilities of 5,000 klfl anci smaller capacity comply with the
requirementsforfundamental useofthefacility'senergyoutputin 18C.F.R.S292.205(dX2). Applicant
certifies its understanding that, should the power production capacity of the facllity increase above 5,000
kW, then the facility must be recertiffed to (among other things) demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5
292.215(dl(21. Skip lines 1 1g through I I j.
No, the net power production capacity is greater than 5,000 kW. Demonstrate compliance with the
requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output in 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX2) by continuing on
the next page at line 1 19.
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Lines I I g through 'l 1k below guide the applicant through the process of demonstrating compliance with the
requirements for "fundamental use' of the facility's energy output. 18 C.F.R, 5 292,205(dX2), Only respond to the
lines on this page if the instructions on the previous page direct you to do so. Otherwise, skip this page.
18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX2) requires that the electrical, thermal, chemicaland mechanicaloutput of an EPAct 2005
cogeneration facility is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is
not intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
qualifyingfacilitytoitshostfacility. lfyouweredirectedonthepreviouspagetorespondtotheitemsonthispage,
then your facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility that is subject to this 'fundamental use" requirement.
The Commission's regulations provide a two-pronged approach to demonstrating compliance with the
requirementsforfundamental useofthefacility'senergyoutput. First,theCommissionhasestablishedinl8C.F.R.
S 292.205(dX3) a nfundamental use test" that can be used to demonstrate compliance with l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2).
Under the fundamental use test, a facility is considered to comply with 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX2) if at least 50 percent
of the facility's total annual energy output (including electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy output) is
used for industrlal, commercial, residential or institutional purposes.
Second, an applicant for a facility that does not pass the fundamental use test may provide a narrative explanation
of and support for its contention that the facility nonetheless meets the requirement that the electrical, thermal,
chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility is used fundamentally for lndustrlal,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is not intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility,
taking into account technological, efficiency, economic, and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state
laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a quallffing facility to its host facility.
Complete lines 1 1 g through 1 I j below to determine compliance with the fundamental use test in 18 C.F.R. 5
292.205(dX3). Complete lines I 1g through 11j even if you do not intend torely upon thefundamentol use testto
demonstrute compliance with l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d)(2).
I tg Amount of electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy output (net of internal
generation plant losses and parasitlc loads) expected to be used annually for lndustrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and not sold to an electric utility MWh
I I h Total amount of electrical, therma!, chemical and mechanical energy expected to be
sold to an electric utility MWh
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commercial, residential or institutional purposes and not sold to a utility
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t tj ls the response in line 1 1 i greater than or egual to 50 percent?
Yes. Yourfacilitycomplieswith18C.F.R.5292.205(dX2)byvirtueofpassingthefundamentalusetest
provided in 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX3). Applicant certifies its understanding that, if it is to rely upon passing
i I the fundamental use test as a basis for complying with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2), then the facility must
comply with the fundamental use test both in the 12-month period beginning with the date the facility first
produces electric energy, and in all subsgquent calendar years.
No. Your facility does not pass the fundamental use test. lnstead, you must provide in the Miscellaneous
section starting on page 19 a narrative explanation of and support for why your facility meets the
requirement that the electrical, therma!, chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration
facility is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is not
intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
QF to its host facility, Applicants providing a narrative explanation of why their facility should be found to
comply with I 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dl!l in spite of non-compliance with the fundamental use test may want to
review paragraphs 47 through 6l of Order No.671 (accessible from the Commission's QF website at
www.ferc.gov/QF), which provide discussion of the facts and circumstances that may support their
explanation, Applicant should also note that the percentage reported above will establish the standard that
that facility must comply with, both for the 12-month period beginning with the date the facility first
produces electric energy, and in all subsequent calendar years, See Order No. 671 at paragraph 51. As such,
the applicant should make sure that it reports appropriate values on lines I I g and 1 t h above to serve as the
relevant annual standard, taking into account expected variations in production conditions.
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!nformation Required for Topping-Cycle Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 'l 0a that your facility represents topping-rycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond to
the items on l4 and 15. Otherwise,14and 15.gThe thermal energy output of a topplngFcycle cogeneration facility is the net energy made available to an industrial
or commercial process or used in a heating or cooling application. Pursuant to sections 292,2O2(c), (d) and (h) of the
Commission's regulatlons (l I C.F.R. 55 292.202(c), (d) and (h)), the thermal energy output of a qualifring topping-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the thermal output of the
topping-cycle cogeneration facility by responding to lines 'l 2a and I2b below.
12a ldentifl and descibe each thermal hosL and specifr the annual average rate of thermal output made available
to each host for each use. For hosts with multiple uses of thermal output provide the data for each use in
seporate rows' Average annual rate of
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Name of entity (thermal host) Thermal host's relatlonship to facility; heat contained in process
taking thermal output Thermal host's use of thermal output return or make'up water)
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thermal output identified above. ln some caset this brief descrlption is sufficlent to demonstrate usefulness.
However, if your facility's use of thermal output is not common, and/or if the usefulness of such thermal output is
not reasonably clear, then you must provide additional details as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your
application may be rejected and/or additional information may be required if an insufficient showing of usefulness
is made. (Exception: lf you have previously received a Commission certification approving a specific use of thermal
output related to the instant facility, then you need only provide a brief description of that use and a reference by
date and docket number to the order certiffing your facility wlth the indicated use. Such exemptlon may not be
used if any change creates a material deviation from the previously authorized use.) lf additional space is needed,
continue in the Mlscellaneous section starting on page 19.
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cycleoperatingstandardand,ifapplicable,efficiencystandard. Section292.205(aX1)oftheCommission's
regulations (18 C,F.R. 5 292.205(aXl )) establishes the operating standard for topping-cycle cogeneration facilities:
the useful thermal energy output must be no less than 5 percent of the total energy output. Section 292.205(aX2)
(1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(aX2)) establishes the efficiency standard for topping-cycle cogeneration facilities for which
installationcommencedonorafterMarchl3, 1980: theuseful poweroutputofthefacilityplusone-halftheuseful
thermal energy output must (A) be no less than 42.5 percent of the total energy input of natural gas and oil to the
facility; and (B) if the useful thermal energy output is less than 15 percent of the total energy output of the facility,
benolessthan45percentof thetotal energyinputof natural gasandoiltothefacility. Todemonstrate
compliance with the topping-cycle operating and/or efficiency standards, or to demonstrate that your facility is
exempt from the efficiency standard based on the date that installation commenced, respond to lines 13a through
l3lbelow.
lf you indicated in line 1 0a that your facility represents both topping<ycle and bottoming-cycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines 1 3a through I 3l below considering only the energy inputs and outputs
attributable to the topping-cycle portion of your facility. Your mass and heat balance diagram must make clear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion (topplng or bottoming) of the
cogeneration sy5tem.
l3a lndicatetheannual averagerateofuseful thermal energyoutputmadeavailable
to the host(s), net of any heat contained in condensate retum or make-up water Btu/h
I 3b lndicate the annual average rate of net electrical energy output
l(W
13c Multiply line 1 3b by 3,41 2 to convert from kW to Btu/h
r Btu/h
I 3d lndicate the annual average rate of mechanica! energy output taken directly off
of the shaft of a prime mover for purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usually zero)hp
13e Multiply line l3d by 2,5441o convert from hp to Btu/h
0 Btu/h
I 3f lndicate the annual average rate of energy input from natural gas and oil
Btu/h
139 Topping<ycle operating value = 1 00 * I 3a / (13a + 1 3c + 1 3e)
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l3h Topping-cycle efficiency value = 100 * (0.5*l 3a + I 3c + I 3e) / 'l 3f
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13i Compliance with operating standard: ls the operating value shown in line 139 greater than or equal to 5%?
i lYes (complies with operating standard) 1-_] No (does not comply with operating standard)
13, Did installationof thefacilityinitscurrentformcommenceonorafterMarch 13, 1980?
,,.., Yes. Your facility is subject to the efficiency requirements of l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(aX2). Demonstrate
-' compliance with the efficiency requirement by responding to line l3k or 131, as applicable, below.
L j No. Your facility is exempt from the efficiency standard. Skip lines 1 3k and 131.
t 3k Compliance with efficiency standard (for low operating value): lf the operating value shorarn in line 139 is less
than l5%, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 1 3h greater than or equal to 45%:
Yes (complies with efficiency standard) No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
I 3l Compliance with efficiency standard (for high operating value): lf the operating value shown in line 1 39 is
greater than or equal to 1 50lo, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 'l 3h is greater than or
equal to 42.5o6:
-i Yes (complies with efficiency standard) , : No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
FERC Form 556 Page l6 - Bottoming-Cycle Cogeneration Facilities
lnformation Required for Bottoming-Cycle Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 1 0a that your facility represents bottoming<ycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond
to the items on l6 and 17. Otherwise,16and 17 qThe thermal energy output of a bottoming-cycle cogeneratlon facility ls the energy related to the process(es) from
which at least some of the reject heat is then used for power productlon. Pursuant to sections 292.202(c) and (e) of
the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. 9292.202(cl and (e)), the thermalenergy output of a qualifuing bottoming-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the process(es) from which
at least some of the reject heat is used for power production by responding to lines 14a and 14b below.
ltla ldentifo and describe each thermal host and each bottoming-cycle cogeneration process engaged in by each
host. For hosts with multiple bottomlng-cycle cogeneration processes, provide the data for each process inseparaterows'
Has the energy input to
Name of entity (thermal host) the thermal host been
performing the process from augmented for purposes
which at least some of the of increasing power
reject heat is used for power Therma! host's relationship to facility; production capacity?production Thermal host's process type (if Yes, describe on p. 19)
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l4b Demonstrationof usefulnessofthermal output Ataminimum,provideabriefdescriptionofeachprocess
identified above. ln some cases, this brief description is sufficient to demonstrate usefulness. However, if your
facllity's process is not common, and/or lf the usefulness of such thermal output is not reasonably clear, then you
must provide additional details as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your application may be rejected and/or
additional information may be required if an insufficient showlng of usefulness is made. (Exception: lf you have
previously received a Commission certification approvlng a specific bottoming<ycle process related to the instant
facility, then you need only provide a brief descriptlon of that process and a reference by date and docket number
to the order certifring your facility with the indicated process. Such exemption may not be used if any material
changes to the process have been made.) lf additional space is needed, contlnue in the Miscellaneous section
starting on page I 9.
FERC Form 556 Page 17 - Bottoming-Cycle Cogeneration Facllities
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Applicants forfacilities representing bottoming-cycle technology and for which installation commenced on or after
March 13, 1990 must demonstrate compliance with the bottoming-cycle efficiency standards. Section 292.205(b) of
the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(b)) establishes the efflciency standard for bottoming-cycle
cogeneration facilities: the useful power output of the facility must be no less than 45 percent of the energy input
of natural gas and oil for supplementary firing. To demonstrate compliance wlth the bottoming-cycle efficiency
standard (if applicable), or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt from this standard based on the date that
installation of the facility began, respond to lines 15a through 15h below.
lf you indicated in line l0a that your fucility represents both topping-cycle and bottoming-cycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines l5a through I 5h below considering only the energy inputs and outputs
attributable to the bottoming-cycle portion of your facility. Your mass and heat balance diagram must make clear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion of the cogeneration system
(topping or bottoming).
15a DidinstallationofthefacilityinitscurrentformcommenceonorafterMarchl3, 1980?
-- , Yes. Your facility is subject to the efficiency requirement of '18 C.F.R. S 292.205(b). Demonstrate compliance
' - with the efflciency requirement by responding to lines 15b through 'l 5h below.
i i No. Your facility is exempt from the efficiency standard. Skip the rest of page 17.
1 5b lndicate the annual average rate of net electrical energy output
KW
t 5c Multiply line 15b by 3,41 2 to convert from kW to Btu/h
o Btu/h
15d lndicate the annual average rate of mechanical energy output taken directly off
of the shaft of a prime mover for purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usually zero)hp
t 5e Multiply line 15d by 2,5441o convert from hp to Btu/h
c Bru/h
I 5f lndicate the annual average rate of supplementary energy input from natural gas
or oil Btu/h
1 59 Bottoming-cycle efficiency value = 100 * ('l 5c + 1 5e) / I 5f
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15h Compliance with efficiency standard: lndicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 159 is greater
than or equal to 45%:
i- I Yes (complies with efficiency standard) !' i No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
FERC Form 556 Page 18 - All Facilities
Certificate of Completeness, Accuracy and Authority
Applicant must certiry compliance with and understanding of filing reguirements by checking next to each item below and
signing at the bottom of this section. Forms with incomplete Certificates of Completeness, Accuracy and Authority will be
rejected by the Secretary of the Commission.
Signer identifled below certifles the following: (check all items and applicable subitems)
He or she has read the flling, lncluding any information contained in any attached documents, such as cogeneration
I mass and heat balance diagrams, and any information contained in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19, and
knows its contents.
x He or she has provided all of the required information for certification, and the provided information is true as stated,
to the best of hls or her knowledge and belief.
He or she possess full power and authority to sign the filing; as required by Rule 2C105(aX3) of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 C.F.R. 5 385.2005(aX3)), he or she is one of the following: (check one)
! The person on whose beha[f the filing is made
! Anofficerofthecorporation,trust,association,orotherorganizedgrouponbehalfofwhichthefilingismade
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He or she has reviewed all automatic calculations and agrees with their results, unless otherwise noted in the
Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
He or she has provided a copy of this Form 556 and all attachments to the utilities with which the facility will
interconnect and transact (see lines 4a through 4d), as well as to the regulatory authorities of the states ln whlch the
facility and those utilities reside. See the Bequired Notice to Public Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities section on
page 3 for more information.
Provide your signature, address and signature date below. Rule 2005(c) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure (18 C.F.R. S 3852005(c)) provides that persons filing theirdocuments electronically may usetyped characters
representing his or her name to sign the filed documents. A person filing this document electronlcally should slgn (by
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Your Signature
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Your address
515 N. 21Lh Street
Boise, ID 83702
Date
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BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
CASE NO. IPC-E-17-01
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 2
FRANKLIN ENERGY STORAGE TWO, LLC
Peter Richardson
Franklin Energy Storage Two, LLC
515 N.27tr Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
peter@richardsonadams. com
January 26,2017
Michael Darrington
Senior Energy Contract Coordinator
Idaho Power Company
l22l West Idaho Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
HAND DELIVERY
Re:Schedule 73 Eneryy Sales Agreement Request, Franklin Energy Storage Two,
LLC
Dear Mr. Darrington:
Enclosed, pursuant to Idaho Power Company's ("Company'') Tariff Schedule 73
('Schedule 73") you will find a completed Qualifying Facility Energy Sales Agreement
Application ("Application") seeking an "indicative pricing proposal" from the Company
for the Franklin Energy Storage Two project. The Franklin Energy Storage Two project
("Franklin Two") is a25 MW battery storage QF located in Idaho a few miles north of
Jackpot, Nevada. In addition to the information requested on the enclosed Application,
Schedule 73 separately requests additional information and documents that should
accompany the Application. Each information request from Section I of the Contracting
Procedures Part of Schedule 73 is responded to in detail below:
Section l(aXi) requests a copy of the organizational structure and chart. Franklin
Energy Storage Two, LLC has only one member, Mullen lnvestments II, LLC. Robert A.
Paul the non-member manager. As the organization is very'flat' there is no
organizational chart.
Section l(a)(ii) requests a description of the "generation and other related
technology." This question is addressed in detail on the enclosed FERC Form 556 at
Paragraph 7(h), which fully describes the electro-chemical battery system used by
Franklin Two, which has been self-certified as a QF pursuant to FERC regulations.
Section l(aXiii) requests specifics as to the "maximum design capacity, station
service requirements, and the net amount of power, all in kW to be delivered to the
Franklin Energy Storage Two, LLC
Schedule 73 Conracting Procedures Checklist
Page I
Company's electric system." That information is provided in detail at Paragraphs 7a
through 79 on the enclosed FERC Form 556.
Section l(a)(iv) requests a "schedule of estimated Qualifuing Facility electric
output, in an 8,760-hour electronic spreadsheet format." The electronic spreadsheet is
attached to the enclosed Application.
Section l(a)(v) seeks information as to whether the facility will have the ability to
"respond to dispatch orders frorn the Company." As described at Paragraph 7h on the
attached FERC Form 556, "The Facility will be utilized to provide the purchasing utility
[tdaho Power] with pre-scheduled and dispatchable AC energy within pre-determined
time blocks" for a sustained time period of 5-60 minutes.
Section 1(aXvi) requests a "map of the Qualifying Facility location, electrical
interconnection point, and POD (identified by nearest Iandmark and GPS coordinates)."
The enclosed Application contains the requested map and coordinates. Note that the
Application requests the identity of the "Nearest City or landmark" rather than just the
nearest landmark. The identity of the city of Jackpot, Nevada on the Application as the
nearest city should suffice as satisfying both requirements (city and landmark) as we are
unaware of a near-by physical feature of the land that would stand out as a landmark in
the common usage of the term.
Section l(a)(vii) requests the "anticipated commencement date for delivery of
electric output." As noted in Paragraph 1l on the attached FERC Form 556, Franklin
Two anticipates a commercial operation date of June 1, 2018.
Section 1(a)(viii) requests a list, and status, of acquired and outstanding permits.
The project is currently working toward finalizing Conditional Use Permit with Twin
Falls County. The County has already granted permits for wind, solar, and electrical
substation projects on this property - no major hurdles are anticipated. AII of the
necessary local agencies have been engaged to provide comment and feedback on the
proposed project. Building permits will be obtained prior to construction. There are
currently no anticipated schedule impacts to the Q4 2019 COD due to permitting.
Section 1(a)(ix) requests a demonstration of the ability of the facility to obtain QF
status. The attached FERC Form 556 satisfies this requirement.
Section l(aXx) requests a description of the fuel types and sources. The direct
source of energy provided to Idaho Power will be the electro-chemical reaction created in
the battery storage system. The battery storage system does not consume fuel. It will,
however, be energized by renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass and the
like. The initial plan is to utilize the ample solar resource at the site to fully energize the
battery storage system, although additional renewable energy sources will be considered
and installed as necessary in the future.
Franklin Energy Storage Two, LLC
Schedule 73 Contracting Procedures Checklist
Page2
Section l(a)(xi) is currently inapplicable as Franklin Two has no plans to obtain
fuel or arrange fuel transportation for the facility at this time. Should the battery system
be energized with a renewable bio-fuel at some point in the future, then the project will
provide ldatro Power with all the necessary fuel and transportation agreements at that
time.
Section l(a)(xii) is also inapplicable as the facility will be directly connected to
Idaho Power's electrical system.
Section l(a)(xiii) requests information as to the interconnection status of the
facility. The interconnection request is pending.
Section l(a)(xiv) requests the proposed contracting term and rate option. As
indicated on the enclosed Application, Franklin Two is requesting a twenty year contract
term and the published "Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates."
Within the next ten business days and pursuant to Section l(b) please provide
your written notice of any deficiencies in this request or, if there are no deficiencies,
pursuant to Section l(c) please provide Idaho Power's indicative pricing proposal.
Very truly yours,
("h9/"/*&")
Peter J. Richardson, Counsel for
Franklin Energy Storage Two, LLC
Cc: Donovan Walker
Idatro Power Company
1221 West ldatro Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
Franklin Energy Storage Two, LLC
Schedule 73 Contracting Procedures Checklist
Page 3
ldaho Power Company
I.P.U.C. No. 29. Tariff No. 101 Orioinal Sheet No. 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - IDAHO
(Continued)
QUAL]FYING FACIL]TY ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
ldaho Power Qualifying Facility (QF) contact information:
Preamble and lnstructions
All generation facilities that qualify pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73 for a QF
Energy Sales Agreement and wish to sell energy from their facility to ldaho Power must
complete the following information and submit this Application by hand delivery, mail or E-mail
to ldaho Power.
Upon receipt of a complete Application, ldaho Power shall process this request for a QF Energy
Sales Agreement pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73.
Qualifying Facility !nformation
Proposed Proiect
Name of Facility:Franklin Enerov Storaoe Two
Resource Type: (r.e. wind, solar, hydro, efc):
Facility Location: GPS Coordinates: W 114.6 N 42.206
Nearest City or landmark: Jackoot. Nevada
Name of Facility:Franklin Enerov Storaoe One
County and State: Twin Falls CounW. ldaho
Map of Facility, including proposed interconnection point. (See Attached.)
Anticipated commencement date of energy deliveries to ldaho Power: October
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Telephone number:
E-MailAddress:
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
Attn: Energy Contracts, P O Box 70 Boise, lD 83702
1221W.ldaho Street, Boise, ]D 83703
208-388-6070
rallphin@idahooower, com
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
ldaho Power Company
I.P.U.C. No. 29. Tariff No. 101 Orioinal $heet No. 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - IDAHO
QUALIFYING FACILIry ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
(Continued)
Facility Nameplate Capacity Rating (kW):32.000
Facility Maximum Output Capacity (kW)32.000
Station Service Requirements (kW)7.000
Facility Net Delivery to ldaho Power (kW): 25.000
Facility interconnection status: Pendinq
Proposed Contracting Term (cannot exceed 20 years): 20 vears
Requested Rate Option (details provided in Schedule 73): Rate Option No.4.
"Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates"
Does the Facility have the ability to respond to dispatch orders from ldaho Power
Company (Yes or No)Yes
Please include the following attachments
/ Hourly estimated energy deliveries (kW) to ldaho Power for every hour of a one year period.
Attached.
,/ List of acquired and outstanding Qualifying Facility permits, including a description of the
status and timeline for acquisition of any outstanding permits.
The prolect ls currcntlv workinq toward finalizinq Gondidonal Use PermiE with
Twin Falls Counly. The Countv has alruadv oranted permlts forwind. rolar. and electrical
substation oroiects on this oropertv - no maior hurdles are anticioated. All of the
necessarv local aoencies have been enqaoed to provide comment and feedback on theprooosed proiect. Buildinq permits will be obtained orior to constructlon. There are
currentlv no anticioated schedule lmoacts to the Cl4 2019 COD due to parmlttino,
o At the minimum a FERC issued QF certificate/self-certification is required and/or
evidence that Facility will be able to obtain a Qualifying Facility certificate.
FERC Form 556 is attached.
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W, Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
r' ff the Facility will require fuel be transported to the Facility (i.e. natural gas pipelines, railroad
transportation, etc), evidence of ability to obtain sufficient transportation rights to operate the
Facility at the stated Maximum Output Amount.
N/Ar' [ the Facility will not be interconnecting directly to the ldaho Power electrica! system,
evidence that the Facility will be able to interconnect to another utility's electrical system and
evidence that the Facility will be able to obtain firm transmission rights over all required
transmission providers to deliver the Facility's energy to Idaho Power.
N/A
Owner lnformation
Owner / Company Name: Franklin Enerqv Storaqe One. LLG
Contact Person: Robert A. Pau!. Manaoer
Address: 5f5N.M
City: State: Zip: &igg,lSE@S!29,2
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Applicant Signature
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all information provided in this Qualifying
Facility Energy Sales Agreement application is true and correct.
lsl
Signature
Robert A. Paul
Print Name
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
122'l West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
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PROIECI SUMMARY
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DEVELOPER INFORMATIONfri;ffiffim;ni-*--"-*
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515 N 27th St.8oi*, IDa702
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--- Franklin Energy Storage One LLC
_-- Franklin Energy Storage Two LLC
-- Franklin Energy Storage Three LLC
-- Franklin Energy Storage Four LLC
-- IackPot Solar Substation
Franklin Energy Storage Two, LLC
515 N. 27fr Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
(208) e38-7901
[e-mail]
January 31,20t7
Attn: Energy Contuacts
ldaho Power Company
PO Box 70
1221 West ldaho Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
rallphin@idahopower. com
Re: Notice of Self-Recertification (Corrected) Franklin Energy Storage Two, LLC
Dear Mr. Allphin:
Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. 5 292.207(a)(ii) you are hereby provided a copy of the Notice of Self
Recertification (corrected) frled with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Franklin
Energy Storage Two, LLC.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
Sincerely yours;
P,>ru*u*'
Peter J. Richardson
Attorney for Franklin Energy Two, LLC
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC
OMB Control # 1902-0075
Expiration 06/30/2019
F o rm 5 5 6 ;il1[i:::::H:l?J:,',#*il,11" status for a smarr Power
General
Questions about completing this form should be sent to [e-mail]. lnformation about the Commission's QF
program, answers to frequently asked questions about QF requirements or completing this form, and contact information for
QF program staffare available at the Commission's QF website, www.ferc.gov/QF. The Commission's QF website also
provides links to the Commission's QF regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 131 .80 and Part 29211, as well as other statutes and orders
pertaining to the Commission's QF program.
Who Must File
Any applicant seeking QF status or recertification of QF status for a generating facility with a net power production capacity
(as determined in lines 7a through 79 below) greater than 1000 kW must file a self-certification or an application for
Commission certification of QF status, which includes a properly completed Form 556. Any applicant seeking QF status for a
generating facility with a net power production capacity 1000 kW or less is exempt from the certification requirement, and is
therefore not required to complete or file a Form 556. See 18 C.F.R. 5 292.203.
How to Complete the Form 556
This form is intended to be completed by responding to the items in the order they are presented, according to the
instructions given. lf you need to back-track, you may need to clear certain responses before you will be allowed to change
other responses made previously in the form. lf you experience problems, click on the nearest help button (@ ) for
assistance, or contact Commission staff at Form556@ferc,gov.
Certain lines in this form will be automatically calculated based on responses to previous lines, with the relevant formulas
shown. You must respond to all of the previous lines within a section before the results of an automatically calculated field
will be displayed. lf you disagree with the results of any automatic calculation on this form, contact Commission staff at
[e-mail] to discuss the discrepancy before filing.
You must complete all lines in this form unless instructed otherwise. Do not alter this form or save this form in a different
format. lncomplete or altered forms, or forms saved in formats other than PDF, will be rejected.
How to File a Completed Form 556
Applicants are required to file their Form 556 electronically through the Commission's eFillng website (see instructions on
page 2). By filing electronically, you will reduce your filing burden, save paper resources, save postage or courier charges,
help keep Commission expenses to a minimum, and receive a much faster confirmation (via an email containing the docket
number assigned to your facility) that the Commission has received your filing.
lf you are simultaneously filing both a waiver request and a Form 556 as part of an application for Commission certification,
see the "Waiver Requests" section on page 3 for more information on how to file.
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
This form is approved by the Office of Management and Budget. Compliance with the information requirements established
by the FERC Form No.556 is required to obtain or maintain status as a QF. See 18 C.F.R. 5 131.80 and Part 292. An agency may
not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. The estimated burden for completing the FERC Form No. 556, including gathering and reporting
information, is as follows: 3 hours for self-certification of a small power production facility, 8 hours for self-certifications of a
cogeneration facility, 6 hours for an application for Commission certificatlon of a small power production facility, and 50 hours
for an application for Commission certification of a cogeneration facility. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the following: lnformation
Clearance Officer, Office of the Executive Director (ED-32), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, SSS First Street N.E.,
Washington, DC 20426 ([e-mail]); and Desk Officer for FERC, Office of lnformation and Regulatory Affairs,
Offlce of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 (oira [e-mail]). lnclude the Control No.
1 902-0075 in any correspondence.
FERC Form 556 Page 2 - lnstructions
Electronic Filing (eFiling)
To electronically file your Form 556, visit the Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and click the eFiling link.
lf you are eFiling your first document, you will need to register with your name, email address, mailing address, and phone
number. lf you are registering on behalf of an employer, then you will also need to provide the employer name, alternate
contact name, alternate contact phone number and and alternate contact email.
Once you are registered, log in to eFiling with your registered email address and the password that you created at
registration. Follow the instructions. When prompted, select one of the following QF-related filing types, as appropriate,
from the Electric or General filing category.
Filing category Filing Type as listed in eFiling Description
Electric
(Fee) Application for Commission Cert. as Cogeneration QF
Use to submit an application for
Commission certifi cation or
Commission recertification of a
cogeneration facility as a QF.
(Fee) Application for Commission Cert. as Small Power QF
Use to submit an application for
Commission certification or
Commission recertification of a
small power production facility as a
QF.
Self-Certification Notice (QF, EG, FC)
Use to submit a notice of self-
certification of your facility
(cogeneration or small power
production) as a QF.
Self-Recertifi cation of Qualifying Faci lity (QF)
Use to submit a notice of self-
recertification of your facility
(cogeneration or small power
production) as a QF.
Supplemental lnformation or Request
Use to correct or supplement a
Form 556 that was submitted with
errors or omissions, or for which
Commission staff has requested
additional information. Do not use
this filing type to report new
changes to a facility or its
ownership; rather, use a self-
recertification or Commission
recertification to report such
changes.
General (Fee) Petition for Declaratory Order (not under FPA Part l)
Use to submit a petition for
declaratory order granting a waiver
of Commission QF regulations
pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 55 292.204(a)
(3) and/or 292.205(c). A Form 556 is
not required for a petition for
declaratory order unless
Commisslon recertification is being
requested as part ofthe petition.
You will be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, during the electronic submission process. Filing fees can be paid
via electronic bank account debit or credit card.
During the eFiling process, you will be prompted to select your file(s) for upload from your computer.
FERC Form 556 Page 3 - Instructions
Filing Fee
No filing fee is required if you are submitting a self-certification or self-recertification of your facility as a QF pursuant to '18
c.F.R. S 292.2A7G).
A filing fee is required if you are filing either of the following:
( l ) an application for Commission certification or recertification of your facility as a QF pursuant to 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.2Q7(bl, or
(2) a petition for declaratory order granting waiver pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 55 292.204(a)(3) and/or 292.2051c).
The current fees for applications for Commission certifications and petitions for declaratory order can be found by visiting the
Commission's QF website at www.ferc.oov/OF and clicking the Fee Schedule link.
You will be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, during the electronic filing process described on page 2.
Required Notice to Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities
Pursuant to 1 8 C.F.R. S 292.207(aXii), you must provide a copy of your self-certification or request for Commission certification
to the utilities with which the facility will interconnect and/or transact, as well as to the State regulatory authorities of the
states in which your facility and those utilities reside. Links to information about the regulatory authorities in various states
can be found by visiting the Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and clicking the Notice Requirements link.
What to Expect From the Commission After You File
An applicant filing a Form 556 electronically will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of the filing and showing
the docket number assigned to the filing. Such email is typically sent within one business day, but may be delayed pending
confirmation by the Secretary of the Commission of the contents of the filing.
An applicant submitting a self-certification of QF status should expect to receive no documents from the Commission, other
than the electronic acknowledgement of receipt described above. Consistent with its name, a self-certification is a
certification by the applicant itse/f that the facility meets the relevant requirements for QF status, and does not involve a
determinationbytheCommissionastothestatusofthefacility. Anacknowledgementofreceiptofaself-certlfication,in
particular, does not represent a determination by the Commission with regard to the QF status of the facility. An applicant
self-certifoing may, however, receive a rejection, revocation or deficiency letter if its application is found, during periodic
compliance reviews, not to comply with the relevant requirements.
An applicant submitting a request for Commission certification will receive an order either granting or denying certification of
QF status, or a letter requesting additional information or rejecting the application. Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. 5 292.207(bX3), the
Commission must act on an application for Commission certification within 90 days of the later of the filing date of the
application or the filing date of a supplement amendment or other change to the application.
Waiver Requests
1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.204(aX3) allows an applicant to request a waiver to modifr the method of calculation pursuant to l8 C.F.R. S
292.204(a)(2)todetermineiftwofacilitiesareconsideredtobelocatedatthesamesite,forgoodcause. 18C.F.R.5292.205(c)
allows an applicant to request waiver of the requirements of l8 C.F.R. 55 292.205(a) and (b) for operating and efficiency upon
a showing that the facility will produce significant energy savings. A request for waiver of these requirements must be
submitted as a petition for declaratory order, with the appropriate filing fee for a petition for declaratory order. Applicants
requesting Commission recertification as part of a request for waiver of one of these requirements should electronically
submit their completed Form 556 along with their petition for declaratory order, rather than filing their Form 556 as a
separate request for Commission recertification. Only the filing fee for the petition for declaratory order must be paid to
cover both the waiver request and the request for recertification if such requests ore mode simultoneously.
1 8 C.F.R, 5 292.203(dX2) allows an applicant to request a waiver of the Form 556 filing reguirements, for good cause.
Applicants filing a petltion for declaratory order requesting a waiver under 1 8 C.F,R. S 292.2O3(d)(2) do not need to complete
or submit a Form 556 with their petition.
FERC Form 556 Page 4 - lnstructions
Geog raph ic Coordinates
lf a street address does not exist for your facility, then line 3c of the Form 556 requires you to report your facility's geographic
coordinates (latitude and longitude). Geographic coordinates may be obtained from several different sources. You can find
links to online services that show latitude and longitude coordinates on online maps by visiting the Commission's QF
webpage at www.ferc.gov/OF and clicking the Geographic Coordinates link. You may also be able to obtain your geographic
coordinates from a GPS device, Google Earth (available free at htto://earth.google.com), a property survey, various
engineering or construction drawings, a property deed, or a municipal or county map showing property lines.
Filing Privileged Data or Critical Energy Infrastructure lnformation in a Form 556
The Commission's regulations provide procedures for applicants to either (l ) request that any information submitted with a
Form 556 be given privileged treatment because the information is exempt from the mandatory public disclosure
requirements of the Freedom of lnformation Act, 5 U.S.C. 5 552, and should be withheld from public disclosure; or (2) identiff
any documents containing critical energy infrastructure information (CEll) as defined in 18 C.F.R. S 388.1 13 that should not be
made public.
lf you are seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for any data in your Form 556, then you must follow the procedures in I8
C.F.R. S 388.1 12. See www.ferc.gov/help/filing-guide/file-ceii.asp for more information.
Among other things (see 18 C.F.R. S 388.1 l2 for other requirements), applicants seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for
data submitted in a Form 556 must prepare and file both (1) a complete version of the Form 556 (containing the privileged
and/or CEll data), and (2) a public version of the Form 556 (with the privileged and/or CEll data redacted). Applicants
preparing and filing these different versions of their Form 556 must indicate below the security designation of this version of
theirdocument. lfyouarenofseekingprivilegedtreatmentorCEll statusforanyofyourForm556data,thenyoushouldnot
respond to any of the items on this page.
Non-Public Applicant is seeking privileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
! indicated below. This non-public version of the applicant's Form 556 contains all data, including the data that is redacted
in the (separate) public version of the applicant's Form 556.
Public (redacted): Applicant is seeking privileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
! indicated below. This public version of the applicants's Form 556 contains all data except for data from the lines
indicated below, which has been redacted.
Privileged: lndicate below which lines of your form contain data for which you are seeking privileged treatment
Crltical Energy lnfrastructure lnformation (CEll): lndicate below which lines of your form contain data for which you are
seeking CEll status
The eFiling process described on page 2 will allow you to identifo which versions of the electronic documents you submit are
public, privileged and/or CEll. The filenames for such documents should begin with "Public", "Priv", or "CEll", as applicable, to
clearly indicate the security designation of the file. Both versions of the Form 556 should be unaltered PDF copies of the Form
556, as available for download from www,ferc.gov/QF. To redact data from the public copy of the submittal, simply omit the
relevant data from the Form. For numerical fields, leave the redacted fields blank. For text fields, complete as much of the
field as possible, and replace the redacted portions of the field with the word "REDACTED" in brackets. Be sure to identiry
above all fields which contain data for which you are seeking non-public status.
The Commission is not responsible for detecting or correcting filer errors, including those errors related to security
designation. lf your documents contain sensitive information, make sure they are filed using the proper security designation.
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
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l'ranklin Elnergy Storage Two, LLC
1b Applicant street address
515 N. 27th Street
1c City
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1f Country (if not United States)tg Telephone number
(208 ) 938-7901
I h Has the instant facility ever previously been certified as a QF? Yes ,[ No t_ _
I i lf yes, provide the docket number of the last known QF filing pertaining to this facility: QF r z 582 - 000
Ij Under which certification process is the applicant making this filing?
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Notice of self-certification ,-., Application for Commission certification (requires filing4 (see note below) U fee; see "Filing Fee" section on page 3)
Note: a notice of self-certification is a notice by the applicant itself that its facility complies with the requirements for
QF status. A notice of self-certification does not establish a proceeding, and the Commission does not review a
notice of self-certification to verifi7 compliance. See the 'What to Expect From the Commission After You File"
section on page 3 for more information.
1k What type(s) of QF status is the applicant seeking for its facility? (check all that apply)
fi Qualiffing small power production facility status ! Qualiffing cogeneration facility status
I I What is the purpose and expected effective date(s) of this filing?
;- i Originalcertification; facility expected to be installed by and to begin operation on
1- I Change(s) to a previously certifled facility to be effective on
(identifr type(s) of change(s) below, and describe change(s) in the Miscellaneous section starting on page l9)
, i Name change and/or other administrative change(s)
I Change in ownership
I i Change(s) affecting plant equipment, fuel use, power production capacity and/or cogeneration thermal output
fi Supplement or correction to a previous filing submitted on L / 26 / L'7
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to the extent possible, explaining any special circumstances in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
,-- The instant facility complies with the Commission's QF requirements by virtue of a waiver of certain regulationsu previously granted by the Commission in an order dated (specify any other relevant waiver
orders in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19)
,-.,, The instant facility would comply with the Commission's QF requirements if a petition for waiver submittedU concurrently with this application is granted
The instant facility complies with the Commission's regulations, but has special circumstances, such as the
fl employment of unique or innovative technologies not contemplated by the structure of this form, that make
the demonstration of compliance via this form difficult or impossible (describe in Misc. section starting on p. 19)
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Peter Richardson
2b Telephone number
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Which of the following describes the contact person's relationship to the applicant? (check one)
! Applicant (selfl f, Employee, owner or partner of applicant authorized to represent the applicant
! Employee of a company affiliated with the applicant authorized to represent the applicant on this matter
I Lawyer, consultant, or other representative authorized to represent the applicant on this matter
2d Company or organization name (if applicant is an individual, check here and skip to line 2e) r--
Franklin Enerqy Storage Two, LLC
2e Street address (if same as Applicant, check here and skrp to line 3a)ffi
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3b Street address (if a street adcress does r.rot exist for the facility, check here and skip to line 3c)ffi
3c Geographic coordinates: lf you indicated that no street address exists for your facility by checking the box in line 3b,
then you must specif, the latitude and longitude coordinates of the facility in degrees (to three decimal places). Use
the following formula to convert to decimal degrees from degrees, minutes and seconds: decimal degrees =
degrees + (minutes/60) + (seconds/3600). See the'Geographic Coordinates" section on page 4 for help. lf you
provided a street address for your facllity in line 3b, then speciffing the geographic coordinates below is optional.
l-l East (+)
Longitude fr west(_)
114.604 degrees X trtortn (+)Latitude fr south G)
42.191 degrees
3d City (if unincorporated, check here and enter nearest city) X
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4a ldentify utility interconnecting with the facility
Idaho Power Company
4b ldentify utilities proviciinq wheeling servrce or check here if none ffi
tlc ldentifr utilities purchasing the useful electric power output or check here if none
Idaho Power Company
4d ldentify Litilities providinq srrpplernentary power, backup power, rnaintenance power, and,ior interruptrble porver
service or check here rf norte X
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percent equity interest. For each identified owner, also (1) indicate whether that owner is an electric utility, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.5.C. 796(22)), or a holding company, as defined in section
1262(8) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.c. 16451(8)), and (2) for owners which are electric
utilities or holding companies, provide the percentage of equity interest in the facility held by that owner. lf no
direct owners hold at least 10 percent equity interest in the facility, then provide the required information for the
two direct owners with the largest equity interest in the facility.
Electric utility or lf Yes,
holding o/o equity
Full legal names of direct owners company interest
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5b Upstream (i.e., indirect) ownership as of effective date or operation date: ldentifu all upstream (i.e., indirect) owners
of the facility that both (l ) hold at least 'l 0 percent equity interest in the facility, and (2) are electric utilities, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(22)1, or holding companies, as defined in section
1262(8)ofthePublicUtilityHoldingCompanyActof 2005(42U.5.C.16451(8)). Alsoprovidethepercentageof
equity interest in the facillty held by such owners. (Note that, because upstream owners may be subsidlaries of one
another, total percent equity interest reported may exceed 100 percent.)
Check here if no such upstream owners exist. [l
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6a Describe the primary energy input: (check one main category and, if applicable, one subcategory)
! Biomass (specify) [l Renewable resources (specifu) f] Geothermal
! Landfillgas ! Hydro power- river I Fossilfuel (specify)
I Manuredigestergas ! Hydropower-tidal ! Coal (notwaste)
! Municipal solid waste ! Hydro power- wave ! Fuel oil/diesel
! Sewagedigestergas ! Solar-photovoltaic ! Natural gas(notwaste)
! Wood fl Solar-thermal ,_ Otherfossilfuel
I other biomass (describe on page 19) ! wind u (describe on page 19)
! waste (specifytype betow in tine 6b) g ?dT:|.f:::tj;Ji"','"" ! other (describe on pase le)
6b lf you specified ''waste" as the primary energy input in line 6a, indicate the type of waste fuel used: (check one)
! Waste fuel listed in l8 C.F.R.5 292.202(b) (specify one of the following)
! Anthracite culm produced prior to July 23, 1985
.-., Anthracite refuse that has an average heat content of 6,000 Btu or less per pound and has an average
" ash content of45 percent or more
,- Bituminous coal refuse that has an average heat content of 9,500 Btu per pound or less and has an
" average ash content of25 percent or more
Top or bottom subbituminous coal produced on Federal lands or on lndian lands that has been
,- determined to be waste by the United States Department of the lnterior's Bureau of Land Management
' (gLnn) or that is located on non-Federal or non-lndian lands outside of BLM's jurisdiction, provided that
the applicant shows that the latter coal is an extension of that determined by BLM to be waste
Coal refuse produced on Federal lands or on lndian lands that has been determined to be waste by the
E BLM or that is located on non- Federal or non-lndian lands outside of BLM's jurisdiction, provided that
applicant shows that the latter is an extension of that determined by BLM to be waste
- Lignite produced in association with the production of montan wax and lignite that becomes exposedU as a result of such a mining operation
! Gaseous fuels (except natu ral gas and synthetic Aas from coal) (describe on page 1 9)
Waste natural gas from gas or oil wells (describe on page 19 how the gas meets the requirements of l8
! C.F.R. 5 2.400 for waste natural gas; include with your filing any materials necessary to demonstrate
compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5 2.400)
! Materials that a government agency has certified for disposal by combustion (describe on page l9)
fl Heat from exothermic reactions (describe on page 19) ! Residual heat (describe on page l9)
E Used rubber tires ! Plastic materials I Refinery off-gas ! Petroleum coke
Other waste energy input that has little or no commercial value and exists in the absence of the qualifoing
f facility industry (describe in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19; include a discussion of the fuel's
lack of commercial value and existence in the absence of the qualifoing facility industry)
6c Provide the average energy input, calculated on a calendar year basis, in terms of Btu/h for the following fossil fuel
energy inputs, and provide the related percentage ofthe total average annual energy input to the facility (1 8 C.F.R. S
292.202U11. For any oil or natural gas fuel, use lower heating value (18 C.F.R. 5 292.202(m)1.
Annual average energy Percentage oftotal
Fuel for fuel annual e input
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delivery by completing the worksheet below. Respond to all items. lf any of the parasitic loads and/or losses identified in
lines 7b through 7e are negligible, enter zero for those lines,
7a The maximum gross power production capacity at the terminals of the individual generator(s)
under the most favorable anticipated design conditions 32,000 kw
7b Parasitic station power used at the facility to run equipment which is necessary and integral to
the power production process (boiler feed pumps, fans/blowers, office or maintenance buildings
directly related to the operation of the power generating facility, etc.). lf this facility includes non-
power production processes (for instance, power consumed by a cogeneration facility's thermal
host) , do not include any power consumed by the non-power production activities in your
reported parasitic station power.10 kw
7c Electrical losses in interconnection transformers
434 kw
7d Electrical losses in AC/DC conversion equipment, if any
920 kw
7e Other interconnection losses in power lines or facilities (other than transformers and ACIDC
conversion equipment) between the terminals of the generator(s) and the point of interconnection
with the utility 5,636 kw
7f Total deductions from gross power production capacity = 7b + 7 c + 7 d + 7 e
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7h Description of facility and primary components: Describe the facility and its operation. ldentifu all boilers, heat
recovery steam generators, prime movers (any mechanicalequipment driving an electric generator), electrical
generators, photovoltaic solar equipment, fuel cell equipment and/or other primary power generation equipment
used in the facility. Descriptions of components should include (as applicable) specifications of the nominal
capacities for mechanical output, electrical output, or steam generation of the identified equipment. For each piece
of equipment identified, clearly indicate how many pieces of that type of equipment are included in the plant, and
which components are normally operating or norrnally in standby mode. Provide a description of how the
components operate as a system. Applicants for cogeneration facilities do not need to describe operations of
systems that are clearly depicted on and easily understandable from a cogeneration facility's attached mass and
heat balance diagram; however, such applicants should provide any necessary description needed to understand
the sequential operation of the facility depicted in their mass and heat balance diagram. lf additional space is
needed, continue in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
The project consists of an energy storage system Qualifying Eacility providing
seheduled and dispatchable efectricity in forward-looking time blocks. The
energy storage system that comprises the energy storage Qualifying Facj-IiLy is
designed Lo, and wil1, receive 100? of its energy input from a combination of
renewabLe energy sources such as wind, so1ar, biogas, bi-omas, etc. The current
initial design util-izes sofar photovoltaic (PV) modules mounted to single-axi,s
t-rackers to provide the e-l-ectric energy input to the Qualifying Facility's
battery storage system. The PV modules are planned to be connected in series/
parallel combinations to solar inverters, rated approximately 2.5 MV,Iac each,(subject Lo changei, The proposed efectric energy storage Qualifyinq Facility
will consist of an electro-chemical batLery and will have a maximum power output
capacity of 25 MWac for a sustained time period of 5 - 60 minutes. The Facility
will consist of an alternating current (AC) Lo dj-rect current {DC) controlsystem, The Quafifying FaciLity will be utilized to provide the purchasing
utility with pre-scheduled and dispatchable AC energy within pre-determined timeblocks. The sole source of electric power and energy provided to Lhe purchasing
util,ity wifl be Lhe electro-chemical reaction givinq rise to the discharge of
electric pohrer and energy by the battery. In turn, the sole direct source of
energy input provided to the battery Facility will be, as described above,
renewabl,e sources -
FERC Form 556 Page '10 - Small Power Production
Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. I292.204(al,lhe power production capacity of any small power production facility, together
with the power productlon capacity of any other small power production facilities that use the same energy
resource, are owned by the same person(s) or its affiliates, and are located at the same site, may not exceed 80
megawatts, To demonstrate compliance with this size limitation, or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt
from this size limitation under the Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production lncentives Act of '1990
(Pub. L. 101-575,104 Stat.2834 (1 990) as amended by Pub. L. 102-46, 105 Stat. 249 {199'l)), respond to lines 8a
through 8e below (as applicable).
8a ldentiff any facilities with electrical generating equipment located within 1 mile of the electrical generating
equipment of the instant facility, and for which any of the entities identified in lines 5a or 5b, ortheir affiliates, holds
at least a 5 percent equity interest.
Check here if no such facilities exist. I
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(city or county, state) (if any) Common owner(s) production capacity
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8b The Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production lncentives Act of 1990 (lncentives Act) provides
exemption from the size limitations in 18 C.F.R. 5 292.204(al for certain facilities that were certified prior to 1995.
Are you seeking exemptlon from the size limitations in 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.204(a) by virtue of the lncentives Act?
! Yes (continue at line 8c below) xl lto {stip lines 8c through 8e)
8c Was the original notice of self-certification or application for Commission certification of the facility filed on or
before December 3I, 1994? Yes '-L No I '
8d Did construction of the facility commence on or before December 31,1999? Yes I j wo i ,
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the facility, taking into account all factors relevant to construction? Yes i i No I . i lf you answered Yes, provide
a brief narrative explanation in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19 of the construction timeline (in
particular, describe why construction started so long after the facility was certified) and the diligence exercised
toward completion of the facility.
Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. S 292.204(b), qualifying small power production facilities may use fossil fuels, in minimal
amounts, for only the following purposes: ignition; start-up; testing; flame stabilization; control use; alleviation or
prevention of unanticipated equipment outages; and alleviation or prevention of emergencies, directly affecting
the public health, safety, or welfare, which would result from electric power outages. The amount of fossil fuels
used for these purposes may not exceed 25 percent of the total energy input of the facility during the 12-month
period beginning with the date the facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
9a Certification of compliance with 1 8 C.F.R. S 292.204(b) with respect to uses of fossil fuel:
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Applicant certifies that the amount of fossil fuel used at the facility will not, in aggregate, exceed 25
ffi percent of the total energy input of the facility during the 12-month period beginning with the date the
facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
lnformation Required for Small Power Production Facility
lf you indicated in line I k that you are seeking qualifying small power production facility status for your facility, then you
must to the items on this page. Otherwise, skip 10.
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Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 5 292.2021c1, a cogeneration facility produces electric energy and forms of useful thermal
energy (such as heat or steam) used for industrial, commercial, heating, or cooling purposes, through the sequential
useofenergy. Pursuantto18C.F.R.5292.202(sl,"sequential use"ofenergymeansthefollowing:(1)foratopping-
cycle cogeneration facility, the use of reject heat from a power production process in sufficient amounts in a
thermal application or process to conform to the requirements of the operating standard contained in 18 C.F.R. 5
292.205(a); or (2) for a bottoming-cycle cogeneration facility, the use of at least some reject heat from a thermal
application or process for power production.
lOa What type(s) of cogeneration technology does the facility represent? (check all that apply)
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other requirements such as the operating and efficiency standards, include with your filing a mass and heat
balance diagram depicting average annual operating conditions. This diagram must include certain items and
meet certain requirements, as described below. You must check next to the description of each requirement
below to certiry that you have complied with these requirements.
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compliance with
indicated requirement Requirement
Diagram must show orientation within system piping and/or ducts of all prime movers,
heat recovery steam generators, boilers, electric generators, and condensers (as
applicable), as well as any other primary equipment relevant to the cogeneration
process.
Any average annual values required to be reported in lines 10b, l2a, 13a, 13b, 13d, 131
t 4a, 15b, 15d and/or 15f must be computed over the anticipated hours of operation.
Diagram must specify allfuel inputs by fuel type and average annual rate in Btu/h. Fuel
for supplementary firing should be specified separately and clearly labeled. All
specifications of fuel inputs should use lower heating values.
Diagram must specifli average gross electric output in kW or MW for each generator,
Diagram must specify average mechanical output (that is, any mechanical energy taken
off of the shaft of the prime movers for purposes not directly related to electric power
generation) in horsepower, if any. Typically, a cogeneration facility has no mechanical
output.
At each point for which working fluid flow conditions are required to be specified (see
below), such flow condition data must include mass flow rate (in lb/h or kg/s),
temperature (in "F, R,'C or K), absolute pressure (in psia or kPa) and enthalpy (in Btu/lb
or k!lkg). Exception: For systems where the working fluidis liquid only (no vapor at any
point in the cycle) and where the type of liquid and specific heat of that Iiquid are clearly
indicated on the diagram or in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19, only mass
flow rate and temperature (not pressure and enthalpy) need be specified. For reference,
specific heat at standard conditions for pure liquid water is approximately 1.002 Btu/
(lb*R) or 4.1 95 U/(kg*K).
Diagram must specify working fluid flow conditions at input to and output from each
steam turbine or other expansion turbine or back-pressure turbine.
Diagram must specifo working fluid flow conditions at delivery to and return from each
thermal application.
Diagram must specify working fluid flow conditions at make-up water inputs.
FERC Form 556 Page l1 - Cogeneration Facilities
lnformation Required for Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 1 k that you are seeking qualiffing cogeneration facility status for your faciliry then you must respond
to the items on l1 13. Otherwise, skip 11 th h 13.g
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EPAct 2005 cogeneration facilities: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) established a new section 210(n) of
the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), l6 USC 824a-3(n), with additional requirements for any
qualifiing cogeneration facility that (l ) is seeking to sell electric energy pursuant to section 210 of PURPA and (2)
was either not a cogeneration facility on August 8, 2005, or had not filed a self-certification or application for
Commission certification of QF status on or before February l, 2006. These requirements were implemented by the
Commission in l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d), Complete the lines below, carefully following the instructions, to demonstrate
whether these additional requirements apply to your cogeneration facility and, if so, whether your facility complies
with such requirements.
t 1a Was your facility operating as a qualifoing cogeneration facility on or before August 8, 2005? Yes r I Uo i_ l
I 1 b Was the initial filing seeking certification of your facility (whether a notice of self-certification or an application
for Commission certification) filed on or before February 1,2006? Yes No:
lf the answer to either line 11a or I I b is Yes, then continue at line l1c below. Otherwise, if the answers to both lines
I 1a and 1 1b are No, skip to line 'l le below.
l lc With respect to the design and operation of the facility, have any changes been implemented on or after
February 2,2006 that affect general plantoperation, affect use ofthermal output, and/or increase net power
production capacity from the plant's capacity on February 1,2006?
I Yes (continue at line I 1d below)
No. Your facility is not subject to the requirements of 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d) at this time. However, it may be
subject to to these requirements in the future if changes are made to the facility. At such time, the applicant
would need to recertiff the facility to determine eligibility. Skip lines 1 1d through 1 lj.
1 I d Does the applicant contend that the changes ldentlfied in line I 1 c are not so significant as to make the facility
a 'new" cogeneration facility that would be subject to the 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(d) cogeneration requirements?
Yes. Provide in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19 a description of any relevant changes made to
: I the facility (including the purpose of the changes) and a discussion of why the facility should not be
considered a "new' cogeneration facility in light of these changes. Skip Iines 1 1e through I lj.
No. Applicant stipulates to the factthat it is a "new" cogeneration facility (for purposes of determining the--l applicability of the requirements of 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d)) by virtue of modifications to the facility that were
initiated on or after February 2,2006. Continue below at line 'l 1e.
tle Will electricenergyfromthefacilitybesoldpursuanttosection2l0of PURPA?
, , Yes. The facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility. You must demonstrate compliance with l8 C.F.R. SI 292.205(dl(2) by continuing at line 1 1f below.
No. Applicant certifies that energy wlll not be sold pursuant to section 210 of PURPA. Applicant also certifies
its understanding that it must recertifo its facility in order to determine compliance with the requirements of
l8 C.F.R. S 292.205(d) before selling energy pursuant to section 210 of PURPA in the future. Skip lines I 1f
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1 1f ls the net power production capacity of your cogeneration facility, as indicated in line 79 above, less than or
equalto 5,000 kw?
Yes, the net power production capaclty is less than or equal to 5,000 kW. 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d[4l provides a
rebuttable presumption that cogeneration facilities of 5,000 kW and smaller capacity comply with the
requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output in 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(d)(2). Applicant
certifies its understanding that, should the power production capacity of the facility increase above 5,000
kW, then the facility must be recertified to (among other things) demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5
292.205(d)(21. Skip lines 119 through 1 1j.
No, the net power production capacity is greater than 5,000 kW. Demonstrate compliance with the. .' requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output in 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) by continuing on
the next page at line 1 lg.
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Lines 1lg through 11k below guide the applicant through the process of demonstrating compliance with the
requirements for "fundamental use" of the facility's energy output, 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2). Only respond to the
lines on this page if the instructions on the previous page direct you to do so. Otherwise, skip this page.
l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) requires that the electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005
cogeneration facility is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is
not intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
qualifying facility to its host facility. lf you were directed on the previous page to respond to the items on this page,
then your facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility that is subject to this "fundamental use" requirement.
The Commission's regulations provide a two.pronged approach to demonstrating compliance with the
requirements forfundamental use of the facility's energy output. First, the Commission has established in 18 C.F.R.
5 292.205(dX3) a 'fundamental use test" that can be used to demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.2O5(d)(2).
Under the fundamental use test, a facility is considered to comply with I 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) if at least 50 percent
of the facility's total annual energy output (including electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy output) is
used for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes.
Second, an applicant for a facility that does not pass the fundamental use test may provide a narrative explanation
of and support for its contention that the facility nonetheless meets the requirement that the electrical, thermal,
chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility is used fundamentally for industrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is not intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility,
taking into account technological, efficiency, economic, and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state
laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a qualifying facility to its host facility.
Complete lines 1 1g through I 1j below to determine compliance with the fundamental use test in 18 C.F.R. 5
292.205(dX3). Complete lines 1 1 9 throug h 11j even if you do not intend to rely upon the fundamentdl use test to
demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5 292,205(d)(2).
l1g Amountofelectrical,thermal,chemical and mechanical energyoutput(netof interna
generation plant losses and parasitic loads) expeaed to be used annually for industrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and not sold to an electric utility tu1Wh
I t h Total amount of electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy expected to be
sold to an electric utility &4Wh
1li Percentageoftotalannualenergyoutputexpectedtobeusedforindustrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and not sold to a utility
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1 lj ls the response in line 1 I i greater than or equal to 50 percent?
Yes. Your facility complies with 18 C.F.R. S 292.2051dX2) by virtue of passing the fundamental use test
provided in 'l 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX3). Applicant certifies its understanding that, if it is to rely upon passing
r , the fundamental use test as a basis for complying with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2), then the facility must
comply with the fundamental use test both in the 'l 2-month period beginning with the date the facility first
produces electric energy, and in all subsequent calendar years.
No. Your facility does not pass the fundamental use test. lnstead, you must provide in the Miscellaneous
section starting on page 19 a narrative explanation of and support for why your facility meets the
requirement that the electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration
facility is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is not
intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
QF to its host facility. Applicants providing a narrative explanation of why their facility should be found to
comply with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d')(2) in spite of non-compliance with the fundamental use test may want to
review paragraphs 47 through 61 of Order No.671 (accessible from the Commission's QF website at
www.ferc.gov/QF), which provide discussion of the facts and circumstances that may support their
explanation. Applicant should also note that the percentage reported above will establish the standard that
that facility must comply with, both for the l2-month period beginning with the date the facility first
produceselectricenergy,andinallsubsequentcalendaryears.5eeOrderNo.6Tl atparagraph5l. Assuch,
the applicant should make sure that it reports appropriate values on lines I 1g and 1 I h above to serve as the
relevant annual standard, taking into account expected variations in production conditions.
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FERC Form 556 Page 14 - Topping-Cycle Cogeneration Facilities
Information Required for Topping-Cycle Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 1 0a that your facility represents topping<ycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond to
the items on 14 and 15. Otherwise,'14 and 15.
oThe thermal energy output of a topping-cycle cogeneration facility is the net energy made available to an industrial
or commercial process or used in a heating or cooling application. Pursuant to sections 292.2021c1, (d) and (h) of the
Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. 59 292.202(cl, (d) and (h)), the thermal energy output of a qualiffing topping-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the thermal output of the
topping-cycle cogeneration facility by responding to lines 12a and 12b below.
12a ldentify and describe each thermal host, and specifo the annual average rate of thermal output made available
to each host for each use. For hosts with multiple uses of thermal output, provide the data for each use in
separate row, Average annual rate of
thermal output
attributable to use (net of
Name of entity (thermal host) Thermal host's relationship to facility; heat contained in process
taking thermal output Thermal host's use of thermal output return or make-up water)
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5elect thermal host's use of thermal output Btul h
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Select thermal lrost s use of therrnal output Btur'h
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Select Ihe'rrnal host's relatrorrship to facility
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thermal output identified above. ln some cases, this brief description is sufficient to demonstrate usefulness.
However, if your facility's use of thermal output is not common, and/or if the usefulness of such thermal output is
not reasonably clear, then you must provide additional details as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your
application may be rejected and/or additional information may be required if an insufficient showing of usefulness
is made. (Exception: lf you have previously received a Commission certification approving a specific use of thermal
output related to the Instant facility, then you need only provide a brief description of that use and a reference by
date and docket number to the order certifring your facility with the indicated use. Such exemption may not be
used if any change creates a material deviation from the previously authorized use.) lf additional space is needed,
continue in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
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cycleoperating standard and, if applicable, efficiencystandard. Section 292.205(aX1) of the Commission's
regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(aXl )) establishes the operating standard for topping-cycle cogeneration facilities:
the useful thermal energy output must be no less than 5 percent of the total energy output. Section 292.205bll2l
(18 C.F.R. S 292.205(aX2)) establishes the efficiency standard for topping<ycle cogeneration facilities for which
installation commenced on or after March 13, 1980: the useful power output of the facility plus one-half the useful
thermal energy output must (A) be no less than 42.5 percent of the total energy input of natural gas and oil to the
facility; and (B) if the useful thermal energy output is less than 15 percent of the total energy output of the facility,
be no less than 45 percent of the total energy input of natural gas and oil to the facility. To demonstrate
compliance with the topping-cycle operating and/or efficiency standards, or to demonstrate that your facility is
exempt from the efficiency standard based on the date that installation commenced, respond to lines l3a through
131 below.
lf you indicated in line 1 0a that your facility represents both topping-cycle and bottoming-cycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines t 3a through I 3l below considering only the energy inputs and outputs
attributable to the topping-cycle portion of yourfacility. Your mass and heat balance diagram must make clear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion (topping or bottoming) of the
cogeneration system.
13a lndicate the annual average rate of useful thermal energy output made available
to the host(s), net of any heat contained in condensate return or make-up water BtLr/h
1 3b lndicate the annual average rate of net electrical energy output
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13c Multiply line 13b by 3,412 to convert from kW to Btu/h
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t 3d lndicate the annual average rate of mechanical energy output taken directly off
of the shaft of a prime mover for purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usually zero)ho
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13i Compliance with operating standard: ls the operating value shown in line 139 greater than or equal to SVo?
1 jYes (complies with operating standard) i- j No (does not comply with operating standard)
l3j Did installation of the facility in its current form commence on or after March 'l 3, 1980?
, Yes. Your facility is subject to the efficiency requirements of l8 C.F.R. S 292.205(aX2). Demonstrate
compliance with the efficiency requirement by responding to line 13k or 131, as applicable, below.
' No. Your facility is exempt from the efficiency standard. Skip lines 13k and 131.
l3k Cornpliance with efficiency standard (for low operating value): lf the operating value shown in line 139 is less
than I5026, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 13h greater than or equal to 45c/o:
Yes (complies with efficiency standard) No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
131 Compliance with efficiency standard (for high operating value): lf the operating value shown in line 1 39 is
greater than or equal to 1506, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 13h is greater than or
equalto 42.5Yo:
' Yes (complies with efficiency standard) No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
FERC Form 556 Page 16 - Bottoming-Cycle Cogeneration Facilities
lnformation Required for Bottoming-Cycle Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 10a that your facility represents bottoming<ycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond
to the items on l6 and '17. Otherwise,16and l7 oThe thermal energy output of a bottoming<ycle cogeneration facility is the energy related to the process(es) from
which at least some of the reJect heat ls then used for power production. Pursuant to sections 292.2021c) and (e) of
the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 292.202(c) and (e)) , the thermal energy output of a quallfiTing bottoming-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the process(es) from which
at least some of the reject heat is used for power production by responding to lines 14a and l4b below.
t4a ldentifo and describe each thermal host and each bottoming<ycle cogeneration process engaged in by each
host. For hosts with multiple bottoming-cycle cogeneration processes, provide the data for each process in
seporate rows'
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Name of entity (thermal host) the thermal host been
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identified above. ln some cases, this brief description is sufficient to demonstrate usefulness. However, if your
facility's process is not common, and/or if the usefulness of such thermal output is not reasonably clear, then you
must provide additional detalls as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your application may be rejected and/or
additional information may be required if an insufficient showing of usefulness is made. (Exception: lf you have
previously received a Commission certification approving a specific bottoming-cycle process related to the instant
facility, then you need only provide a brief description of that process and a reference by date and docket number
to the order certifring your facility with the indicated process. Such exemption may not be used if any material
changes to the process have been made.) lf additional space is needed, continue in the Miscellaneous section
starting on page '19.
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Applicants for facilities representing bottoming-cycle technology and for which installation commenced on or after
March 13, 1990 must demonstrate compliance with the bottoming<ycle efficiency standards. Section 292.205(b) of
the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(b)) establishes the efficiency standard for bottoming-cycle
cogeneration facilities: the useful power output of the facility must be no less than 45 percent of the energy input
of natural gas and oil for supplementary firing. To demonstrate compliance with the bottoming-cycle efficiency
standard (if applicable), or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt from this standard based on the date that
installation of the facility began, respond to lines l5a through 15h below.
lf you indicated in line I 0a that your facility represents both topping-cycle and bottoming-cycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines 1 5a through I 5h below considering only the energy inputs and outputs
attributable to the bottoming-cycle portion of your facility. Your mass and heat balance diagram must make clear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion of the cogeneration system
(topping or bottoming).
15a DidinstallationofthefacilityinitscurrentformcommenceonorafterMarchl3, 1980?
.- , Yes. Your facility is subject to the efficiency requirement of l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(b). Demonstrate compliancer- | with the efficiency requirement by responding to lines 15b through 15h below.
i j No. Your facility is exempt from the efficiency standard. Skip the rest of page 17.
I 5b lndicate the annual average rate of net electrical energy output
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15d lndicate the annual average rate of mechanical energy output taken directly off
of the shaft of a prime mover for purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usually zero)hp
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than or equal to 45%:
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Certificate of Completeness, Accuracy and Authority
Applicant must certifo compliance with and understanding of filing requirements by checking next to each item below and
signing atthe bottom of this section. Forms with incomplete Certificates of Completeness, Accuracy and Authority will be
rejected by the Secretary of the Commlssion.
Signer identified below certifies the following: (check all ltems and applicable subitems)
He or she has read the filing, including any information contained in any attached documents, such as cogeneration
ffi mass and heat balance diagrams, and any information contained in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19, and
knows its contents.
He or she has provided all of the required information for certification, and the provided information is true as stated,
to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.
He or she possess full power and authority to sign the filing; as required by Rule 2005(aX3) of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 C.F.R. 5 385.2005(aX3)), he or she is one of the following: (check one)
! The person on whose behalf the filing is made
! An officer of the corporation, trust, assoclation, or other organized group on behalf of which the filing is made
- An officer, agent, or employe of the governmental authority, agency, or instrumentality on behalf of which theu filing is made
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interconnect and transact (see lines 4a through 4d), as well as to the regulatory authorities of the states in which the
facility and those utilities reside. See the Required Notice to Public Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities section on
page 3 for more information.
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Procedure (18 C.F.R. 5 385.2005(c)) provides that persons filing their documents electronically may use typed characters
representing his or her name to sign the filed documents. A person filing this document electronically should sign (by
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Your Signature
Peter J. Richardson
Your address
515 N. 21Lh Street
Boise, ID 83702
Date
Audit Notes
Commission Staff Use Only:
FERC Form 556 Page l9 - All Facllitles
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length of your response exceeds the space on this page. Use as many pages as you require.
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BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
CASE NO. IPC-E-17-01
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 3
FRANKLIN ENERGY STORAGE THREE, LLC
Peter Richardson
Franklin Energy Storage Three, LLC
515 N. 27th Street
Boise, tdaho 83702
peter@richardsonadams. com
January 26,2017
Michael Darrington
Senior Energy Contract Coordinator
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
HAND DELIVERY
Re Schedule 73 Energy Sales Agreement Request, Franklin Energy Storage Three,
LLC
Dear Mr. Darrington:
Enclosed, pursuant to Idaho Power Company's ("Company") Tariff Schedule 73
("Schedule 73") yol will find a completed Qualifuing Facility Energy Sales Agreement
Application ("Application") seeking an "indicative pricing proposal" from the Company
for the Franklin Energy Storage Three project. The Franklin Energy Storage Three
project ("Franklin Three") is a 25 MW battery storage QF located in ldaho a few miles
north of Jackpot, Nevada. In addition to the information requested on the enclosed
Application, Schedule 73 separately requests additional information and documents that
should accompany the Application. Each information request from Section 1 of the
Contracting Procedures Part of Schedule 73 is responded to in detail below:
Section l(aXi) requests a copy of the organizational structure and chan. Franklin
Energy Storage Three, LLC has only one member, Peter J. Richardson in his individual
capacity. Robert A. Paul the non-member manager. As the organization is very 'flat'
there is no organizational chart.
Section l(aXiD requests a description of the "generation and other related
technology." This question is addressed in detail on the enclosed FERC Form 556 at
Paragraph 7(h), which fully describes the electro-chemical battery system used by
Franklin Three, which has been self-certified as a QF pursuant to FERC regulations.
Section l(a)(iii) requests specifics as to the "maximum design capacity, station
service requirements, and the net amount of power, all in kW to be delivered to the
Franklin Energy Storage Three, LLC
Schedule 73 Contracting hocedures Checklist
Page I
Company's electric system." That information is provided in detail at Paragraphs 7a
through 7g on the enclosed FERC Form 556.
Section l(a)(iv) requests a "schedule of estimated Qualifying Facility electric
output, in an 8,760-hour electronic spreadsheet format." The electronic spreadsheet is
attached to the enclosed Application.
Section l(a)(v) seeks information as to whether the facility will have the ability to
"respond to dispatch orders from the Company." As described at Paragraph 7h on the
attached FERC Form 556, "The Facility will be utilized to provide the purchasing utility
[Idaho Power] with pre-scheduled and dispatchable AC energy within pre-determined
time blocks" for a sustained time period of 5-60 minutes.
Section 1(a)(vi) requests a "map of the Qualifying Facility location, electrical
interconnection point, and POD (identified by nearest landmark and GPS coordinates)."
The enclosed Application contains the requested map and coordinates. Note that the
Application requests the identity of the "Nearest City or landmark" rather than just the
nearest landmark. The identity of the city of Jackpot, Nevada on the Application as the
nearest city should suffice as satisfying both requirements (city and landmark) as we are
unaware of a near-by physical feature of the land that would stand out as a landmark in
the common usage of the term.
Section l(aXvii) requests the "anticipated commencement date for delivery of
electric output." As noted in Paragraph 1l on the attached FERC Form 556, Franklin
Three anticipates a commercial operation date of June l, 2018.
Section l(a)(viii) requests a list, and status, of acquired and outstanding permits.
The project is currently working toward finalizing Conditional Use Permits with Twin
F'alls Corurty. The County has already granted permits for wind, solar, and electrical
substation projects on this property - no major hurdles are anticipated. All of the
necessary local agencies have been engaged to provide comment and feedback on the
proposed project. Building permits will be obtained prior to construction. There are
currently no anticipated schedule impacts to the Q4 2019 COD due to permitting.
Section l(a)(ix) requests a demonstration of the ability of the facility to obtain QF
status. The attached FERC Form 556 satisfies this requirement.
Section l(a)(x) requests a description of the fuel types and sources. The direct
source of energy provided to Idatro Power will be the electro-chemical reaction created in
the battery storage system. The battery storage system does not consume fuel. It will,
however, be energized by renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass and the
like. The initial plan is to utilize the ample solar resource at the site to fully energizethe
battery storage system, although additional renewable energy sources will be considered
and installed as necessary in the future.
Franklin Energy Storage Three, LLC
Schedule 73 Contacting Procedures Checklist
Page 2
Section l(aXxi) is currently inapplicable as Franklin Three has no plans to obtain
fuel or arrange fuel transportation for the facility at this time. Should the battery system
be energized with a renewable bio-fuel at some point in the future, then the project will
provide ldaho Power with all the necessary fuel and transportation agreements at that
time.
Section l(a)(xii) is also inapplicable as the facility will be directly connected to
Idaho Power's electrical system.
Section l(a)(xiii) requests information as to the interconnection status of the
facility. The interconnection request is pending.
Section l(a)(xiv) requests the proposed contracting term and rate option. As
indicated on the enclosed Application, Franklin Three is requesting a twenty year
contract term and the published "Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates."
Within the next ten business days and pursuant to Section l(b) please provide
your written notice of any deficiencies in this request or, if there are no deficiencies,
pursuant to Section l(c) please provide [daho Power's indicative pricing proposal.
Very truly yours,
J Counsel for
Franklin Energy Storage Three, LLC
Cc: Donovan Walker
Idaho Power Company
l22t West Idaho Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
Franklin Energy Storage Tfuee, LLC
Schedule 73 Contracting Procedures Checklist
Page 3
ldaho Power Company
|.P.U.C. No. 29. Tariff No. 101 Oriqinal Sheet No. 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - IDAHO
(Continued)
QUALIFYING FACIL]TY ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
ldaho Power Qualifying Facility (QF) contact information
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Telephone number:
E-MailAddress:
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
Attn: Energy Contracts, P O Box 70 Boise, lD 83702
1221 W.ldaho Street, Boise, lD 83703
208-388-6070
rallphin@idahooower. com
Preamble and lnstructions
All generation facilities that qualify pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73 for a QF
Energy Sales Agreement and wish to sell energy from theirfacility to ldaho Power must
complete the following information and submit this Application by hand delivery, mail or E-mail
to ldaho Power.
Upon receipt of a complete Application, ldaho Power shall process this request for a QF Energy
Sales Agreement pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73.
Qualifying Facility lnformation
Prooosed Proiect
Name of Facility:Franklin Enerov Storaoe Three
Resource Type: (r.e, wind, solar, hydro, etc):Batterv Storaqe
Facility Location: GPS Coordinates: W rl4.6 N 42.206
Nearest City or landmark Jackoot. Nevada
Name of Facility:Franklin Enerqv Storaqe One
County and State: Twin Falls Gountv. ldaho
Map of Facility, including proposed interconnection point. (See Attached.l
Anticipated commencement date of energy deliveries to ldaho Power: October,l. 2019
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
ldaho Power Company
LP.U.C. No. 29. Tariff No. 101 Orioinal Sheet No. 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
CoGENERATTON ANp SMALL POWER PRODUCTTON SqHEpULE - rpAHO
QUALIFYING FACILITY ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
Facility Nameplate Capacity Rating (kW):32.000
Facility Maximum Output Capacity (kW)32.000
Station Service Requirements (kW)7.000
Facility Net Delivery to ldaho Power (kW)25.000
Facility interconnection status:Pendlno
Proposed Contracting Term (cannot exceed 20 years): 20 vears
Requested Rate Option (details provided in Schedule 73): Rate Option No.4.
"Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates"
Does the Facility have the ability to respond to dispatch orders from ldaho Power
Company (Yes or No)Yes
Please include the following attachments
,/ Hourly estimated energy deliveries (kW) to ldaho Power for every hour of a one year period
Attached.
,/ List of acquired and outstanding Qualifying Facility permits, including a description of the
status and timeline for acquisition of any outstanding permits.
The oroiect b currpntlv workinq toward ftnallzino Gonditional Use Permi6 with
Twin Falls Countv. The Countv has alrpadv oranted permits forwind. solar. and electrica!
gubstatlon oroiects on this orooert, - no maior hurdles are anticioated. All of the
neces?an, local asencies have been enqaoed to orovide comment and feedh?gk on the
proposed proiect Buildlno oermits will bo obhined prior to construction. There are
currentlv no anticioated schedule impacts to the Q4 20{9 COD due to oermittino.
o At the minimum a FERC issued QF certificate/self-certification is required and/or
evidence that Facility will be able to obtain a Qualifying Facility certificate.
FERC Form 556 is attached.
(Continued)
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
/ lf the Facility will require fuel be transported to the Facility (i.e. natural gas pipelines, railroad
transportation, etc), evidence of ability to obtain sufficient transportation rights to operate the
Facility at the stated Maximum Output Amount.
N/A/ lf the Facility will not be interconnecting directly to the ldaho Power electrical system,
evidence that the Facility will be able to interconnect to another utility's electrical system and
evidence that the Facility will be able to obtain firm transmission rights over all required
transmission providers to deliver the Facility's energy to ldaho Power.
N/A
Owner Information
Owner / Company Name. Franklin Enerov Storaqe One. LLC
Contact Person: Robert A. Pau!. Manaqer
Address: 515N.m
City: State: Zip: E!Sg*lS!gIg8ilZ02
Telephone: fl60) 861-l 104
E-mail: [e-mail]
Applicant Signature
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all information provided in this Qualifying
Facility Energy Sales Agreement application is true and correct.
ls,l
Signature
Robert A. Paul
Print Name
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
DTRECTTONS TO PROrlCl SITE FROM
TWIN FALT.5Fiifi@iiiy m, ncaa South on Hi6h,vay
9J hr 25 mileskqed Site is lo..ted off of Highrlay B iust
South of the torv. of Rogeen, tdaho
PROIECT SUMMARY
Total A@agc: radB)t Sold 2: 11,450 acEnstingahinBr Adcultwal Pre*wation
(A8 Pres)
DEVELOPER INFORMATION
Altemtive Power Develltp@t,
Nor$west, LLC
515 N 27th st - Aoi*, lD t8702
(760) 8611 104
roberlapaul0f6gmdl om
LEGAL DESCRJPNONiE6ffi;ffiAsth of lda.ho staE
Hi8hway 93 lo(.ted in TowNhip 14 Soutt!
Rn rge-15 Eusl, Sedioc 17,19,m,8d29
S, etrerurrtvr
IIPOWEn DEVELOPMENT
FRANKLIN ENERGY STORAGE
-
Rogersort ldaho
-- Franklin Enerry Storage One LLC
---- Franklin Energy Storage Two LLC
--.- Franklin Enerty Storage Three LLC
-.- Franklin Energy Storage Four LLC
-- Jackpot Solar Substation
Franklin Energy Storage Three, LLC
515 N.27fr Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
[phone]
peter@richardsonadams. com
January 26,20t7
Attn: Energy Contracts
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
1221 West Idatro Steet
Boise,Idatro 83702
rallphin@idahopower. com
Re: Notice of Self-Certification Franklin Energy Storage Three, LLC
Dear Mr. Allphin:
Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. S 292.207(a)(ii) you are hereby provided a copy of the Notice of Self
Certification filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Franklin Energy Storage
Three, LLC.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
yours;
Attorney for Franklin Energy Three, LLC
FEDERALENERGYREGULATORYCOMMISSION oMBContror#1e02407s
WASHINGTON, DC Expiration 06/30/201e
Fo rm 5 5 6 ;:jl[i:;:::ft:l?;:.',#I:il,1;, u"'s rora smarr Power
General
Questions about completlng thls form should be sent to Form556@ferc,gov. lnformation about the Commission's QF
program, answers to frequently asked questions about QF requirements or completing this form, and contact information for
QF program staff are available at the Commission's QF website, www.ferc.gov/QF. The Commlssion's QF website also
provides links to the Commission's QF regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 131 .80 and Parl292), as well as other statutes and orden
pertaining to the Commission's QF program.
Who Must File
Any applicant seeking QF status or recertification of QF status for a generating facility with a net power production capacity
(as determined in lines 7a through 79 below) greater than 1000 kW must file a self<ertification or an application for
Commission certification of QF status, which includes a properly completed Form 556. Any applicant seeking QF status for a
generating facility with a net power production capacity 1000 kW or less is exempt from the certification requirement, and is
therefore not requlred to complete or file a Form 555. See I 8 C.F.R. E 292.203.
How to Complete the Form 556
This form is intended to be completed by responding to the items in the orderthey are presented, according to the
instructions given. lf you need to back-trac( you may need to clear certain responses before you will be allowed to change
other responses made previously in the form. lf you experience problems, click on the nearest help button ( @ ) for
assistancg or contact Commission staff at Form556@ferc,gov.
Certain lines in this form will be automatically calculated based on responses to previous lines, with the relevant formulas
shown. You must respond to all of the previous lines within a section before the results of an automatically calculated field
will bedisplayed. lfyoudisagreewiththeresultsofanyautomaticcalculationonthisform,contactCommissionstaffat
[e-mail] to discuss the discrepancy before filing.
You must complete all lines in this form unless instructed otherwlse. Do not alter this form or save this form in a different
format. lncomplete or altered forms, or forms saved in formats otherthan PDF, will be reJected.
How to File a Completed Form 556
Applicants are required to file their Form 556 electronically through the Commission's eFiling website (see instructions on
page 2). By filing electronically, you wlll reduce your filing burden, save paper resources, save postage or courier charges,
help keep Commission expenses to a minimum, and receive a much faster confirmation (via an email containing the docket
number assigned to your facillty) that the Commission has received your flling.
lf you are simultaneously filing both a waiver request and a Form 556 as part of an application for Commission certification,
see the "Waiver Requests" section on page 3 for more informatlon on how to file.
Papenruork Reduction Act Notice
This form is approved by the Office of Management and Budget. Compliance with the information requirements established
by the FERC Form No. 556 is required to obtain or maintain status as a QF. See I 8 C.F.R. S 1 31 .80 and Part 292. An agency may
not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. The estimated burden for completing the FERC Form No. 556, including gathering and reporting
information, is as follows: 3 hours for self<ertification of a small power production facility, 8 hours for self-certifications of a
cogeneration facility, 6 hours for an application for Commission certification of a small power production facility, and 50 hours
for an application for Commission certification of a cogeneration facility. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the following: lnformation
Clearance Officer, Office of the Executive Director (ED-32), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, SSS First Street N.E.,
Washington, DC2o4.26 ([e-mail]); and Desk Officer for FERC, Office of lnformation and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 (oira submissionCoomb.eop.gov). lnclude the Control No.
1 902-0075 ln any correspondence.
FERC Form 556 Page 2 - lnstructions
Electronic Filing (eFiling)
To electronically file your Form 556, visit the Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and click the eFiling link.
lf you are eFiling your first document, you will need to register with your name, email address, malling addrest and phone
number. lf you are registering on behalf of an employer, then you will also need to provide the employer name, alternate
contact name, alternate contact phone number and and ahernate contact email.
Once you are registered, log in to eFiling with your registered email address and the password that you created at
registration. Fotlow the instructions. When prompted, select one of the followlng QF+elated filing types, as appropriate,
from the Electric or General filing category.
Filing category Filing Type as listed in eFiling Description
Electric
(Fee) Application for Commission Cert. as Cogeneration QF
Use to submit an appllcation for
Commission certification or
Commission recertification of a
cogeneration facility as a QF.
(Fee) Application for Commission Cert. as Small Power QF
Use to submit an application for
Commission certification or
Commission recertification of a
small power production facllity as a
QF.
Self-Certiflcation Notice (QF, EG, FC)
Use to submit a notice of self-
certlfication of your facility
(cogeneration or smalt power
production) as a QF.
Self-Recertification of Qualifu ing Facility (QF)
Use to submit a notice of self-
recertification of your facility
(cogeneration or small power
production) as a QF.
Supplemental lnformation or Req uest
Use to correct or supplement a
Form 556 that was submitted with
errors or omissions, or for whlch
Commission staff has requested
additional information. Do not use
this filing type to report new
changes to a facility or its
ownership; rather, use a self-
recertifl cation or Commission
recertiflcation to report such
changes.
General (Fee) Petition for Declaratory Order (not under FPA Part 1)
Use to submit a petition for
declaratory order granting a waiver
of Commission QF regulations
pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 55 292.204(al
(3) and/or292.205(c). A Form 556 is
not required for a petition for
declaratory order unless
Commission recertifi cation is being
requested as part ofthe petition.
You will be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, during the electronic submission process. Filing fees can be paid
via electronic bank account debit or credlt card.
During the eFiling procest you wlll be prompted to select your file(s) for upload from your computer.
FERC Form 556 Page 3 - lnstructions
Filing Fee
No filing fee is required if you are submitting a self-certification or self-recertification of your facllity as a QF pursuant to 1 8
C.F.R. S 292.2071a1.
A filing fee is required if you are filing either of the following:
(1 ) an application for Commission certification or recertification of your facility as a QF pursuant to I 8 C.F.R. 5 292,207(bl, or
(2) a petition for declaratory order granting waiver pursuant to 1 8 C.F.R. 55 292.204(aX3) and/or 292.205(c).
The current fees for applicatlons for Commission certifications and petitlons for declaratory order can be found by vlsiting the
Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and clicking the Fee Schedule link
You wlll be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, during the electronic filing process described on page 2.
Required Notice to Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities
Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. 5 292.207(aXii), you must provide a copy of your self-certification or request for Commission certification
to the utilities with which the facility will interconnect and/or transact as well as to the State regulatory authorities of the
states in which your facility and those utilitles reside. Link to information about the regulatory authorities in various states
can be found by visiting the Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and clicking the Notice Requirements link
What to Expect From the Commission After You File
An applicant filing a Form 556 electronically will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of the filing and showing
the docket number assigned to the filing. Such email is typically sent within one business day, but may be delayed pending
confirmation by the Secretary of the Commission of the contents of the filing.
An applicant submltting a self-certlfication of QF status should expect to receive no documents from the Commlssion, other
than the electronic acknowledgement of receipt described above. Consistent with its name, a self-certiflcation is a
certiflcation by the opplicanf itserf that the facility meets the relevant requirements for QF status, and does not lnvolve a
determination by the Commission as to the status of the facility. An acknowledgement of receipt of a self-certification, in
partlcular, does not represent a determination by the Commission with regard to the QF status of the facility. An applicant
self-certif,ing may, however, receive a rejection, revocation or deficiency letter if its application is found, during periodic
compliance reviews, not to comply wlth the relevant requirements.
An applicant submitting a request for Commission certification will receive an order either granting or denying certiflcation of
QF status, or a letter requesting additional information or rejecting the application. Pulsuant to 18 C.F.R. 5 292.207(bX3), the
Commission must act on an application for Commission certification within 90 days of the later of the filing date of the
application or the flling date of a supplement, amendment or other change to the application.
Waiver Requests
18 C.F.R. 5 292.204(aX3) allows an applicant to request a waiver to modifr the method of calculation pursuant to l8 C.F.R. S
292.204(al2) to determine if two facilities are considered to be located atthe same site, for good cause. l8 C.F.R. S 292.205(cl
allows an applicant to request waiver of the requirements of 18 CF.R.55 292.205(a) and (b) for operating and efficiency upon
a showing that the facility will produce signlflcant energy savings. A request fot waiver of these requirements must be
submitted as a petition for declarato4r order, wlth the appropriate ffllng fee for a petition for declaratory order. Applicants
requesting Comnrission recertification as part of a request for waiver of one of these requirements should electronically
submit their completed Form 556 along with their petition for declaratory order, rather than filing their Form 556 as a
separate request for Commission recertification. Only the ffling fee for the petition for declaratory order must be paid to
cover both the waiver request and the request for recertification if such requests are made simultoneously.
18 C.F.R. 5 292.203(dX2) allows an applicant to request a waiver of the Form 556 flling requirements, for good cause.
Applicants flling a petition for declaratory order requesting a waiver under '18 C.F.R. 5 292.203(dX2) do not need to complete
or submit a Form 556 with their petition.
FERC Form 556 Page 4 - lnstructions
Geographic Coordinates
lf a street address does not exist foryourfacllity, then line 3c of the Form 556 requires you to repon your facility's geographic
coordlnates (latitude and longitude). Geographic coordinates may be obtained from several dlfferent sources. You can ffnd
llnla to online servkes that show latitude and longltude coordinates on onllne maps by vlsitlng the Commission's QF
webpage at wrr,w&rs,goylQf and clicklng the Geographic Coordlnates llnk You may also be able to obtain your geographic
coordinates from a GPS devlcg Google Earth (avallable free at http://earth.qoogle.com), a property survey, various
engineering or construction drawings, a property deed, or a munlclpal or county map showing property lines.
Filing Privileged Data or Critical Energy lnfrastructure lnformation in a Form 556
The Commission's regulations provide procedures for appllcantsto either (l) request that any information submltted with a
Form 556 be given privileged treatment because the information is exempt from the mandatory public disclosure
requirements of the Freedom of lnformation Act 5 U.S.C 5 552, and should be wlthheld frorn public dlsclosure; or (2) identify
any documents containing critical energy infrastructure lnformatlon (CEll) as deflned in 1 8 C.F.R" 5 388.1 ! 3 that should not be
made public.
lf you are seeking privlleged treatment orCEll status for any data in your Form 556 then you must follow the procedures in 18
C.F.R. S 388.1 12. See iA$for more information.
Among other things (see I 8 C,F.R S 388.1 l2 for other requirements). applicants seeking privlleged treatment or CEll status for
data submitted in a Form 556 must prepare and file both (1) a complete version of the Form 556 (containing the prlvlhged
and/or CEll data), and (2) a publlc verslon of the Form 556 (wlth the prlvlleged and/or CElldata redaaed). Applicants
preparing and flllng these dlfrerent rrerslons oftheir Form 556 must lndicate below the securlty deslgnation of thls verslon of
thelr document. lf you 6re not seeklng prlvlleged treatment or CEll status fur any of your Form 556 data then you should not
respond to any of the items on this page.
The eFiling process described on page 2 will allow you to id€ntiry which versions of the electronic do(uments you submit are
public, privileged and/or CEll. The fllenames for such documents should begin with "Public", 'Priv', or'CEll', as applicabh, to
clearly indicate the security designation of the file. Both versions of the Form 556 should be unahered PDF copies of the Form
556 as avallable for download from www.fetc.gov{Qt. To redact data from the publlc copy of the submittal, simply omit the
relevant data from the Form. For nurnericalflelds. leave the redacted fields blank. tor text flelds, complete as much of the
ffeld as possible, and replace the redacted portions of the field with the word "REDACTED' ln brackeB. Be sure to identl$
above a![ fields which contain data for which you are seeking non-public status.
The Commission is not responsible for detecting or correcting filer errors, including those errors related to security
designation. lf your documents contain sensitive information, make sure they are filed using the proper security designation.
Non-Publiq Applicant is seeking privileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
fl lndicated below. This non-public version of the applicant's Form 556 contains all data, including the data that is redacted
in the (separate) public version of the applicant's Form 556.
Public (redacted): Applicant is seeking privileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
f] indicated below. Thls public version of the applicants's Form 556 contains all data except for data from the lines
indicated below, which has been redacted.
Privllcged: lndicate below which lines of your form contain data for which you are seeking privileged treatment
Critical Energy lnfrastructure lnformaUon (CElt): lndicate below which lines of your form contain data for which you are
seeking CEll status
Form 556
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION oMB control * 1so2'oo7s
WASHINGTON, DC Expiration 06/30/201e
Certification of Qualifying Facility (QF) Status for a Small Power
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Frankl-in Energy Storage Three, LLC
1b Applicant street address
515 N. 21Lh Street
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Boise
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(208 ) 938-7901
t h Has the instant facility ever previously been certifled as a QF? Yes fi No I -l
1i lfyes,providethedocketnumberofthelastknownQFfilingpertainingtothisfacility: QFrt - 582 - 000
If Under which certification process is the applicant making thls filing?
- Notice of self-certification
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Application for Commission certification (requires filing6 (see note below) U fee; see "Filing Fee" section on page 3)
Note; a notice of self-certification is a notice by the applicant itself that its facility complies with the requirements for
QF status. A notice of self-certification does not establish a proceeding, and the Commission does not review a
notice of self-certification to verifr compliance. See the "What to Expect From the Commission After You File"
section on page 3 for more information.
I k What type(s) of QF status is the applicant seeking for its facility? (check all that apply)
'! QualifiTing small power production facillty status I Qualirying cogeneration facility status
I I What is the purpose and expected effective date(s) of this filing?
:_ Originalcertification; facility expected to be installed by and to begin operation on
' l Change(s) to a previously certified facility to be effective on
(ldentifo type(s) of change(s) below, and describe change(s) in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19)
, ' i Name change and/or other administrative change(s)
'- Change in ownership
i Change(s) affecting plant equipment, fuel use, power production capacity and/or cogeneration thermal output
f, Supplement or conection to a previous flling submitted on ! / 26 / I't
(describe the supplement or correction in the Miscellaneous section starting on page l9)
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to the extent possible, explaining any special circumstances in the Miscellaneous section starting on page t 9.
Ft The instant facility complies with the Commission's QF requirements by virtue of a waiver of certain regulationsu previously granted by the Commission in an order dated (speciff any other relevant waiver
orders in the Miscellaneous section starting on page l9)
j The instant facility would comply with the Commission's QF requirements if a petition for waiver submittedu concurrently with this application is granted
The instant facility complies with the Commission's regulations, but has special circumstances, such as the
fl employment of unique or innovative technologies not contemplated by the structure of this form, that make
the demonstration of compliance via this form difficult or impossible (describe in Misc. section starting on p. I9)
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f] Applicant (selfl fl Employee, owner or partner of applicant authorized to represent the applicant
f] Employee of a company affiliated with the applicant authorized to represent the applicant on this matter
[l Lawyer, consultant, or other representative authorized to represent the appllcant on this matter
2d Company or organization name (if applicant is an individual, check here and skip to line 2e) -
Eranklin Energy Storage Three, LLC
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3c Geographlccoordinates: lfyouindicatedthatnostreetaddressexistsforyourfacilitybycheckingtheboxinline3b,
then you must speciff the latitude and longitude coordinates of the facility in degrees (to three decimal places). Use
the following formula to convert to decimal degrees from degrees, minutes and seconds: decimal degrees =
degrees + (minutes/60) + (seconds/3600). See the "Geographlc Coordinates'section on page 4 for help. lf you
provided a street address for your facility in line 3b, then specifring the geographic coordinates below is optional.
Lonsitude E ff:xil 114.603 desrees Lautude E HIllll -e1r"n,"",
3d Clty (lf unincorporated, check here and enter nearest cifl X
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tla ldentiff utility interconnecting with the facility
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4c ldentifiT utilities purchasing the useful electric power output or check here lf none
Idaho Power Company
4d ldentify utilities prorriding supplernentary pou/er, backup power. maintenance power, and/or interruptible povrrer
service or check here rf none [l
FERC Form 556 Page7-AllFacilities
5a Direct ownership as of effective date or operation date: ldentiff all dlrect owners of the facility holding at least 10
percent equity interest. For each identified owner, also (1) indicate whether that owner is an electric utility, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.796(22)l,or a holding company, as delined in section
126218) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16451(8)), and (2) for owners whlch are electric
utilities or holding companies, provide the percentage of equity interest in the facility held by that owner. lf no
direct owners hold at least 10 percent equity interest in the facility, then provide the required information for the
two direct owners with the rargest equity interest in the facirity'
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5b Upstream (i.e., indirect) ownership as of effective date or operation date: ldentify all upstream (i.e., indirect) owners
of the facility that both (1) hold at least '10 percent equity interest in the facility, and (2) are electric utilities, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.796(22)), or holding companies, as defined in section
1262(8!.of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. t 6451 (8)). Also provide the percentage of
equity interest in the facility held by such owners. (Note that, because upstream owners may be subsidiaries of one
another, total percent equity interest reported may exceed 100 percent.)
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6a Describe the primary energy input (check one main category and, if applicable, one subcategory)
! Biomass Gpecify) [l Renewable resources (specify) ! Geothermal
! Landfill gas ! Hydro power - river ! Fossil fuel (specify)
I Manuredigestergas E Hydropower-tidal I Coal(notwaste)
fl Municipalsolid waste ! Hydro power-wave I Fueloil/diesel
! Sewagedigestergas fl Solar-photovoltaic ! Natural gas(notwaste)
! Wood ! Solar-thermal ,_., Otherfossil fuel
! other biomass (describe on page 1 9) fl wind " (describe on page '19)
! waste (specitu type below in tine 6b) tr ?rt:fl,[::X'j#j:'r]'"" ! other (describe on pase 1e)
5b lf you specified "waste" as the primary energy input in line 6a, indicate the type of waste fuel used: (check one)
! Waste fuel listed in 18 C.F.R. S 292.2o2(bl (specifu one of the following)
I Anthracite culm produced prior to July 23, 1985
,- Anthracite refuse that has an average heat content of 6,000 Btu or less per pound and has an average
- ash contentof45 percentormore
,- Bituminouscoalrefusethathasanaverageheatcontentof9,500Btuperpoundorlessandhasan
- average ash content of25 percent or more
Top or bottom subbituminous coal produced on Federal lands or on Indian lands that has been
,- determined to be waste by the United States Department of the lnterior's Bureau of Land Management
" (BLM) or that is located on non-Federal or non-lndian lands outside of BLM's jurisdiction, provided that
the applicant shows that the latter coal is an extension of that determined by BLM to be waste
Coal refuse produced on Federal lands or on lndian lands that has been determined to be waste by the
n BLM or that is located on non- Federal or non-lndian lands outside of BLM's jurisdiction, provided that
applicant shows that the latter is an extension of that determined by BLM to be waste
- Lignite produced in association with the production of montan wax and lignite that becomes exposedu as a result of such a mining operation
! Gaseous fuels (except natural gas and synthetic Aas from coal) (describe on page I 9)
Waste natural gas from gas or oil wells (describe on page 19 how the gas meets the requirements of 18
E C.F.R. 5 2.400 for waste natural gas; include with your filing any materials necessary to demonstrate
compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5 2.400)
fl Materials that a government agency has certified for disposal by combustion (describe on page 19)
! Heat from exothermic reactions (describe on page 19) E Residual heat (describe on page 19)
E Usedrubbertires ! Plasticmaterials ! Reflneryoff-gas I Petroleumcoke
Other waste energy input that has little or no commercial value and exists in the absence of the qualiffing
I facility industry (describe in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 1 9; include a discussion of the fuel's
lack of commercial value and existence in the absence of the qualifying facility industry)
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energy inputs, and provide the related percentage ofthe total average annual energy input to the facility (18 C.F.R. 5
292.2020)1. For any oil or natural gas fuel, use lower heating value (18 C.F,R. 5 292.202(m)).
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lndicate the maximum gross and maximum net electric power production capacity of the facility at the point(s) of
delivery by completing the worksheet below. Respond to all items. lf any of the parasitic loads and/or losses identified in
lines 7b through 7e are negligible, enter zero for those lines.
7a The maximum gross power production capacity at the terminals of the indivldual generator(s)
under the most favorable anticipated design conditions 32 000 kw
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7b Parasitic station power used at the facility to run equipment which is necessary and lntegral to
the power production process (boiler feed pumps, fans/blowers, office or maintenance buildings
direaly related to the operation of the power generating facility, etc.). lf thls facllity includes non-
power production processes (for instance, power consumed by a cogeneration facility's thermal
host) , do not include any power consumed by the non-power production activities in your
reported parasitic station power.
434 kw
7c Electrical losses in interconnection transformers
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7d Electrical losses in AC/DC conversion equipment, if any
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7e Other interconnection losses in power lines or facilities (other than transformers and AC/DC
conversion equipment) between the terminals of the generator(s) and the point of interconnection
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recovery steam generators, prime movers (any mechanical equipment driving an electric generator), electrical
generators, photovoltaic solar equipment, fuel cell equipment and/or other primary power generation equipment
used in the facility. Descriptions of components should include (as applicable) specifications of the nominal
capacities for mechanical output, electrical output, or steam generation of the identified equipment. For each piece
of equipment identlfied, clearly indicate how many pieces of that type of equipment are included in the plant, and
which components are normally operating or normally in standby mode. Provide a description of how the
components operate as a system. Applicants for cogeneration facilities do not need to describe operations of
systems that are clearly depicted on and easily understandable from a cogeneration facility's attached mass and
heat balance diagram; however, such applicants should provide any necessary description needed to understand
thesequential operationofthefacilitydepictedintheirmassandheatbalancediagram. lfadditional spaceis
needed, continue in the Mlscellaneous section starting on page 19.
The project consists of an energy storage system Qualifying Facility providing
scheduled and dispatchabl-e electricity in forward-Iooking time blocks. The
energy storage system that comprises the energy storage Qualj.fying Facility is
designed to, and wi-ll, receive 1008 of its energy input from a combination of
renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biogas, biomas, etc. The current
initial design utilizes solar photovoltaic (PV) modules mounted to single-axis
trackers to provide the electric energy input to the Qualifying Eacility's
batLery stoi:age system. The PV rncdules are pl1n6sd to be connected in series/
parallel combinations to solar inverters, rated approximateLy 2.5 MWac each,
(subject to change). The proposed electric energy storage Qualifying Eacility
will consist of an electro-chemical battery and will- have a maximum power output
capaciLy of.25 MWac for a sustained time perj-od of 5 - 60 minutes. The Facilj-ty
wiIl consist of an alternating current (AC) to direcL current (DC) control
system. The QuaLifying Facility will be utilized to provide the purchasing
utility with pre-scheduled and dispatchabfe AC energy within pre-determined time
blocks. The sole source of electric power and energy provided to the purchasing
utility will be the electro-chemical reaction gj-ving rise to the di.scharge of
electric poh,er and energy by the battery. In turn, the sole direct source of
energy input provided to the battery Facility wiIl be, as described above,
renewable sources.
FERC Form 556 Page 10 - Small Power Production
Pursuant to 18 C,F.R. 5 292.204(a), the power production capacity of any small power production facility, together
with the power production capacity of any other small power production facilities that use the same energy
resource, are owned by the same person(s) or its affiliates, and are located at the same site, may not exceed 80
megawatts. To demonstrate compliance with this size limitation, or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt
from this size limitation underthe Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production lncentives Act of 1990
(Pub. L. 101-575, 104 Stat.2834 (1990)as amendedbyPub.1.102-216, 105 Stat.249 (1991D, respondto lines 8a
through 8e below (as applicable).
8a ldentify anyfacilities with electrical generating equipment located within 1 mlle of the electrical generating
equipment of the instant facility, and for which any of the entities identified in lines 5a or 5b, or their affiliates, holds
at least a 5 percent eguity interest.
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Facility location Root docket # Maximum net power
(city or county, state) (if any) Common owner(s) production capacity
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8b The Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production lncentives Act of 1990 (lncentives Act) provides
exemption from the size limitations in l8 C.F.R. 5 292.2M(a) for certain facilities that were certified prior to 1995.
Are you seeking exemption from the size limitations in 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.204(a) by virtue of the lncentives Act?
I Ves(continueatline8cbelow) X tlo(sLiplinesScthroughSe)
8c Was the original notice of self-certification or application for Commission certiftcation of the facility filed on or
before December 31, 1994? Yes I ttlo ]__
Sd Did construction of the facility commence on or before December 31,1999? Yes , ' No : ,
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the facillty, taklng lnto account all factors relevant to construction? Yes ' - No , lf you answered Yes, provide
a brief narrative explanation in the Miscellaneous section stafting on pagi l9 of the construction timeline (in
particular, describe why construction started so long after the facility was certified) and the diligence exercised
toward completion of the facility.
Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. S 292.204(b), qualifying small power production facilities may use fossil fuels, in minimal
amounts, for only the following purposes: ignition; start-up; testing; flame stabilization; control use; alleviation or
prevention of unanticipated equipment outages; and alleviation or prevention of emergenciel directly affectirrg
the public health, safety, or welfare, which would result from electric power outages. The amount of fossil fuels
used for these purposes may not exceed 25 percent ofthe total energy input of the facility during the I 2-month
period beginning wlth the date the facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
9a Certificationofcompliancewithl8C.F.R.5292.204(b) withrespecttousesoffossil fuel:
ffi Applicant certifies that the facility will use fossil fuels exclusively for the purposes listed above.
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Applicant certifies that the arnount of fossil fuel used at the facility will not, in aggregate, exceed 25
X perc"nt of the total energy input of the facility during the 12-month period beginning with the date the
facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
lnformation Required for Small Power Production Facility
lf you indicated in line 1 k that you are seeking qualifring small power production facility status for your facility, then you
must respond to the items on this Otherwise,10.
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Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. I292.202(cl, a cogeneration facility produces electric energy and forms of useful thermal
energy (such as heat or steam) used for industrial, commercial, heating, or cooling purposes, through the sequential
useofenergy. Pursuanttol8C.F.R.5292.202(s),"sequential use"ofenergymeansthefollowing:(1)foratopping-
cycle cogeneration facility, the use of reject heat from a power production process in sufficient amounts in a
thermal application or process to conform to the requirements of the operating standard contained in 18 C.F.R. 5
292.205(al; or (2) for a bottoming-cycle cogeneration facility, the use of at least some reject heat from a thermal
application or process for power production.
10a What type(s) of cogeneration technology does the facility represent? (check all that apply)
I I Topping-cycle cogeneration | -J Bottoming-cycle cogeneration
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l0b To help demonstrate the sequential operatlon of the cogeneration process, and to support compliance with
other requirements such as the operating and efficiency standards, include with your flling a mass and heat
balance diagram depicting average annual operatlng condltions. This diagram must include certain items and
meet certain requirements, as described below. You must check next to the description of each requirement
below to certiry that you have complied with these requlrements.
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compliance with
indicated requirement Requirernent
Diagram must show orientation within system piping and/or ducts of all prime movers,
heat recovery steam generators, boilert electric generators, and condensers (as
applicable), as well as any other primary equlpment relevant to the cogeneration
process.
Any average annual values required to be reported in lines I 0b, 1 2a, 1 3a, 1 3b, I 3d, 1 3l
I 4a, 1 5b, 1 5d and/or 1 5f must be computed over the anticipated hours of operation.
Diagram must specifr all fuel inputs by fuel type and average annual rate in Btu/h. Fuel
for supplementary firing should be specified separately and clearly labeled. AII
specifications of fuel inputs should use lower heating values.
Diagram must speciff average gross electric output in kW or MW for each generator.
Diagram must speciry average mechanical output (that it any mechanical energy taken
off of the shaft of the prime movers for purposes not directly related to electric power
generation) in horsepower, lf any. Typically, a cogeneration facility has no mechanical
output.
At each point for which working fluid flow conditions are required to be specified (see
below), such flow condition data must include mass flow rate (in lb/h or kg/s),
temperature (in'F, R, "C or K), absolute pressure (in psia or kPa) and enthalpy (in Btu/lb
or U/kg). Exception: For systems where the working fluid ls liquid only (no vapor at any
point in the cycle) and where the type of liquid and specific heat of that liquid are clearly
lndicated on the diagram or in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19, only mass
flow rate and temperature (not pressure and enthalpy) need be specified. For reference,
specific heat at standard conditions for pure liquid water is approximately 1.002 Btu/
(lb*R) or 4.1 95 kJl(kq*K).
Diagram must specifo working fluid flow conditions at input to and output from each
steam turbine or other expansion turbine or back-pressure turbine.
Diagram must specifo working fluid flow conditions at delivery to and return from each
thermal application.
Diagram must specify working fluid flow conditions at make-up water inputs.
lnforrnation Required for Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 1 k that you are seeking qualifoing cogeneration facility status for your facility, then you must respond
to the items on 11 th 13. Otherwise,11 th 13.
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EPAct 2005 cogeneration facilities: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) established a new section 210(n) of
the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), l6 UsC 824a-3(n), with additional requirements for any
qualiling cogeneration facility that (1) is seeking to sell electric energy pursuant to section 210 of PURPA and (2)
was either not a cogeneratlon facility on August 8,2005, or had not filed a self-certification or application for
Commission certification of QF status on or before February 1,2006. These requirements were implemented by the
Commission in 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d). Complete the lines below, carefully following the instructions, to demonstrate
whether these additional requirements apply to your cogeneration facility and, if so, whether your facillty complies
with such requirements.
1ta WasyourfacilityoperatingasaqualiffingcogenerationfacilityonorbeforeAugustS,2005? Yes,_1 Nol--j
l tb Was the initial filing seeking certification of yourfacility (whether a notice of self-certification or an application
for Commission certification) filed on or before February 1,2005? Yes - No ;
lftheanswertoeitherlinellaorllbisYes,thencontlnueatlinellcbelow. Otherwise,iftheanswerstobothllnes
1 I a and I I b are No, skip to line I le below.
I lc With respect to the design and operation of the facility, have any changes been implemented on or after
February 2, 2006 that affect general plant operation, affect use ofthermal output, and/or increase net power
production capacity from the plant's capacity on February 1,20067
i_ 1 Yes (continue at line 1 1d below)
No, Your facility is not subject to the requirements of 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(d) at this time. However, it may be
| - i subject to to these requirements in the future if changes are made to the facility. At such time, the applicant
would need to recertifr the facllity to determine eligibility. Skip lines 1 I d through 1 'lj.
I 1d Does the applicant contend that the changes identifled in line I 1 c are not so significant as to make the facility
a "new" cogeneration facility that would be subject to the 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d) cogeneration requirements?
Yes. Provlde in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 1 9 a description of any relevant changes made to
i -l the facility (including the purpose of the changes) and a discussion of why the facility should not be
considered a "new" cogeneration facility in light of these changes. Skip lines 11e through I lj.
No. Applicant stipulates to the fact that it is a "new' cogeneration facility (for purposes of determining the-r applicabilityoftherequirementsof 18C.F.R.S292.205(d))byvirtueofrnodificationstothefacilitythatwere
initiated on or after February 2,2006. Continue below at line 1 le.
1 1e Will electric energy from the facility be sold pursuant to section 21 0 of PURPA?
, Yes. The facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility. You must demonstrate compliance with l8 C.F.R. 5I t zgz.zos@l(2) by continuing at line 1 lf below.
No. Applicant certifies that energy will not be sold pursuant to section 210 of PURPA. Applicant also certifies
,- , its understanding that it must recertifu its facility in order to determine compliance with the requirements of' 1 8 C.F.R. S 292.205(d) before selling energy pursuant to section 21 0 of PURPA in the future. Skip lines 1 'l f
through 1lj.
I lf ls the net power production capacity of your cogeneration facility, as indicated in line 79 above, less than or
equalto 5,000 kW?
Yes, the net power production capacity is less than or equalto 5,000 kW. l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX4) provides a
rebuttable presumption that cogeneration facilities of 5,000 kW and smaller capacity comply with the
requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output in I 8 C.F.R, 5 292.205(dX2). Applicant
certifies lts understanding that, should the power production capacity of the facility increase above 5,000
kW, then the facility must be recertifled to (among other things) demonstrate compliance wlth 18 C.F.R. S
292.215(dl2l. Skip lines I I g through 1 1 j.
No, the net power production capacity is greater than 5,000 kW. Demonstrate compliance with the
requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output in I 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d)(2) by continuing on
the next page at line 1 19.
FERC Form 556 Page l3 - Cogeneration Facilities
Lines 1 I g through I 1 k below guide the applicant through the process of demonstrating compliance with the
requirements for 'fundamental use" of the facility's energy output. 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX2). Only respond to the
lines on this page if the instructions on the previous page direct you to do so. Otherwise, skip this page.
1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) requires that the electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005
cogeneration facility is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is
not lntended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
qualifulng facility to its host facility. lf you were directed on the previous page to respond to the items on this page,
then your facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility that is subject to this "fundamental use" requirement.
The Commission's regulations provide a two-pronged approach to demonstrating compliance with the
requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output. First, the Commission has established in 18 C.F.R.
5 292.205(dX3) a "fundamental use test" that can be used to demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2).
Under the fundamental use test, a facility is considered to comply with l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) if at least 50 percent
of the facility's total annual energy output (including electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy output) is
used for industrial, commercial, residential or institutlonal purposes.
Second, an applicant for a facility that does not pass the fundamental use test may provide a narrative explanation
of and support for its contention that the facility nonetheless meets the requirement that the electrical, thermal,
chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facilig is used fundamentally for industrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is not intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility,
taking into account technological, efficiency, economic, and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state
laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a qualifiTing facility to its host facility.
Complete lines 119 through 11j below to determine compliance with the fundamental use test in lS C.F.R. 5
292.205(dl$). Complete lines 1 lg through llj even if you do not intendto rely upon the fundamentaluse test to
de mon strote co mp lio nce w ith I I C.F.R. 5 292.20 5 (d) (2).
thermal, chemical and mechanical energy output (net of
generation plant losses and parasitic loads) expected to be used annually for industrial,
commercia l, residential or institutional and not sold to an electric utility
Itg Amountof
MWh
I I h Total amount of electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy expected to be
sold to an electric fuIVVh
I 1 i Percentage of total annual energy output expected to be used for ind ustrlal,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and not sold to a utility
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Yes. Your facility complies with 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX2) by virtue of passing the fundamental use test
provided ln 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX3). Applicant certifies its understanding that, if it is to rely upon passing
i -l the fundamental use test as a basis for complying with 18 C.F.B. 5 292.205(dX2), then the facility must
comply with the fundamental use test both in the 12-month period beginning with the date the facility first
produces electric energy, and in all subsequent calendar years.
No. Your facility does not pass the fundamental use test. lnstead, you must provide in the Miscellaneous
section starting on page 19 a narrative explanation of and support for why your facility meets the
requirement that the electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration
facility is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutlonal purposes and is not
intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state iaws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
QF to its host facility. Applicants providing a narrative explanation o{ why their facility should be found to
comply with 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) in spite of non-compliance with the fundamental use test may want to
review paragraphs 47 through 6l of Order No. 671 (accessible from the Commission's QF website at
www.ferc.gov/QF), which provide discussion of the facts and circumstances that may support their
explanation. Applicant should also note that the percentage reported above will establish the standard that
that facility must comply with, both for the l2-month period beglnning with the date the facility first
produceselectricenergy,andinallsubsequentcalendaryean. SeeOrderNo.6Tlalparagraph5l. Assuch,
the applicant should make sure that it reports approprlate values on lines 1 1g and 1 t h above to serve as the
relevant annual standard, taking into account expected variations in production conditions.
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FERC Form 556 Page l4 - Topping-Cycle Cogeneration Facilities
lnformation Required for Topping-Cycle Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 10a that your facility represents toppang-cycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond to
the items on 14and 15. Otherwise,l4 and 15.
oThe thermal energy output of a topping-cycle cogeneration facility is the net energy made availabh to an industrial
or commercial process or used in a heatlng or cooling application. Pursuant to sections 292.202(cl, (d) and (h) of the
Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. 55 292,202(c), (d) and (h)), the thermal energy output of a qualifring topping-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the thermal output of the
topping-cycle cogeneration facility by responding to lines 12a and 12b below.
12a ldentify and describe each thermal host, and specify the annual average rate of thermal output made available
to each host for each use. For hosts with multiple uses of thermal output, provide the data for each use ln
sepdrate rows' Average annual rate of
thermal output
attributable to use (net of
Name of entity (thermal host) Thermal host's relationship to facility; heat contained in process
taking thermal output Thermal host's use of thermal output return or make-up water)
to facilthermal host's relal)
thermal host's use of thermal o t Btu/h
thermal host's rela to facili
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otAf 1 2b Demonstration of usefulness of thermal output At a minimum, provide a brief description of each use of the
thermal output identified above. ln some cases, this brief descrlption is sufficient to demonstrate usefulness.
However, if your facility's use of thermal output is not common, and/or if the usefulness of such thermal output is
not reasonably clear, then you must provide additional details as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your
application may be rejected and/or additional information may be required if an insufficient showing of usefulness
is made. (Exception: lf you have previously received a Com mission certification approving a specific use of thermal
output related to the instant facility, then you need only provide a brief description of that use and a reference by
date and docket number to the order certifring your facility with the indicated use. Such exemption may not be
used if any change creates a material deviation from the previously authorized use.) lf additional space is needed,
continue in the Miscellaneous section starting on page '19.
FERC Form 556 Page 15 - Topping-Cycle Cogeneration Facilities
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Applicants for facilities representing topping<ycle technology must demonstrate compliance with the topping-
cycle operating standard and, if applicable, efficiency standard. Section 292.205(aX1) of the Commission's
regulations (18 C.F.R. S 292.205(aXl )) establishes the operatlng standard for topping-cycle cogeneration facilities:
the useful thermal energy output must be no less than 5 percent of the total energy output. Section 292.205(a)(21
(18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(aX2)) establishes the efficiency standard for topping-cycle cogeneration facilities for which
installation commenced on or after March 13, 1 980: the useful power output of the facllity plus one-half the useful
thermal energy output must (A) be no less than 42.5 percent ofthe total energy input of natural gas and oil to the
facility;and(B) iftheuseful thermal energyoutputlslessthan l5percentofthetotal energyoutputof thefacility,
benolessthan45percentofthetotal energyinputof natural gasandoil tothefacllity. Todemonstrate
compliance with the topping-cycle operating and/or efflciency standards, or to demonstrate that your facility is
exempt from the efficiency standard based on the date that installation commenced, respond to lines 13a through
l3lbelow.
lf you indicated in line 10a that your facility represents both topping-cycle and bottoming-cycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines I 3a through I 3l below considering only the energy inputs and outputs
attrlbutable to the topping-cycle portion of your facllity. Your mass and heat balance dlagram must make clear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion (topping or bottoming) of the
13a lndicate the annual average rate of useful thermal energy output made available
heat contained in condensate retum ornet ofto the water Btu/h
I 3b lndicate the annual average rate of net electrical energy output
KW
1 3c Multiply line l3b by 3,412 to convert from kW to Btu/h
Btu/h
l3d lndicatetheannualaveragerateofmechanicalenergyoutputtakendirectlyoff
of the shaft of a prime mover for purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usually zero)
t 3e Multiply line 1 3d by 2,544 to convert from hp to Btu/h
Btu/h
l3f lndicate the annual average rate of energy input from natural gas and oil
Btu/h
139 Topping-cycle operating value = 'l 00 * 1 3a / (1 3a + 1 3c + 'l 3e)
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I 3h Topping-cycle efficiency value = 100 * (0.5*1 3a + I 3c + 13e) / 1 3f
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t 3l Compliance with operating standard: ls the operating value shown in line l39 greater than or equal to 5%?
t l Yes (complies with operating standard) l-l No (does not comply with operating standard)
l3i Did installation of the facility in its current form commence on or after March 1 3, 1980?
Yes. Your facility is subject to the efficiency requirements of 18 C,F.R. 5 292.205(aX2). Demonstrate
'-'' comptiance with the efficiency requirement by responding to line 13k or 131, as applicable, betow.
r , No. Yourfacilityisexemptfromtheefficiencystandard. Skiplines l3kand i3l.
t 3k Compliance with efficiency standard (for low operating value): lf the operating value shown in line 1 39 is less
than 1 5%, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 13h greater than or equal to 45%o:
Yes (complies with efficiency standard) No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
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greater than or equal to 15o/o, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 13h is greater than or
equal to 42.50/6:- Yes (complies with efflciency standard) ' No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
FERC Form 556 Page 16 - Bottoming-Cycle Cogeneration Facilities
I nformation Req u i red for Botto m i n g-Cycle Cog eneration Facil ity
lf you indicated ln line 10a that your facility represents bottoming-cycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond
to the ltems on '16 and 17. Otherwise,15 and l7
YrThe thermal energy output of a bottomlng<ycle cogeneration facility is the energy related to the process(es) from
which at least some of the reject heat is then used for power production. Pursuant to sections 292.202(c) and (e) of
the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. S 292.202(cl and (e)), the thermal energy output of a qualifuing bottoming-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the process(es) from which
at least some of the reject heat ls used for power production by responding to lines l4a and l4b below.
l4a ldentifo and describe each thermal host and each bottoming<ycle cogeneration process engaged in by each
host. For hosts with muhlple bottoming-cycle cogeneration processes, provide the data for each process rn
seporate rows'
Has the energy input to
Name of entity (thermal host) the thermal host been
performing the process from augmented fol purposes
which at least some of the of increasing power
reject heat is used for power Thermal host's relationship to facility; production capacity?production Thermal host's process type (if Yes, describe on p. 19)
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identlfied above. ln some cases, this brlef description is sufficient to demonstrate usefulness. However, if your
facility's process is not common , and/or if the usefulness of such thermal output is not reasonably clear, then you
must provide additional details as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your application may be rejected and/or
additlonal lnformation may be required if an insufficient showing of usefulness is made. (Exception: lf you have
previously received a Commission certification approvlng a specific bottoming-cycle process related to the instant
facility, then you need only provide a briefdescriptlon ofthat process and a reference by date and docket number
to the order certifuing your facility with the indicated process. Such exemption may not be used if any material
changes to the process have been made.) lf additional space is needed, continue in the Miscellaneous section
starting on page 19.
FERC Form 556 Page l7 - Bottoming{ycle Cogeneration Facilities
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March 'l 3, 1990 must demonstrate compliance with the bottoming-cycle efficiency standards. Section 292.205(b) of
the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. S 292.205(b)) establishes the efficiency standard for bottoming-cycle
cogeneration facilities: the useful power output of the facility must be no less than 45 percent of the energy input
of natural gas and oil for supplementary firing. To demonstrate compliance with the bottomlng-cycle efficiency
standard (if applicable), or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt from thls standard based on the date that
lnstallation of the facility began, respond to lines 15a through 15h below.
lf you indicated in line 10a that yourfacility represents both topping<ycle and bottomlngxycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines 1 5a through I 5h below considering only the energy inputs and outputs
attributable to the bottoming-cycle portion of your facility. Your mass and heat balance diagram must make clear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion of the cogeneration system
(topping or bottoming).
I 5a Did installation of the facility in its current form commence on or after March 1 3, 1980?
, , Yes. Your facility is subject to the efficiency requirement of 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(b). Demonstrate compliance' with the efficiency requirement by responding to lines 15b through 15h below.
i l No. Yourfacilityisexemptfromtheefficiencystandard. SkiptherestofpagelT.
15b lndicate the annual average rate ofnetelectrical energy output
KW
l5c Multiply line l5b by 3,412 to convert from kW to Btu/tr
c Btu/h
t 5d lndicate the annual average rate of mechanical energy output taken directly off
of the shaft of a prime moverfor purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usually zero)hp
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t 5f lndicate the annual average rate of supplementary energy input from natural gas
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t 5h Compliance with efficiency standard: lndicate below whether the efficienry value shown in line 159 is greater
than or equal to 45%:
;-i Yes (complies with efficiency standard) fl No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
FERC Form 556 Page l8 - All Facilities
Certificate of Completeness, Accuracy and Authority
Applicant must certiff compliance with and understanding of filing requirements by checking next to each item below and
signing atthe bottom of this section. Forms with incomplete Certificates of Completeness, Accuracy and Authority will be
reJected by the Secretary of the Commission.
Slgner identifled below certifies the following: (check all items and applicable subltems)
He or she has read the filing, including any information contained in any attached documents, such as cogeneration
[l mass and heat balance diagrams, and any information contained in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19, and
knows its contents.
He or she has provlded all of the required information for certification, and the provided information ls true as stated,
to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.
x He or she possess full power and authorlty to sign the filing; as required by Rule 2005(aX3) of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 C.F.R. 5 385.2cr05(a)(3)), he or she is one of the following: (check one)
! The person on whose behalf the filing is made
! An officer of the corporation, trust, association, or other organized group on behalf of which the filing is made
,- An officer, agent, or employe of the governmental authority, agency, or instrumentality on behalf of which the
' filing is made
- ArepresentativequalifiedtopracticebeforetheCommissionunderRule210loftheCommission'sRulesof6 Practice and Procedure (18 C.F.R. 5 385.21Ol ) and who possesses authority to sign
x He or she has revlewed all automatic calculations and agrees with their results, unless otherwise noted ln the
Miscellaneous section starting on page 19,
He or she has provided a copy of this Form 556 and all attachments to the utllities with which the facility will
interconnect and transact (see lines 4a through 4d), as well as to the regulatory authorities of the states in which the
facility and those utilities reside. See the Required Notice to Public Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities section on
page 3 for more information,
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Provide your signature, address and signature date below. Rule 2005(c) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure ('18 C.F.R. S 385.2005(c)) provides that persons flling thelr documents electronically may use typed characters
representing his or her name to sign the filed documents. A person filing this document electronically should sign (by
typing his or her name) in the space provided below.
Your Signature Your address
515 N.27th Street
Boise, ID 83702
Date
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FERC Form 556 Page 19 - All Facilities
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Use this space to provide any information for which there was not sufficlent space in the previous sections of the form to
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thls space to provide any additional information you believe is relevant to the certification of your facility.
Your response below is not limited to one page. Additional page(s) wlll automatically be inserted into this form if the
length of your response exceeds the space on this page. Use as many pages as you require.
The original Form 556 incorrectly listed the latitude and longitude coordinates in
Paragraph 3c as West 114.600 North 42.206. The correct latitude and longitude
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BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
GASE NO. IPC-E-17-01
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 4
FRANKLIN ENERGY STORAGE FOUR, LLC
Peter Richardson
Franklin Energy Storage Four, LLC
515 N. 27s Street
Boise,Idatro 83702
[e-mail]
January 26,2017
Michael Darrington
Senior Energy Contract Coordinator
Idaho Power Company
l22l West Idaho Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
HAND DELIVERY
Re Schedule 73 Energy Sales Agreement Request, Franklin Energy Storage Four,
LLC
Dear Mr. Darrington:
Enclosed, pursuant to Idaho Power Company's ("Company") Tariff Schedule 73
("Schedule 73") you will find a completed Qualiffing Facility Energy Sales Agreement
Application ("Application") seeking an "indicative pricing proposal" from the Company
for the Franklin Energy Storage Four project. The Franklin Energy Storage Four project
('Franklin Four") is a 25 MW battery storage QF located in Idaho a few miles north of
Jackpot, Nevada. In addition to the information requested on the enclosed Application,
Schedule 73 separately requests additional information and documents that should
accompany the Application. Each information request from Section I of the Contracting
Procedures Part of Schedule 73 is responded to in detail below:
Section l(a)(i) requests a copy ofthe organizational structure and chart. Franklin
Energy Storage Four, LLC has only one member, Robert A. Paul in his individual
capacity. In addition to being the sole member, Robert A. Paul is also the member
manager. As the organization is very'flat' there is no organizational chart.
Section l(a)(ii) requests a description ofthe "generation and other related
technology." This question is addressed in detail on the enclosed FERC Form 556 at
Paragraph 7(h), which fully describes the electro-chemical battery system used by
Franklin Four, which has been selGcertified as a QF pursuant to FERC regulations.
Section l(a)(iii) requests specifics as to the "maximum design capacity, station
service requirements, and the net amount of power, all in kW to be delivered to the
Franklin Energy Storage Four, LLC
Schedule 73 Contacting Procedures Checklist
Page I
Company's electric system." That information is provided in detail at Paragraphs 7a
through 79 on the enclosed FERC Form 556.
Section l(a)(iv) requests a "schedule of estimated Qualifuing Facility electric
output, in an 8,760-hour electronic spreadsheet format." The electronic spreadsheet is
attached to the enclosed Application.
Section l(a)(v) seeks information as to whether the facility will have the ability to
"respond to dispatch orders from the Company." As described at Paragraph 7h on the
attached FERC Form 556, "The Facility will be utilized to provide the purchasing utility
[Idaho Power] with pre-scheduled and dispatchable AC energy within pre-determined
time blocks" for a sustained time period of 5-60 minutes.
Section 1(a)(vi) requests a "map of the Qualifying Facility location, electrical
interconnection point, and POD (identified by nearest landmark and GPS coordinates)."
The enclosed Application contains the requested map and coordinates. Note that the
Application requests the identity of the "Nearest City or landmark" rather than just the
nearest landmark. The identity of the city of Jackpot, Nevada on the Application as the
nearest city should suffice as satisfying both requirements (city and landmark) as we are
unaware of a near-by physical feature of the land that would stand out as a landmark in
the common usage of the term.
Section l(a)(vii) requests the "anticipated commencement date for delivery of
electric output." As noted in Paragraph 1l on the attached FERC Form 556, Franklin
Four anticipates a commercial operation date of June l, 2018.
Section l(a)(viii) requests a list, and status, of acquired and outstanding permits.
The project is currently working toward finalizing Conditional Use Permits with Twin
Falls County. The County has already granted permits for wind, solar, and electrical
substation projects on this property - no major hurdles are anticipated. All of the
necessary local agencies have been engaged to provide comment and feedback on the
proposed project. Building permits will be obtained prior to construction. There are
currently no anticipated schedule impacts to the Q4 2019 COD due to permitting.
Section l(a)(ix) requests a demonstration of the ability of the facility to obtain QF
status. The attached FERC Form 556 satisfies this requirement.
Section l(a)(x) requests a description of the fuel types and sources. The direct
source of energy provided to Idaho Power will be the electro-chemical reaction created in
the battery storage system. The battery storage system does not consume fuel. It will,
however, be energized by renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass and the
like. The initial plan is to utilize the ample solar resource at the site to fully energizethe
battery storage system, although additional renewable energy sources will be considered
and installed as necessary in the future.
Franklin Energy Storage Four, LLC
Schedule 73 Contracting Procedures Checklist
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Section l(a)(xi) is currently inapplicable as Franklin Four has no plans to obtain
fuel or arrange fuel transportation for the facility at this time. Should the battery system
be energized with a renewable bio-fuel at some point in the future, then the project will
provide Idaho Power with all the necessary fuel and transportation agreements at that
time.
Section l(a)(xii) is also inapplicable as the facility will be directly connected to
Idaho Power's electrical system.
Section l(a)(xiii) requests information as to the interconnection status of the
facility. The interconnection request is pending.
Section l(a)(xiv) requests the proposed contracting term and rate option. As
indicated on the enclosed Application, Franklin Four is requesting a twenty year contract
term and the published "Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates."
Within the next ten business days and pursuant to Section l(b) please provide
your written notice of any deficiencies in this request or, if there are no deficiencies,
pursuant to Section l(c) please provide ldaho Power's indicative pricing proposal.
Very truly yours,
Peter J. Richardson, Counsel for
Franklin Energy Storage Four, LLC
Cc: Donovan Walker
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
Franklin Energy Storage Four, LLC
Schedule 73 Contracting Procedures Checklist
Page 3
ldaho Power Company
|.P.U.C. No. 29. Tariff No. 101 Orioinal Sheet No" 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - IDAHO
(Continued)
QUALIFYING FACILITY ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
ldaho Power Qualifying Facility (QF)contact information
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Telephone number:
E-MailAddress:
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
Attn: Energy Contracts, P O Box 70 Boise, lD 83702
1221W.ldaho Street, Boise, lD 83703
208-388€070
[e-mail]
Preamble and lnstructions
All generation facilities that qualify pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73 for a QF
Energy Sales Agreement and wish to sell energy from theirfacility to ldaho Power must
complete the following information and submit this Application by hand delivery, mail or E-mail
to ldaho Power.
Upon receipt of a complete Application, ldaho Power shall process this request for a QF Energy
Sales Agreement pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73.
Qualifying Facility lnformation
Proposed Proiect
Name of Facility:Franklin Enerqy Storaqe Four
Resource Type: (1.e. wind, solar, hydro, etc): Batterv Storaoe
Facility Location: GPS Coordinates: W 114.6 N 42.206
Nearest City or landmark: Jackpot Nevada
Name of Facility: Franklin Enersv Storaqe One
County and State: Twin Falls Gountv. ldaho
Map of Facility, including proposed interconnection point. (See Attached.)
Anticipated commencement date of energy deliveries to ldaho Power: October
1.2019
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
ldaho Power Company
!.P.U.C. No, 29. Tariff No. 101 Orioinal Sheet No. 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
COGENERAT]ON AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - IDAHO
QUALIFYING FACILITY ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
(Continued)
Facility Nameplate Capacity Rating (kW):32.000
Facility Maximum Output Capacity (kW)32.000
Station Service Requirements (kW):7.000
Facility Net Delivery to ldaho Power (kW):25.000
Facility interconnection status: Pendinq
Proposed Contracting Term (cannot exceed 20 years):.,,!Q vearc
Requested Rate Option (details provided in Schedule 73):Ee@p3ig!-N9.4,
"Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates"
Does the Facility have the ability to respond to dispatch orders from ldaho Power
Company (Yes or No):Yes
Please include the following attachments:
r' Hourly estimated energy deliveries (kW) to ldaho Power for every hour of a one year period
Attached.
{ List of acquired and outstanding Qualifying Facility permits, including a description of the
status and timeline for acquisition of any outstanding permits.
The oroiect is currentlv worklno toward finalizinq Conditional Use Permits with
Twin Falls Countv. The Countv has alreadv oranted oermits for wind. solar. and electrical
subst tion proiects on this properil - no maior hurdles ar€ anticlpated. All of the
necessarv local aqencbs have been enoaoed to orovide comment and fiBedback on the
proposed orolect Buildinq permits will be obtalned prior to constructlon. There are
currenfrv no anticipatod schsdule impacE to tho Q4 2019 COD due to oomitdnq.
. At the minimum a FERC issued QF certificate/self-certification is required and/or
evidence that Facility will be able to obtain a Qualifying Facility certificate.
FERC Form 556 is attached.
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Etfective - January 1,2015
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
{ lf the Facility will require fuel be transported to the Facility (i.e. natural gas pipelines, railroad
transportation, etc), evidence of ability to obtain sufficient transportation rights to operate the
Facility at the stated Maximum Output Amount.
N/A/ lf the Facility will not be interconnecting directly to the ldaho Power electrical system,
evidence that the Facility will be able to interconnect to another utility's electrical system and
evidence that the Facility will be able to obtain firm transmission rights over all required
transmission providers to deliver the Facility's energy to ldaho Power.
N/A
Owner lnformation
Owner / Company Name: Franklin Enerov Storaoe One. LLC
Contact Person: Robert A. Paul. Manaoer
Address: 5{5N.m
City: State: Zip: Boise. ldaho 83702
Telephone: fl601 861-1104
E-mail : [e-mail]
Applicant Signature
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all information provided in this Qualifying
Facility Energy Sales Agreement application is true and correct.
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Signature
Robert A. Pau!
Print Name
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
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515 N.27m Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
(208) e38-7901
[e-mail]
January 26,2017
Attn: Energy Contracts
ldaho Power Company
PO Box 70
l22l West Idaho Street
Boise,Idatro 83702
rallphin@idahopower. com
Re: Notice of Self-Certification Franklin Energy Storage Four, LLC
Dear Mr. Allphin:
Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. 5 292.207(a)(ii) you are hereby provided a copy of the Notice of Self
Certification filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Franklin Energy Storage
Four, LLC.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
Peter J. Richardson
Attorney for Franklin Energy Four, LLC
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC
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General
Questions about completing this form should be sent to Form556@ferc.9ov. lnformation about the Commission's QF
program, answers to frequently asked questions about QF requlrements or completing thls form, and contact information for
QF program staffare available at the Commission's QF websltg www,ferc.gov/QF. The Commission's QF webslte also
provides links to the Commission's QF regulations (1 8 C.F.R. 5 I 31.80 and Part292l, as well as other statutes and orders
pertaining to the Commission's QF program.
Who Must File
Any applicant seeking QF status or recertificatlon of QF status for a generating facility with a net power production capacity
(as determined in lines 7a through 79 below) greater than 1000 kW must file a self<ertification or an appllcatlon for
Commission certificatlon of QF status, which includes a properly completed Form 556. Any applicant seeking QF status for a
generating facility with a net power production capacity 1000 kW or less is exempt from the certiflcation requirement, and is
therefore not required to complete or file a Form 556. See 18 C.F.R. S 292.203.
How to Complete the Form 556
This form is intended to be completed by responding to the ftems in the order they are presented, according to the
instructions given. lf you need to back-track, you may need to clear certain responses before you will be allowed to change
other responses made previously in the form. lf you experlence problems, click on the nearest help button (@ ) for
assistance, orcontact Commission staff at Form556@ferc,gov.
Certain lines in this form will be automatically calculated based on responses to plevious lines, with the relevant formulas
shown. You must respond to all of the previous lines within a section before the results of an automatically calculated field
will be displayed. lf you disagree with the results of any automatic calculation on this form, contact Commission staff at
Form556oferc.gov to discuss the discrepancy before filing.
You must complete all lines in this form unless instructed othenuise. Do not alter this form or save this form in a different
format. lncomplete or altered forms, or forms saved in formats other than PDF, will be rejected.
How to File a Completed Form 556
Applicants are required to file their Form 556 electronically through the Commission's eFlling website (see lnstructions on
page 2). By filing electronically, you will reduce your filing burden, save paper resources, save postage or courier charges,
help keep Commission expenses to a minimum, and receive a much faster confirmatlon (via an email containing the docket
number assigned to your facility) that the Commission has received your filing.
lf you are simultaneously filing both a waiver request and a Form 556 as part of an application for Commission certification,
see the "Waiver Requests" section on page 3 for more information on how to file.
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
This form is approved by the Office of Management and Budget. Compliance with the information requirements established
by the FERC Form No. 556 is required to obtain or maintain status as a QF. See l8 C.F,R. 6 I 31.80 and Part 292. An agency may
not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. The estimated burden for completing the FERC Form No.556, including gathering and reporting
information, is as follows: 3 hours for self-certification of a small power production facility, 8 hours for self-certifications of a
cogeneration facility,6 hours for an application for Commission certification of a small power production facility, and 50 hours
for an application for Commission certification of a cogeneration facility. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the following: lnformation
Clearance Officer, Office of the Executive Director (ED-32), Federal Energy Regulatory Cornmission, 888 First Street N.E.,
Washington, DC20426 (DataClearancetaferc.gov); and DeskOfflcerfor FERC, Office of lnformation and Regulatory Affalrs,
Office of Management and Budget Washington, DC 20503 (oira submissionraomb.eop.gov). lnclude the Control No.
1 902-0075 in any correspondence.
FERC Form 556 Page 2 - lnstructions
Electronic Filing (eFiling)
Io electronically file your Form 556, visltthe Commission! QF website at www.ferc.gov/OF and clickthe eFiling link.
lf you are eFiling your first document, you will need to register with your name, email address, mailing address, and phone
number. lfyouareregisteringonbehalfofanemployer,thenyouwill alsoneedtoprovidetheemployername,alternate
contact name, alternate contact phone number and and alternate contact emall.
Once you are registered, log in to eFlllng with your registered email address and the password that you created at
registration. Follow the instructions. When prompted, select one of the following QF-related flling types, as appropriate,
from the Electric or General filing category.
Filing category Filing Type as listed in eFiling Description
Electric
(Fee) Application for Commission Cert. as Cogeneration QF
Use to submlt an appllcatlon for
Commission certifi cation or
Commisslon recertlffcation of a
cogeneration facilig as a QF.
(Fee) Application for Commission Cert. as Small Power QF
Use to submit an application for
Commission certification or
Commission recertification of a
small power production facillty as a
QF.
Self-Certification Notice (QF, EG, FC)
Use to submit a notice of self-
certificatlon of your facility
(cogeneratlon or small power
production) as a QF.
5elf-Recertification of Qualifying Facility (QF)
Use to submit a notice of self-
recertifi cation of your facility
(cogeneration or small power
production) as a QF.
Supplemental lnformation or Request
Use to correct or supplement a
Form 556 that was submitted with
errors or omissions, or for which
Commission staff has requested
additional information. Do not use
this filing type to report new
changes to a facility or its
ownership; rather, use a self-
recertifi cation or Commission
recertification to report such
changes.
General (Fee) Petition for Declaratory Order (not under FPA Part 1)
Use to submit a petition for
declaratory order granting a waiver
of Commission QF regulations
pursuant to l8 C.F.R. S5 292.20a(a)
(3) and/or 292.205(c). A Form 556 is
not required for a petition for
declaratory order unless
Commission recertification ls being
requested as part ofthe petition.
You will be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, during the electronic submission process. Filing fees can be paid
via electronic bank account debit or credit card.
During the eFiling process, you will be prompted to select yourfile(s) for upload from your computer.
FERC Form 556 Page 3 - lnstructions
Filing Fee
No filing fee is required if you are submitting a self-certification or self-recertification of your facility as a QF pursuant to 18
C.F.R.5 292.207(al.
A filing fee ls requlred if you are flling either of the following:
(l ) an application for Commission certification or recertification of your facility as a QF pursuant to 18 C.F.R. I292.2071b1, or
(2) a petition for declaratory order granting waiver pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 59 292.204(a)(3) and/or 292.205(c).
The cunent fees for applications for Commission certifications and petitions for declaratory order can be found by visiting the
Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and clicking the Fee Schedule link,
You will be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, during the electronic fi ling process described on page 2.
Required Notice to Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities
Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 5 292.207(aXii), you must provide a copy of your self-certification or request for Commission certification
to the utilities with which the facility will interconnect and/or transact, as well as to the State regulatory authorities of the
states in which your facility and those utilities reside. Links to information about the regulatory authorities in various states
can be found by visiting the Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and clicking the Notice Requirements link.
What to Expect From the Commission After You File
An applicant filing a Form 556 electronically will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of the filing and showing
the docket number assigned to the filing. Such email is typically sent within one business day, but may be delayed pending
confirmation by the Secretary of the Commission of the contents of the filing.
An appllcant submitting a self<ertification of QF status should expect to recelve no documents from the Commission, other
than the electronic acknowledgement of receipt described above. Consistent with its name, a self-certification is a
certification by the opplicont itself that the facility meets the relevant requirements for QF status, and does not involve a
determination by the Commission as to the status of the facility. An acknowledgement of receipt of a self-certification, in
particular, does not represent a determination by the Commission with regard to the QF status of the facility. An applicant
self-certifiing may, however, receive a rejection, revocation or deficiency letter if its application is found, during periodic
compliance reviews, not to comply with the relevant requirements.
An applicant submitting a request for Commission certification will receive an order either granting or denying certification of
QF status, or a letter requesting additional information or rejecting the application. Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 5 292.207(bX3), the
Commission must act on an application for Commission certification within 90 days of the later of the filing date of the
application or the filing date of a supplement, amendment or other change to the application.
Waiver Requests
l8 C.F.R.5 292.20a(aX3) allows an applicantto requesta waiverto modirythe method of calculation pursuantto 18 C.F.R.5
292.204(a)(2)todetermineiftwofacilitiesareconsideredtobelocatedatthesamesite,forgoodcause. 18C.F.R.S292.205(c)
allows an applicant to request waiver of the reguirements of 18 C.F.R. 55 292.205(a) and (b) for operating and efficiency upon
a showing that the facility wlll produce significant energy savings. A request for waiver of these requirements must be
submitted as a petition for declaratory order, with the approprlate flling fee for a petition for declaratory order. Applicants
requesting Commlssion recertification as part of a request for waiver of one of these requirements should electronically
submit their completed Form 556 along with their petition for declaratory order, rather than flling thelr Form 556 as a
separate request for Commission recertification, Only the filing fee for the petition for declaratory order must be paid to
cover both the waiver request and the request for recertification if such requests are made simultoneously.
18 C.F.R. S 292.203(dX2) allows an applicant to request a waiver of the Form 556 flling requirements, for good cause.
Applicants filing a petition for declaratory order requesting a waiver under l8 C.F.R. S 292.203(d)(2) do not need to complete
or submit a Form 556 with their petition.
FERC Form 556 Page 4 - lnstructions
Geog raph ic Coord inates
lf a street address does not exist for your facility, then line 3c of the Form 556 requires you to report your facility's geographic
coordinates (latitude and longitude). Geographic coordlnates may be obtained from several different sources. You can find
links to online services that show latitude and longitude coordinates on online maps byvisiting the Commlssion's QF
webpage at y1yytdJte{e.gay&E and clicking the Geographic Coordinates link. You may also be able to obtain your geographic
coordinates from a GPS device, Google Earth (available free at http://earth.google.c_om), a property survey, various
engineering or construction drawings, a propertydeed, or a municlpal or county map showing property lines.
Filing Privileged Data or Critical Energy lnfrastructure lnformation in a Form 556
The Commission's regulations provlde procedures for applicants to either (1) request that any information submitted with a
Form 556 be given privileged treatment because the informatlon is exempt from the mandatory public disclosure
requirements of the Freedom of lnformation Act,5 U.S.C. S 552, and should be withheld from public disclosure; or (2) identlf,
any documents containing critical energy infrastructure information (CEll) as defined in l8 C.F.R. 5 388.1 1 3 that should not be
made public.
lf you are seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for any data in your Form 556, then you must follow the procedures in 18
C.F.R. S 388.1 12. See ranuwlerc.gov.lh-e-lly'filiog-glr"idel0lecsiiasp for more information.
Among other things (see l8 C.F.R. 5 388.1 l2 for other requirements), applicants seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for
data submitted in a Form 555 must prepare and file both (l) a complete version of the Fom 556 (containing the privileged
and/or CEll data), and (2) a public version of the Form 556 (with the privileged and/or CEll data redacted). Applicants
preparing and filing these different versions of their Form 556 must indicate below the security designation of this version of
their document. lf you are not seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for any of your Form 556 data, then you should not
respond to any of the items on this page.
The eFiling process described on page 2 will allow you to identi$, which versions of the electronic documents you submit are
public, privileged and/or CEll. The filenames for such documents should begin with "Public', "Priv", or "CEll", as applicable, to
clearly indicate the security designation of the file. Both versions of the Form 556 should be unaltered PDF copies of the Form
556, as available for download from rarww.ferc.SpyfaE. To redact data from the public copy of the submittal, simply omit the
relevant data from the Form. For numerical fields, leave the redacted fields blank. For text fields, complete as much of the
field as possible, and replace the redacted portions of the field with the word "REDACTED' in brackets. Be sure to identiff
above all fields which contain data for which you are seeking non-public status.
The Commission is not responsible for detecting or correcting filer errors, including those errors related to security
designation. lf your documents contain sensitive information, make sure they are filed using the proper security designation.
Non-Public Applicant is seeking privileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
! indicated belou This non-public version of the applicant's Form 556 contains all data, including the data that is redacted
in the (separate) public version of the appllcant's Form 556.
Publlc (redacted): Applicant is seeking prlvileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
! indicated below. This public version of the appllcants's Form 556 contains alldata except for data from the lines
indicated below, which has been redacted.
Priviloged: lndicate below which lines of your form contaln data for which you are seeking privileged treatment
Critical Energy lnfrastructure lnformation (CElll: lndicate below which lines of your form contain data for which you are
seeking CEll status
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lJ Under which certlflcatlon process is the applicant making this filing?
- Notice of self<ertification ,- Application for Commission certification (requires filing6 (see note below) Ll fee; see'Filing Fee'' section on page 3)
Note: a notice of self-certification is a notice by the applicant itself that its facility complies with the requirements for
QF status. A notice of self-certification does not establlsh a proreeding, and the Commission doet not review a
notice of self-certification to verifo compliance. See the "What to Expect Frorn the Commission After You File'
section on page 3 for more information.
1k What type(s) of Qf status is the applicant seeking for its facility? (check all that apply)
r! Qualifoing small power production facility status fl Qualifying cogeneration facility status
1l What is the purpose and expected effective date(s) of this filing?
l-'l Original certification; facility expected to be installed by to begin operation on
1 1 Change(s) to a previously certified facility to be effective on
(ldentiff type(s) of change(s) below, and describe change(s) in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 1 9)
i -l Name change and/or other administrative change(s)
i .i Change in ownership
:j Change(s) affecting plant equipment, fuel use, power production capacity and/or cogeneratlon thermal output
'! Supplement or correction to a previous flling submitled on 1 / 2 6 / Ll
(describe the supplement or correction in the Miscellaneous section starting on page '19)
1m lf any of the following three statements is true, checkthe box(es) thatdescribe your situation and complete the form
to the extent possible, explaining any special circumstances in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
,- The instant facility complies with the Commission's QF requirements by virtue of a waiver of certain regulationsu previously granted by the Commission in an order dated (speciff any other relevant waiver
orders in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19)
,- The instant facility would comply with the Commission's QF requirements if a petition for waiver submittedu concurrently with this application is granted
The instant facility complies with the Commission's regulations, but has special circumstances, such as the
I employment of unique or innovative technologies not contemplated by the structure of thls form, that make
the demonstratlon of compliance via this form difficult or impossible (describe in Misc. section starting on p. '19)
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I Employee of a company affiliated with the applicant authorized to represent the applicant on this matter
ffi Lawyer, consultant, or other representative authorized to represent the applicant on thls matter
2d Company or organization name (if applicant is an individual, check here and skip to line 2e) I -]
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3b Street address (if a street address does not exist for the facility, check here and skip to line 3c)[
3c Geographic coordinates: lf you indicated that no street address exists for your facility by checking the box in line 3b,
then you must speciry the latitude and longitude coordinates of the facility in degrees (to three decimal places). Use
the following formula to convertto decimal degrees from degrees, minutes and seconds: decimal degrees =
degrees + (minuteV60) + (seconds/3600). See the "Geographic Coordinates" section on page 4 for help. lf you
provided a street address for your facility in line 3b, then speclfflng the geographic coordinates below is optional.
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4c ldentifr utilities purchasing the useful electric power output or check here if none ,--
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4d ldentify utilities providing supplementary powe(, backup power, maintc,nance power, and/or interruptible power
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FERC Form 556 PageT-AllFacilities
5a Directownershipasofeffectivedateoroperationdate: ldentiffall directownersofthefacilityholdingatleastl0
percent equity interest. For each identified owner, also (1) indicate whether that owner is an electric utility, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.796(22)1, or a holding company, as defined in section
1262(8) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16451(8)), and (2) for owners which are electric
utilities or holding companies, provide the percentage of equity interest in the facility held by that owner. lf no
direct owners hold at least l0 percent equity interest in the facility, then provide the required lnformation for the
two direct owners with the largest equity interest in the facility.
Electric utility or lf Yes,
holding 0,6 equity
Full legal names of direct owners company interest
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5b Upstream (i.e., indirect) ownership as of effective date or operation date: ldentiff all upstream (i.e., indirect) owners
of the facility that both (1) hold at least l0 percent equity interest in the facility, and (2) are electric utilities, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (1 6 U.S.C. 796(22)), or holding companies, as defined in s€ction
1262(8t of the Public Utility Holding company Act of 2005 (42 u.s.c. 16451(8)). Also provide the percentage of
equity interest in the facility held by such owners. (Note that because upstream owners may be subsidiaries of one
another, total percent equity interest reported may exceed 100 percent.)
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6a Describe the primary energy input (check one main category and, if applicable, one subcategory)
! Biomass (specifu) [l Renewable resources (specify) ! Geothermal
! Landfill gas ! Hydro power - river I Fossil fuel (specify)
I Manure digester gas I Hydro power - tidal E Coal (not waste)
! Municipalsolid waste fl Hydro power- wave ! Fueloil/dlesel
! Sewagedigestergas ! Solar-photovoltaic E Natural gas(notwaste)
! Wood ! Solar-thermal ,_ Otherfossil fuel
! other blomass (describe on page 19) E wind u (describe on page 19)
! waste (specitotype betow in tine 6b) I fr1fl|.ffi::l'l];JtT"" ! other (describe on pase Ie)
6b !f you specified "waste" as the primary energy input in line 6a, indicate the type of waste fuel used: (check one)
I waste tuel listed in 18 c.F.R. 5 292.202(bt (speciff one of the following)
! Anthracite culm produced prior to July 23, 1985
,- Anthracite refuse that has an average heat content of 6,000 Btu or less per pound and has an averageu ash content of 45 percent or more
,- Bituminouscoalrefusethathasanaverageheatcontentof9,500Btuperpoundorlessandhasan
- average ash content of 25 percent or more
Top or bottom subbituminous coal produced on Federal lands or on lndian lands that has been
,- determined to be waste by the United States Department of the lnterior's Bureau of Land Management
" (BLM) or that is located on non-Federal or non-lndian lands outside of BLM's jurisdiction, provided that
the applicant shows that the latter coal is an extension of that determined by BLM to be waste
Coal refuse produced on Federal lands or on lndian lands that has been determlned to be waste by the
E BLM or that is located on non- Federa! or non-lndian lands outside of BLM's jurisdiction, provided that
applicant shows that the latter is an extension of that determined by BLM to be waste
- Lignite produced in association with the production of montan wax and lignite that becomes exposedu as a resuh of such a mining operation
! Gaseous fuels (except natural gas and synthetic aas from coal) (describe on page l9)
Waste natural gas from gas or oil wells (describe on page 19 how the gas meets the requirements of 18
E C.F.R. 5 2.2100 for waste natural gas; include with your filing any materials necessary to demonstrate
compliance with l8 C.F.R. S 2.400)
! Materials that a government agency has certifled for disposal by combustion (describe on page 19)
! Heat from exothermic reactions (describe on page 19) [ Residual heat (describe on page I 9)
fl Usedrubbertires E Plasticmaterials fl Refineryoff-gas ! Petroleumcoke
Other waste energy input that has little or no commercial value and exists in the absence of the qualifring
f] facility industry (describe in the Miscellaneous section starting on page I 9; include a discussion of the fuel's
lack of commercial value and existence in the absence of the qualifuing facility industry)
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energy inputs, and provide the related percentage of the total average annual energy input to the facility (18 C.F.R. 5
292.2029)). For any oil or natural gas fuel, use lower heating value (18 C.F.R. 5 292.202(m)).
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lndicate the maximum gross and maximum net electric power production capacity of the facility at the point(s) of
delivery by completing the worksheet below Respond to all items. lf any of the parasitic loads and/or losses identified in
lines 7b through 7e are negligible, enter zero for those lines,
7a The maximum gross power production capacity at the terminals of the individual generator(s)
under the most favorable anticipated design conditions 32 000 kw
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7b Parasitic station power used at the facility to run equipment which is necessary and lntegral to
the power production process (boilerfeed pumps, fans/blowert office or maintenance buildings
directly related to the operation of the power generating facility, etc,). lf this facility includes non-
power production processes (for instance, power consumed by a cogeneratlon facllity's thermal
host) , do not include any power consumed by the non-power production activities in your
reported parasitic station power.
7c Electrical losses in interconnection transformers
434 kw
7d Electrical losses in AC/DC conversion equipment, if any
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5 636 kw
7e Other interconnection losses in power lines or facilities (other than transformers and AC/DC
conversion equipment) between the terminals of the generator(s) and the point of interconnection
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recovery steam generators, prime movers (any mechanical equipment driving an electric Aenerator), electrical
generators, photovoltaic solar equipment, fuel cell equipment and/or other primary power generatlon equipment
used in the facility. Descriptions of components should include (as applicable) specifications of the nominal
capacities for mechanical output, electrical output, or steam generatlon of the identifled equipment. For each piece
of equipment identified, clearly indicate how many pieces of that type of equipment are included in the plant, and
which components are normally operating or normally in standby mode. Provide a description of how the
components operate as a system. Applicants for cogeneration facilities do not need to describe operations of
systems that are clearly depicted on and easily understandable from a cogeneration facility's attached mass and
heat balance diagram; however, such applicants should provide any necessary description needed to understand
the sequentia! operation of the facility depicted in their mass and heat balance diagram. lf additional space is
needed, continue in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
The project consists of an energy storage system QuaLifying Eacility providing
scheduled and dispatchable electrlcity in forward-Iooking time blocks. The
energy storage system that comprises the energy storage Qualifying Facility is
deslgned to, and will, receive l00B of its energy input from a combination of
renewable energy sources such as wj.nd, soIar, biogas, biomas, etc, The currentj-nitial design utilizes solar photovoltaic (PV) modules mounted to si-ngle-axj.s
trackers to provi-de the electric energy input to the Qualifying Facili[yrs
battery storage system. The PV modules are planned to be connected in series/paralLe! ccmbinatj-ons to solar r-nverters, rated approximateJ-y 2.5 Mr,lac each,(subject to change). The proposed electric energy storage Qualifying Facilitywill consist of an electro-chemical battery and will have a maximum power output
capacity ot 25 MWac for a susLained time period of 5 - 60 minutes. The Eacility
will- consist of an afternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) conCrol
system. The QuaIi-fying Eacility wilI be utilizeci to provide the purchasing
utility with pre-scheduled and dispatchable AC energy within pre-determined t.ime
blocks, The sole source of electric power and energy provlded to the purchasing
utiLity will be the electro-chemical reaction giving rise to the discharge of
electric power and energy by the battery. In turn, the sole dj-recE. source of
energy input provided Eo Lhe battery Facility wiII be, as described above,
renewabfe sources.
FERC Form 556 Page 10 - Small Power Production
Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. S 292.204(a), the power production capacity of any small power production facility, together
with the power production capacity of any other small power production facilitles that use the same energy
resource, are owned by the same person(s) or its affiliates, and are located at the same site, may not exceed 80
megawatts. To demonstrate compliance with this size limitation, or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt
from this size limitation under the Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production lncentives Act of l99O
(Pub. L. 101-575, 104 Stat.2834 (1990) osamendedby Pub. L.102-45, 105 Stat.249(1991)1, respond to lines 8a
through 8e below (as applicable).
8a ldentifo any facilities with electrical generating equipment located within 1 mile of the electrical generating
equipment of the instant facility, and for which any of the entities identified in lines 5a or 5b, or their affiliates, holds
at least a 5 percent equity interest.
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8b The Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production lncentives Act of 1990 (lncentives Act) provides
exemption from the size limitations in I 8 C.F.R. 5 292.204(a) for certain facilities that were certified prior to 1995.
Are you seeking exemption from the size limitations in 18 C.F.R. I292.204(al by virtue of the lncentives Act?
! Yes (continue at line 8c below) [ lto {st<ip lines 8c through 8e)
8< Was the original notice of self-certification or application for Commission certification of the facility filed on or
before December 31, 1994? Yes I No Ij
8d Did construction of the facility commence on or before December 31 , 1 999? Yes i I No i-j
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the facllity, taking into account all factors relevant to construction? Yes f l No [ ] lf you answered Yes, provide
a brief narrative explanation in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 1 9 of the construction timeline (in
particular, describe why construction started so long after the faclllty was certified) and the dlligence exercised
toward completion of the facility.
Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 5 292.204(b), qualifring small power production facilities may use fossil fuels, in minimal
amounts, for only the following purposes: ignition; start-up; testing; flame stabilization; control use; alleviation or
prevention of unanticipated equipment outages; and alleviation or prevention of emergencies, directly affecting
the public health, safety, or welfare, which would result from electric power outages. The amount of fossil fuels
used for these purposes may not exceed 25 percent of the total energy input of the facility during the 12-month
period beginning with the date the facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
9a Certification of compliance with 18 C.F.R. S 292.204(b) with respect to uses of fossil fuel:
[l Applicant certifies that the facility will use fossil fuels exclusiyely for the purposes listed above.
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Applicant certifies that the amount of fossil fuel used at the facility will not, in aggregate, exceed 25
I percent of the total energy input of the facility during the l2-month period beginning with the date the
facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
lnformation Required for Small Power Production Facility
lf you indicated in line 1k that you are seeking qualifying small power production facility status for your facility, then you
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FERC Form 556 Page 1l - Cogeneration Facilities
Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. 5 292.2021c1, a cogeneration facllity produces electric energy and forms of useful thermal
energy (such as heat or steam) used for industrial, commercial, heating, or cooling purposes, through the sequential
useofenergy. PursuanttotSC.F.R.$292.202(s),"sequential use"ofenergymeansthefollowing:(l)foratopping-
cycle cogeneration facility, the use of reject heat from a power production process in sufficient amounts ln a
thermal application or process to conform to the requirements of the operating standard contained in l8 C.F.R. 5
292,205(a); or (2) for a bottoming<ycle cogeneration facility. the use of at least some reject heat from a thermal
application or process for power production.
lOa What type(s) of cogeneration technology does the facility represent? (check all that apply)
ll Topping-cycle cogeneration 1_l Bottoming-cycle cogeneratlon
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other requlrements such as the operating and efficiency standards, include with your filing a mass and heat
balance diagram depicting average annual operating conditions. This diagram must include certain items and
meet certaln requirements, as described below. You must check next to the description of each requirement
below to certiry that you have complied with these requirements.
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Diagram must show orientation within system piping and/or ducts of all prime moverl
heat recovery steam generators, boilers, electric generators, and condensers (as
applicable), as well as any other primary eguiprnent relevant to the cogeneration
process.
Any average annual values required to be reported in lines 1 0b, 1 2a, I 3a, 1 3b, 1 3d, 1 3f,
14a, I 5b. I 5d and/or 1 5f must be computed over the anticipated hours of operation.
Dlagram must speclffall fuel inputs byfuel type and average annual rate in Btu/h. Fuel
for supplementary firlng should be specified separately and clearly labeled. All
speciflcations of fuel lnputs should use lower heating values.
Diagram must specifr average gross electric output in kW or MW for each generator.
Diagram must specifo average mechanical output (that is, any mechanical energy taken
off of the shaft of the prime movers for purposes not dlrectly related to electric power
generation) in horsepower, if any. Typically, a cogeneration fucility has no mechanical
output.
At each point for which working fluid flow conditions are required to be speciffed (see
below), such flow conditaon data must lnclude mass flow rate (in lb/h or kg/s),
temperature (in'F, R, "C or K), absolute pressure (ln psia or kPa) and enthalpy (ln 8tu/lb
rrr kJ/kg). Exceptlon: For systems where the worklng fluid ls llquid only \no vapor at any
point ln the cycle) and where the type of llquid and speciflc heat of that liquid are clearly
lndicated on the diagram or in the Miscellaneous section startlng on page 19, only mass
flow rate and temperature (not pressure and enthalpy) need be specified. For reference,
specific heat at standard condltions for pure liquid water is approximately 1.002 Btu/
(lb*R) or 4.1 95 U/(kg*K).
Diagram must specify working fluid flow conditions at input to and output from each
steam turbine or other expansion turbine or back-pressure turbine.
Diagram must speciff working fluid flow conditions at delivery to and return from each
thermal application.
Diagram must specifo working fluid flow conditions at make-up water inputs,
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lf you indicated in line I k that you are seeking qualifying cogeneration facility status for your facility, then you must respond
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EPAct 2005 cogeneration facilities: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) established a new section 2l 0(n) of
the Public Utllity Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), l6 USC 824a-3(n), with additional requirements for any
qualifoing cogeneration facllitythat (1) is seeking to sellelectric energy pursuant to section 210 of PURPA and (2)
was either not a cogeneration facility on August 8, 2005, or had not filed a self-certification or application for
Commission certification of QF status on or before February 1, 2006. These requirements were implemented by the
Commission in 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(d). Complete the lines below, carefully following the instructions, to demonstrate
whether these additional requirements apply to your cogeneration facility and, if so, whether your facility complies
with such requirements.
Ita WasyourfacilityoperatingasaqualifoingcogenerationfacilityonorbeforeAugustS,2005? Yes;l Noi,ll
t 1b Was the lnltial filing seeking certification of your facility (whether a notice of self-certification or an application
for Commission certification) filed on or before February 1, 2006? Yes No
lftheanswertoeitherlinellaorllbisYes,thencontlnueatllnellcbelow. Othenarise,iftheanswerstobothlines
I I a and I I b are No, skip to line 1 1e below,
I lc With respect to the design and operation of the facility, have any changes been implemented on or after
February 2,2006 that affect general plant operation, affe(t use ofthermal output, and/or increase net power
production capacity from the plant's capacity on February l, 2006?
i_] Yes (continue at line 11d below)
No. Your facility is not subject to the requirements of 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d) at this time. However, it may be
r--l subject to to these requirements in the future if changes are made to the facility. At such time, the applicant
would need to recertifu the facility to determine eligibility. Skip lines 1 1d through 1 lJ.
I td Does the applicant contend that the changes identified in line 1 I c are not so signlficant as to make the facility
a nnew' cogenention facility that would be subject to the l8 C.F.R. S 292.2O5(d) cogeneration requirements?
Yes. Provide in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19 a descrlption of any relevant changes made to
l- _1 the facility (including the purpose of the changes) and a discussion of why the facility should not be
considered a nnew" cogeneration facility in light of these changes. Skip lines 1 1 e through 'l I j.
No. Appllcant stipulates to the fact that lt is a 'new" cogeneration facllity (for purposes of determining the
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-l applicability of the requirements of l8 C.F.R. S 292.205(d)) by virtue of modifications to the facility that were
initiated on or after February 2,2006. Continue below at line 11e.
I le Will electric energy from the facility be sold pursuant to section 210 of PUBPA?
, , Yes. The facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility. You must demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. St- | zgz.zosldX2) by continuing at line 1 lf below.
No. Applicant certlfies that energy will not be sold pursuant to section 210 of PURPA. Applicant also certifies
its understanding that it must recerti[, its faclllty ln order to determine compliance with the requirements of
l8 C.F.R, S 292.205(d) before selling energy pursuant to section 210 of PURPA in the future. Skip lines 1 1f
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equalto 5,000 kW?
Yes, the net power production capacity is less than or equal to 5,000 kW. 1 8 C.F.R. S 292.205(d)(41provides a
rebuttable presumption that cogeneration facilities of 5,000 kW and smaller capacity comply with the
requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output in l8 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX2). Applicant
certifies its understandlng that, should the power production capacity of the facility increase above 5,000
kW, then the facility must be recertifled to (among other things) demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5
292.205(dX2). Sklp lines 119 through 11j.
No, the net power production capacity is greater than 5,000 kW. Demonstrate compliance with the- requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output in 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) by continuing on
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Lines 1 1g through 1 1k below guide the applicant through the process of demonstrating compliance with the
requirements for "fundamental use" of the facility's energy output. 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2). Only respond to the
lines on this page if the instructions on the previous page direct you to do so. Otherwise, skip this page.
I 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) requires that the electrlcal, thermal, chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005
cogeneration facillty is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is
not intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
qualifiing facility to its host facility. lf you were directed on the previous page to respond to the items on this page,
then your facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility that is subject to this "fundamental use. requirement.
The Commission's regulations provide a two.pronged approach to demonstrating compliance with the
requirements for fundamenta! use of the facility's energy output. First, the Commission has established in 1 8 C.F.R.
S 292.205(dX3) a "fundamental use test" that can be used to demonstrate compliance with '18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dXZ).
Under the fundamental use test, a facility is considered to comply with I I C.F.R. S 292.2O5(d)(21if at least 50 percent
of the facility's total annual energy output (including electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy output) is
used for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes.
Second, an applicant for a facility that does not pass the fundamental use test may provide a narratlve explanation
of and support for its contention that the facility nonetheless meets the requirement that the electrical, thermal,
chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility is used fundamentally for industrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is not intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility,
taking into account technological, efflclency, economic, and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state
laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a qualiffing facility to its host facility.
Complete lines 1 1g through I lj below to determine compliance with the fundamental use test in 18 C.F.R. S
292.205(dX3). Complete lines 1 1 9 through llj even if you do not intend to rely upon the fundamental use test to
demonstrate complionce with l8 C.F.R. S 292.205(d)(2).
l lg Amount of electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy output (net of lnternal
generation plant losses and parasitic loads) expected to be used annually for industrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and not sold to an electric utility MWh
f t h Tota! amount of electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy expected to be
sold to an electric utility MWh
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Yes. Your facility complies with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) by virtue of passing the fundamental use test
provided in 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX3). Applicant certifies its understanding that, if it is to rely upon passing
I I the fundamental use test as a basis for complying with 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX2), then the facility must
comply with the fundamental use test both in the 12-month period beginning with the date the facility flrst
produces electric energy, and in all subsequent calendar years.
No. Your facility does not pass the fundamental use test. lnstead, you must provide ln the Miscellaneous
section starting on page 19 a narrative explanation of and support for why your facility meets the
requirement that the electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration
facility is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is not
intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
QF to its host facility. Applicants providing a narrative explanation of why their facility should be found to
. , comply with l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) in spite of non-compliance with the fundamental use test may want to
review paragraphs 47 through 5'l of Order No.67'l (accessible from the Commission's QF website at
www.ferc.gov/QF), which provide discussion of the facts and circumstances that may support their
explanation. Applicant should also note that the percentage reported above will establish the standard that
that facility must comply with, both for the l2-month period beginning with the date the facility first
produces electric energy, and ln all subsequent calendar years. See Order No, 671 at paragraph 51. As such,
the applicant should make sure that it reports appropriate values on lines I 1g and 1 I h above to serve as the
relevant annual standard, taking into account expected variations in production conditions.
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lnformation Required for Topping-Cycle Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 10a that your facility represents topping-cycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond to
the items on l4 and 15. Otherwise,l4and 15
oThe thermal energy output of a topping<ycle cogeneration facility is the net energy made available to an industrial
or commercial process or used in a heating or cooling application. Pursuant to sections 292.202(cl, (d) and (h) of the
Commission's regulations (1 8 C.F.R. 55 292.202(c), (d) and (h)), the thermal energy output of a qualiffing topping-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the thermal output of the
topping<ycle cogeneration facility by responding to lines 12a and t 2b below.
l2a ldentify and describe each thermal host, and specifu the annual average rate of thermal output made available
to each host for each use. For hosts with multiple uses of thermal output, provide the data for each use rn
seporate rows' Average annual rate of
thermal output
attributable to use (net of
Name of entity (thermal host) Thermal host's relationship to facillty; heat contained ln process
taking thermal output Thermal host's use of thermal output return or make-up water)
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thermal output identified above. ln some cases, this brief description is sufficient to demonstrate usefulness.
However, if your facility's use of thermal output is not common, andlor if the usefulness of such thermal output is
not reasonably clear, then you must provide additional details as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your
application may be rejected and/or additional information may be required if an insufficient showing of usefulness
is made. (Exception: lf you have previously received a Commission certification approving a specific use of thermal
output related to the instant faciliry then you need only provide a brief description of that use and a reference by
date and docket number to the order certifuing your facility with the indicated use. Such exemption may not be
used if any change creates a material deviation from the previously authorized use.) lf additional space is needed,
continue in the Mlscellaneous section starting on page 19.
FERC Form 556 Page 15 - Topping-Cycle Cogeneration Facilities
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Applicants for facilities representing topping-cycle technology must demonstrate compliance with the topping-
cycle operating standard and, if applicable, efficiency standard. Section 292.2051a)(l) of the Commission's
regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(aXl )) establishes the operating standard fortopping-cycle cogeneration facilities:
the useful thermal energy output must be no less than 5 percent of the total energy output. Section 292.205(aX2)
(1 8 C.F.R. S 292.205(a)(2)) establishes the efficiency standard for topping-cycle cogeneration facilities for which
installation commenced on or after March 13, 1980: the useful power output of the facility plus one-half the useful
thermal energy output must (A) be no less than 42.5 percent ofthe total energy input of natural gas and oll to the
facility; and (B) ifthe useful thermal energy output is less than 1 5 percent ofthe total energy output ofthe facility,
benolessthan45percentof thetotal energyinputofnatural gasandoil tothefacility. Todemonstrate
compliance with the topping-cycle operating andlor efficiency standards, or to demonstrate that your facility is
exempt from the efficiency standard based on the date that installation commenced, respond to lines 13a through
131 below.
lf you indicated in line l0a that your facility represents both topping-cycle and bottoming-cycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines I 3a through 1 3l below considerlng only the energy inputs and outputs
attributabletothetopping-cycleportionofyourfacility. Yourmassandheatbalancediagrammustmakeclear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion (topping or bottoming) of the
13a lndicatetheannual averagerateofuseful thermal energyoutputmadeavailable
heat contained in condensate return orto the host(s), net of water
1 3b lndicate the annual average rate of net electrical energy output
KW
13c Multiply line 13b by 3,412 to convert from kW to Btu/h
13d Indicatetheannualaveragerateofmechanicalenergyoutputtakendirectlyoff
of the shaft of a prime mover for purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usual zero)h
13e Multiply line l3d by 2,544to convert from hp to Btu/h
1 3f lndicate the annual average rate of energy input from natural gas and oil
l3g Topping-cycle operating value = 100 t 13a /(13a + 13c + l3e)
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13h Topping-cycle efficiency value = 100 * (0.5*13a + 13c + l3e) /'l3f
13i Compliance with operating standard: ls the operatlng value shown in line 'l 39 greater than or equal to 5%?
i -]Yes (complies with operating standard) 1 l No (does not comply with operating standard)
l3j Did installation of the facility in its current form commence on or after March 13, 1980?
,- , Yes. Your facility is subJea to the efficlency requirements of l8 C.F.R. S 292.205(a)(2). Demonstrate
' r compliance with the efficiency requirement by responding to line 13k or 131, as applicable, below.
Ll No. Your facility is exempt from the efficiency standard. Skip lines 13k and 131.
l3k Compliance with efficlency standard (for low operating value): lf the operating value shown in line 139 is less
than I 5%, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 1 3h greater than or equal to 45%:
Yes (complies with efficiency standard) No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
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greater than or equal to 15%, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 13h is greater than or
equal to 42.50,6:
iYes (complies with efficiency standard) -l No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
FERC Form 556 Page I6 - Bottoming-Cycle Cogeneration Facilities
lnformation Required for Bottoming-Cycle Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line I 0a that your facility represents bottoming<ycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond
to the items on 16 and 17. Otherwlse,'I 6 and 17.
oThe thermal energy output of a bottoming-cycle cogeneration facllity is the energy related to the process(es) from
which at least some of the reject heat is then used for power production. Pursuant to sectlons 292.202(c) and (e) of
the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R.5 292.202(c) and (e)), the thermal energy output of a qualifying bottoming-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the process(es) from which
at least some of the reject heat is used for power production by responding to lines 14a and 14b below.
ltta ldentif and describe each thermal host and each bottoming<ycle cogeneration process engaged in by each
host. For hosts with multiple bottoming-cycle cogeneration processes, provide the data for each process rn
seporoterows'
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Name of entity (thermal host) the thermal host been
performing the process from augmented for purposes
which at least some of the of increasing power
reject heat is used for power Thermal host's relationship to facility; production capacity?production Thermal host's process type (if Yes, describe on p. 19)
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identifled above. ln some caset this brief description is sufficient to demonstrate usefulness. However, if your
facility's process is not common , and/or if the usefulness of such thermal output is not reasonably clear, then you
must provide additional details as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your application may be rejected and/or
additional information may be required if an insufficient showlng of usefulness is made. (Exception: lf you have
previously received a Commlsion certification approving a specific bottoming-cycle process related to the instant
facility, then you need only provide a brief description of that process and a reference by date and docket number
to the order certifring your facility with the indicated process. Such exernption may not be used if any material
changes to the process have been made.) lf additional space is needed, continue in the Miscellaneous section
starting on page 19.
Applicants for facilities representing bottomingrcycle technology and for which installation commenced on or after
March 13, 1990 must demonstrate compliance with the bottoming-cycle efficiency standards. Section 292.205(b) of
the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R.5 292.205(b)) establishes the efficiency standard for bottoming-cycle
cogeneration facilities: the useful power output of the facility must be no less than 45 percent of the energy input
of natural gas and oil for supplementary firing. To demonstrate compliance with the bottoming-cycle efficiency
standard (if applicable), or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt from this standard based on the date that
installation of the facillty began, respond to lines t 5a through 15h below.
lf you indicated in line 1 0a that your facility represents both topping-cycle and bottoming-cycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines 15a through l5h below considering only the energy inputs and outputs
attributable to the bottoming-cycle portion of your facility. Your mass and heat balance diagram must make clear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion of the cogeneration system
(topping or bottoming).
l5a DidinstallationofthefacilityinitscurrentformcommenceonorafterMarchl3, 1980?
, , Yes. Your facility is subject to the efficiency requlrement of 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(b). Demonstrate compliance' ' with the efficiency requirement by responding to lines 15b through l5h below.
L I No. Your facility is exempt from the efficiency standard. Skip the rest of page 1 7.
lndicate the annual average rate of net electrlcal energy outputI
KW
15c Multiply line 15b by 3,412 to convert from kW to Btu/tr
Bt
I 5d lndicate the annual average rate of mechanical energy output taken directly off
of the shaft of a prime moverfor purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usually zerQ h
1 5e Multiply line 1 5d by 2,544 to convert from hp to Btu/h
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15f lndicate the annual average rate of supplementary energy input from natural gas
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Certificate of Completeness, Accuracy and Authority
Appllcant must certifr compliance with and understanding of filing requirements by checking next to each item below and
signingatthebottomofthissection. FormswithlncompleteCertificatesofCompletenestAccuracyandAuthorltywill be
reJected by the Secretary of the Commission.
Signer identified below certifles the following: (check all items and applicable subitems)
He or she has read the filing, including any information contalned in any attached documents, such as cogeneration
I mass and heat balance diagrams, and any inforrnation contained in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19, and
knows its contents.
He or she has provided all of the required information for certification, and the provided information is true as stated,
to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.
He or she possess full power and authority to sign the filing; as required by Rule 2005(aX3) of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 C.F.R. S 385.2005(aX3)), he or she is one of the following: (check one)
! The penion on whose behalf the filing is made
! An officer of the corporation, trust, association, or other organlzed group on behalf of which the filing is made
- An officer, agent, or employe of the governmental authority, agency, or instrumentality on behalf of which theu filing is made
- ArepresentativequalifiedtopracticebeforetheCommissionunderRule210loftheCommission'sRulesof6 Practice and Procedure (18 C.F.R. S 385.2101) and who possesses authority to sign
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He or she has reviewed allautomatic calculations and agrees with their results, unless othennrise noted in the
Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
He or she has provided a copy of this Form 556 and all attachments to the utilities with which the facility will
interconnect and transact (see lines 4a through 4d), as well as to the regulatory authorities of the states in whlch the
facility and those utilities reside. See the Required Notice to Public Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities section on
page 3 for more information.
Provide your signature, address and signature date below. Rule 2005(c) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure (,l8 C.F.R, 5 385.2005(c)) provides that persons filing thelr documents electronically may use typed characters
representing hls or her name to sign the filed documents. A person filing this document electronically should sign (by
typing his or her name) in the space provided below.
Your Signature Your address
515 N, 27Lh SE.reeE
Boise, ID 83702
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IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
cAsE NO. IPC-E-17-01
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTAGHMENT 5
BLACK MESA ENERGY, LLC
Walke Donovan
Subject:RE: Black Mesa Energy pricing request- resubmitted after email bounced back
From: Brian Lynch [mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Saturday, February tL,2Ot7 5:11 PM
To: Da rrington, M ichael <M Da rrington @ ida hopowe r.com>
Cc: Bria n Lynch <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Black Mesa Energy pricing request- resubmitted after email bounced back
Please find below the requested information from Schedule 73 and completed Qualifuing Facility Energy Sales Agreement Application to
receive an indicative pricing proposal for the Black Mesa Energy Storage QF Project. Please let me know if there are any questions. Each of
the items from Section I of the Contracting Procedures of Schedule 73 is responded to below:
o Project Name: Black Mesa Energy, LLCo Location: Black Mesa Substation, King Hill, Idaho. Organization chart: Black Mesa Energy, LLC is wholly owned by MB MezzDev,LLCo Generation technology: Black Mesa Energy is an energy storage system Qualifying Facility that provides scheduled
and dispatchable electricity. The storage system will receive 100% of input energy from renewable energy sources.. Maximum Capacity & Net Power: See attached FERC QFSelf-Certification Form 556, which quantifies these
amounts.o Hourly production: Attached is an 8760 of power productiono Dispatch orders: The project will provide scheduled, dispatchable power output in forward looking time intervals
ranging from 5-30 minutes pending final system design. Within these intervals Idaho Power may have the ability to
downward adjust the output, subject to full compensation of potential output available.. Map of QF Location: See attached.o Anticipated COD: l2/l/2019r Permitting status: Conditional Use Permit Application to Elmore County has been prepared and is being submitted.
No major obstacles are anticipated. All of the necessary local agencies will be engaged to provide comment and
feedback on the proposed project. Building permits will be obtained prior to construction. There are currently no
anticipated schedule impacts to the Q4 2019 COD due to permitting.. QF Status: A FERC Form 556 QF Self-Certification has been submitted, see attached.o Fuel type: The energy provided to Idaho Power will be 100% from the battery storage system. The system will be
charged from a renewable energy source such as wind, solar, biomass, etc. Initial designs consist of a PV solar facility
to charge the system.o Fuel source: Not applicable as the battery storage will be charged from a renewable source.o Interconnection: The project has prepared an SGIA interconnection application with supporting material and to be
submitted in February 2017.r Contract term and rate option: 20-year term with "Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates"
Within the next ten business days and pursuant to Section 1(b) please provide your written
notice of any deficiencies in this request or, if there are no deficiencies, pursuant to Section 1(c)
please provide Idaho Power's indicative pricing proposal.
Walker Donovan
Subject RE: Black Mesa Energy pricing request
From: Brian Lynch tmaitto:OrianOmez
Sent: Friday, February LO,2OL7 5:35 PM
To: Allphin, Randy <[e-mail]>; Darrington, Michael <[e-mail]>
Subject: IEXTERNAL] Black Mesa Energy pricing request
Please find below the requested information from Schedule 73 and completed Qualifiing Facility Energy Sales Agreement Application to
receive an indicative pricing proposal for the Black Mesa Energy Storage QF Project. Please let me know if there are any questions. Each of
the items from Section I of the Contracting Procedures of Schedule 73 is responded to below;
o Project Name: Black Mesa Enerry, LLCr Location: Black Mesa Substation, King Hill, Idaho. Organization chart: Black Mesa Energy, LLC is wholly owned by MB MezzDev,LLC. Generation technology: Black Mesa Energy is an energy storage system Qualifying Facility that provides scheduled
and dispatchable electricity. The storage system will receive 100% of input energy from renewable energy sources.o Maximum Capacity & Net Power: See attached FERC QFSelf-Certification Form 556, which quantifies these
amounts.o Hourly production: Attached is an 8760 of power productiono Dispatch orders: The project will provide scheduled, dispatchable power output in forward looking time intervals
ranging from 5-30 minutes pending final system design. Within these intervals Idaho Power may have the ability to
downward adjust the output, subject to full compensation of potential output available.. Map of QF Location: See attached.o Anticipated COD: l2ll/2019o Permitting status: Conditional Use Permit Application to Elmore County has been prepared and is being submitted.
No major obstacles are anticipated. All of the necessary local agencies will be engaged to provide comment and
feedback on the proposed project. Building permits will be obtained prior to construction. There are currently no
anticipated schedule impacts to the Q4 2019 COD due to permitting.. QF Status: A FERC Form 556 QF Self-Certification has been submitted, see attached.o Fuel type: The energy provided to Idaho Power will be 100% from the battery storage system. The system will be
charged from a renewable energy source such as wind, solar, biomass, etc. Initial designs consist of a PV solar facility
to charge the system.o Fuel source: Not applicable as the battery storage will be charged from a renewable source.r Interconnection: The project has prepared an SGIA interconnection application with supporting material and to be
submitted in February 2017.o Contract term and rate option: 20-year term with "Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates"
Within the next ten business days and pursuant to Section 1(b) please provide your written
notice of any deficiencies in this request or, if there are no deficiencies, pursuant to Section l(c)
please provide Idaho Power's indicative pricing proposal.
1
ldaho Power Company
LP.U.C. No. 29. Tariff No. 101 Orioinal Sheet No. 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - IDAHO
(Continued)
QUALIFYING FACILITY ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
ldaho Power Qualifying Facility (QF) contact information
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Telephone number:
E-MailAddress:
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,2015
Attn: Energy Contracts, P O Box 70 Boise, lD 83702
1221W.ldaho Street, Boise, lD 83703
208-388-6070
rallphin@idahopower. com
Preamble and lnstructions
All generation facilities that qualiff pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73 for a QF
Energy Sales Agreement and wish to sell energy from their facility to ldaho Power must
complete the following information and submit this Application by hand delivery, mail or E-mail
to ldaho Power.
Upon receipt of a complete Application, ldaho Power shall process this request for a QF Energy
Sales Agreement pursuant to ldaho Power Company Schedule 73.
Qualifying Facility I nformation
Proposed Proiect
Name of Facility:Black Mesa Enerqv
Resource Type: (i.e. wind, solar, hydro, etc): Balterv Storaoe
Facility Location: GPS Coordinates: W 115.18 N 42.91
Nearest City or landmark: Glenns Ferrv. ldaho
Name of Facility:Black Mesa Enerov
County and State: Elmore Gountv. ldaho
Map of Facility, including proposed interconnection point. (See Attached.l
Anticipated commencement date of energy deliveries to ldaho Power: October
1.20',,9
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
ldaho Power Company
|.P.U.C. No. 29. Tariff No. 101 OriqinalSheet No. 73-9
SCHEDULE 73
COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE - IDAHO
QUALIFYING FACILITY ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT APPLICATION
(Continued)
Facility Nameplate Capacity Rating (kW)20.000
Facility Maximum Output Capacity (kW):20.000
Station Service Requirements (kW)7.000
Facility Net Delivery to ldaho Power (kW):20.000
Facility interconnection status: Pendino
Proposed Contracting Term (cannot exceed 20 years): 20 vears
Requested Rate Option (details provided in Schedule 73): Rate Option No.4.
"Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates"
Does the Facility have the ability to respond to dispatch orders from ldaho Power
Company (Yes or No):Yes
Please include the following attachments:
./ Hourly estimated energy deliveries (kW) to ldaho Power for every hour of a one year period
Attached.
{ List of acquired and outstanding Qualifying Facility permits, including a description of the
status and timeline for acquisition of any outstanding permits.
Conditional Use Permit Application to Elmore Gountv has been prepared and is
beinq submifted. No maior obstacles are anticipated. All of the necessarv local aoencies
will be enqaoed to provide comment and feedback on the proposed proiect. Buildinq
permits will be obtained prior to construction. There are currentlv no anticipated
schedule imoacts to the Q4 2019 COD due to permittinq.
o At the minimum a FERC issued QF certificate/self-certification is required and/or
evidence that Facility will be able to obtain a Qualifying Facility certificate.
FERC Form 556 is attached.
/ lf the Facility will require fuel be transported to the Facility (i.e. naturalgas pipelines, railroad
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1, 2015
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
transportation, etc), evidence of ability to obtain sufficient transportation rights to operate the
Facility at the stated Maximum Output Amount.
N/A{ lf the Facility will not be interconnecting directly to the ldaho Power electrical system,
evidence that the Facility will be able to interconnect to another utility's electrical system and
evidence that the Facility will be able to obtain firm transmission rights over all required
transmission providers to deliver the Facility's energy to ldaho Power.
N/A
Owner lnformation
Owner / Company Name: Black Mesa Enerov. LLC
Contact Person: Brian Lvnch. Manaoer
Address: P.O. Box 2731
City: State: Zip: Palos Verdes. CA 90274
Telephone: 3l 0-750-7796
E-mail: [e-mail]
Applicant Signature
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all information provided in this Qualifuing
Facility Energy Sales Agreement application is true and correct.
lsl
Signature
Brian Lvnch
Print Name
IDAHO
lssued per Order No. 33197
Effective - January 1,20'15
lssued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Gregory W. Said, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West ldaho Street, Boise, ldaho
Form 556
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WASHINGToN,DCExpiration06/30/2019
Certification of Qualifying Facility (QF) Status for a Small Power
Production or Cogeneration Facility
General
Questions about completing this form should be sent to [e-mail]. lnformation about the Commission's QF
program, answers to frequently asked questions about QF requirements or completing this form, and contact information for
QF program staff are available at the Commission's QF website, www.ferc.gov/QF. The Commission's QF website also
provides link to the Commission's QF regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 1 31 .80 and Part 2921, as well as other statutes and orders
pertaining to the Commission's QF program.
Who Must File
Any applicant seeking QF status or recertification of QF status for a generating facility with a net power production capacity
(as determined in lines 7a through 79 below) greater than 1000 kW must file a self-certification or an application for
Commission certification of QF status, which includes a properly completed Form 556. Any applicant seeking QF status for a
generating facility with a net power production capacity 1000 kW or less is exempt from the certification requirement, and is
therefore not required to complete or file a Form 556. See l8 C.F.R. 5 292.203.
How to Complete the Form 556
This form is intended to be completed by responding to the items in the order they are presented, according to the
instructions given. lf you need to back-track, you may need to clear certain responses before you will be allowed to change
other responses made previously in the form. lf you experience problems, click on the nearest help button ( S ) for
assistance, or contact Commission staff at [e-mail].
Certain lines in this form will be automatically calculated based on responses to previous lines, with the relevant formulas
shown. You must respond to all of the previous lines within a section before the results of an automatically calculated field
will be displayed. lf you disagree with the results of any automatic calculation on this form, contact Commission staff at
[e-mail] to discuss the discrepancy before filing.
You must complete all lines in this form unless instructed otherwise. Do not alter this form or save this form in a different
format. lncomplete or altered forms, or forms saved in formats other than PDF, will be rejected.
How to File a Completed Form 556
Applicants are required to file their Form 556 electronically through the Commission's eFiling website (see instructions on
page 2). By filing electronically, you will reduce your filing burden, save paper resources, save postage or courier charges,
help keep Commission expenses to a minimum, and receive a much faster confirmation (via an email containing the docket
number assigned to your facility) that the Commission has received your filing.
lf you are simultaneously filing both a waiver request and a Form 556 as part of an application for Commission certification,
see the "Waiver Requests" section on page 3 for more information on how to file.
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
This form is approved by the Office of Management and Budget. Compliance with the information requirements established
by the FERC Form No. 556 is required to obtain or maintain status as a QF. See 1 8 C.F.R. 5 131 .80 and Part 292. An agenry may
not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. The estimated burden for completing the FERC Form No.556, including gathering and reporting
information, is as follows: 3 hours for self-certification of a small power production facility, 8 hours for self-certifications of a
cogeneration facility, 6 hours for an application for Commission certification of a small power production facility, and 50 hours
for an application for Commission certification of a cogeneration facility. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the following: lnformation
Clearance Officer, Office of the Executive Director (ED-32), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, S88 First Street N.E.,
Washington, DC20426 (DataClearancecaferc.gov); and Desk Officer for FERC, Office of lnformation and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 (oira [e-mail]). lnclude the Control No.
'1902-0075 in any correspondence.
FERC Form 556 Page2 - lnstructions
Electronic Filing (eFiling)
To electronically file your Form 556, visit the Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and click the eFiling link.
lf you are eFiling your first document, you will need to register with your name, email address, mailing address, and phone
number. lf you are registering on behalf of an employer, then you will also need to provide the employer name, alternate
contact name, alternate contact phone number and and alternate contact email.
Once you are registered, log in to eFiling with your registered email address and the password that you created at
registration. Follow the instructions. When prompted, select one of the following QF-related filing types, as appropriate,
from the Electric or General filing category.
Filing category Filing Type as listed in eFiling Description
Electric
(Fee) Application for Commission Cert. as Cogeneration QF
Use to submit an application for
Commission certification or
Commission recertification of a
cogeneration facility as a QF.
(Fee) Application for Commission Cert. as Small Power QF
Use to submit an application for
Commission certification or
Commission recertification of a
small power production facility as a
QF.
Self-Certification Notice (QF, EG, FC)
Use to submit a notice of self-
certifi cation of your facility
(cogeneration or small power
production) as a QF.
Self-Recertification of Qualifyi ng Facility (QF)
Use to submit a notice of self-
recertification of you r facil ity
(cogeneration or small power
production) as a QF.
Supplemental lnformation or Request
Use to correct or supplement a
Form 556 that was submitted with
errors or omissions, or for which
Commission staff has requested
additional information. Do not use
this filing type to report new
changes to a facility or its
ownership; rather, use a self-
recertification or Commission
recertification to report such
changes.
General (Fee) Petition for Declaratory Order (not under FPA Part 'l)
Use to submit a petition for
declaratory order granting a waiver
of Commission QF regulations
pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 55 292.204(a)
(31 and/or 292.205(c). A Form 556 is
not required for a petition for
declaratory order unless
Commission recertification is being
requested as part of the petition.
You will be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, during the electronic submission process. Filing fees can be paid
via electronic bank account debit or credit card.
During the eFiling process, you will be prompted to select your file(s) for upload from your computer.
FERC Form 556 Page 3 - lnstructions
Filing Fee
No filing fee is required if you are submitting a self-certification or self-recertification of your facility as a QF pursuant to 1 8
C.F.R.5 292.207(a).
A filing fee is required if you are filing either of the following:
(1 ) an application for Commission certification or recertification of your facility as a QF pursuant to 1 8 C.F.R. S 292.207(b), or
(2) a petition for declaratory order granting waiver pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 55 292.204(a)(3) and/or 292.205(c).
The current fees for applications for Commission certifications and petitions for declaratory order can be found by visiting the
Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/QF and clicking the Fee Schedule link.
You will be prompted to submit your filing fee, if applicable, during the electronic filing process described on page 2.
Required Notice to Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities
Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. 5 292.207(a)(ii), you must provide a copy of your self-certification or request for Commission certification
to the utilities with which the facility will interconnect and/or transact, as well as to the State regulatory authorities of the
states in which your facility and those utilities reside. Link to information about the regulatory authorities in various states
can be found by visiting the Commission's QF website at www.ferc.gov/OF and clicking the Notice Requirements link.
What to Expect From the Commission After You File
An applicant filing a Form 556 electronically will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of the filing and showing
the docket number assigned to the filing. Such email is typically sent within one business day, but may be delayed pending
confirmation by the Secretary of the Commission of the contents of the filing.
An applicant submitting a self-certification of QF status should expect to receive no documents from the Commission, other
than the electronic acknowledgement of receipt described above. Consistent with its name, a self-certification is a
certification by the applicant itse/f that the facility meets the relevant requirements for QF status, and does not involve a
determination by the Commission as to the status of the facility. An acknowledgement of receipt of a self-certification, in
particular, does not represent a determination by the Commission with regard to the QF status of the facility. An applicant
self-certifying may, however, receive a rejection, revocation or deficiency letter if its application is found, during periodic
compliance reviews, not to comply with the relevant requirements.
An applicant submitting a request for Commission certification will receive an order either granting or denying certification of
QF status, or a letter requesting additional information or rejecting the application. Pursuant to l8 C.F.R. 5 292.207(bX3), the
Commission must act on an application for Commission certification within 90 days of the later of the filing date of the
application or the filing date of a supplement, amendment or other change to the application.
Waiver Requests
18 C.F.R. 5 292.2O4(a)(3) allows an applicant to request a waiver to modifo the method of calculation pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 5
292.2Oab)Q)todetermineiftwofacilitiesareconsideredtobelocatedatthesamesite,forgoodcause.'18C.F.R.5292.205(c)
allows an applicant to request waiver of the requirements of 1 8 C.F.R. 55 292.205(a) and (b) for operating and efficiency upon
a showing that the facility will produce significant energy savings. A request for waiver of these requirements must be
submitted as a petition for declaratory order, with the appropriate filing fee for a petition for declaratory order. Applicants
requesting Commission recertification as part of a request for waiver of one of these requirements should electronically
submit their completed Form 556 along with their petition for declaratory order, rather than filing their Form 556 as a
separate request for Commission recertification. Only the filing fee for the petition for declaratory order must be paid to
cover both the waiver request and the request for recertification if such requests ore made simultoneously.
1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.203(dX2) allows an applicant to request a waiver of the Form 556 filing requirements, for good cause.
Applicants filing a petition for declaratory order requesting a waiver under 18 C.F.R. S 292.2O3(d)(2) do not need to complete
or submit a Form 556 with their petition.
FERC Form 556 Page 4 - lnstructions
Geog raphic Coordinates
lf a street address does not exist for your facility, then line 3c of the Form 556 requires you to report your facility's geographic
coordinates (latitude and longitude). Geographic coordinates may be obtained from several different sources. You can find
links to online services that show latitude and longitude coordinates on online maps by visiting the Commission's QF
webpage at www.ferc.gov/OF and clicking the Geographic Coordinates link. You may also be able to obtain your geographic
coordinates from a GPS device, Google Earth (available free at http://earth.google.com), a property survey, various
engineering or construction drawings, a property deed, or a municipal or county map showing property lines.
Filing Privileged Data or Critical Energy !nfrastructure lnformation in a Form 556
The Commission's regulations provide procedures for applicants to either (1) request that any information submitted with a
Form 556 be given privileged treatment because the information is exempt from the mandatory public disclosure
requirements of the Freedom of lnformation Act, 5 U.S.C. 5 552, and should be withheld from public disclosure; or (2) identify
any documents containing critical energy infrastructure information (CEll) as defined in 18 C.F.R. S 388.1 13 that should not be
made public.
lf you are seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for any data in your Form 556, then you must follow the procedures in 'l 8
C.F.R. 5 388.1 12. See www.ferc.gov/helplfiling-guide/file-ceii.asp for more information.
Among other things (see 18 C.F.R. 5 388.1 12 for other requirements), applicants seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for
data submitted in a Form 556 must prepare and file both (1 ) a complete version of the Form 556 (containing the privileged
and/or CEll data), and (2) a public version of the Form 556 (with the privileged and/or CEll data redacted). Applicants
preparing and filing these different versions of their Form 556 must indicate below the security designation of this version of
their document. lf you are not seeking privileged treatment or CEll status for any of your Form 556 data, then you should not
respond to any of the items on this page.
Non-Public Applicant is seeking privileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
! indicated below. This non-public version of the applicant's Form 556 contains all data, inctuding the data that is redacted
in the (separate) public version of the applicant's Form 556.
Public (redacted): Applicant is seeking privileged treatment and/or CEll status for data contained in the Form 556 lines
! indicated below. This public version of the applicants's Form 556 contains all data except for data from the lines
indicated below, which has been redacted.
Privileged: lndicate below which lines of your form contain data for which you are seeking privileged treatment
Critical Energy lnfiastructure lnformation (CEll): lndicate below which lines of your form contain data for which you are
seeking CEll status
The eFiling process described on page 2 will allow you to identify which versions of the electronic documents you submit are
public, privileged and/or CEll. The filenames for such documents should begin with "Public", "Priv", or "CEll", as applicable, to
clearly indicate the security designation of the file. Both versions of the Form 556 should be unaltered PDF copies of the Form
556, as available for download from www.ferc.gov/QF. To redact data from the public copy of the submittal, simply omit the
relevant data from the Form. For numerical fields, leave the redacted fields blank. For text fields, complete as much of the
field as possible, and replace the redacted portions of the field with the word "REDACTED" in brackets. Be sure to identify
above all fields which contain data for which you are seeking non-public status.
The Commission is not responsible for detecting or correcting filer errors, including those errors related to security
designation. lf your documents contain sensitive information, make sure they are filed using the proper security designation.
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Black Mesa Energy, LLC
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1d State/province
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1f Country (if not United States)1g Telephone number
310-750-7796
th HastheinstantfacilityeverpreviouslybeencertifiedasaQF? Yes! No X
1i lf yes, provide the docket number of the last known QF filing pertaining to this facility: QF
lj Under which certification process is the applicant making this filing?
oo Notice of self-certification ,-- Application for Commission certification (requires filingK (r"" note below) U f""; see "Filing Fee" section on page 3)
Note: a notice of self-certification is a notice by the applicant itself that its facility complies with the requirements for
QF status. A notice of self-certification does not establish a proceeding, and the Commission does not review a
notice of self-certification to veriff compliance. See the "What to Expect From the Commission After You File"
section on page 3 for more information.
1k What type(s) of QF status is the applicant seeking for its facility? (check all that apply)
f, Qualifying small power production facility status ! Qualifying cogeneration facility status
ll What is the purpose and expected effective date(s) of this filing?
f, Original certification; facility expected to be installed by 70 / I / 19 and to begin operation on 12 / 1. / 79
! Change(s) to a previously certified facility to be effective on
(identify type(s) of change(s) below, and describe change(s) in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19)
! Name change and/or other administrative change(s)
! Change in ownership
I Change(s) affecting plant equipment, fuel use, power production capacity and/or cogeneration thermal output
! Supplement or correction to a previous filing submitted on
(describe the supplement or correction in the Miscellaneous section starting on page l9)
1m lf any of the following three statements is true, check the box(es) that describe your situation and complete the form
to the extent possible, explaining any special circumstances in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
,-- The instant facility complies with the Commission's QF requirements by virtue of a waiver of certain regulationsu previously granted by the Commission in an order dated (specify any other relevant waiver
orders in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19)
,-- The instant facility would comply with the Commission's QF requirements if a petition for waiver submittedu concurrently with this application is granted
The instant facility complies with the Commission's regulations, but has special circumstances, such as the
! employment of unique or innovative technologies not contemplated by the structure of this form, that make
the demonstration of compliance via this form difficult or impossible (describe in Misc. section starting on p. 19)
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2c Which of the following describes the contact person's relationship to the applicant? (check one)
I Applicant (selfl [ Employee, owner or partner of applicant authorized to represent the applicant
I Employee of a company affiliated with the applicant authorized to represent the applicant on this matter
! Lawyer, consultant, or other representative authorized to represent the applicant on this matter
2d Company or organization name (if applicant is an individual, check here and skip to line 2e) [
Bl-ack Mesa Energy, LLC
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3c Geographic coordinates: lf you indicated that no street address exists for your facility by checking the box in line 3b,
then you must specify the latitude and longitude coordinates of the facility in degrees (to three decimal places). Use
the following formula to convert to decimal degrees from degrees, minutes and seconds: decimal degrees =
degrees + (minutes/60) + (seconds/3600). See the "Geographic Coordinates" section on page 4 for help. lf you
provided a street address for your facility in line 3b, then speciffing the geographic coordinates below is optional.
l-l East (+)
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3d City (if unincorporated, check here and enter nearest city) [
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4a ldentifo utility interconnecting with the facility
Idaho Power Company
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4c ldentify utilities purchasing the useful electric power output or check here if none I
Idaho Power Company
4d ldentify utilities providing supplementary power, backup power, maintenance power, and/or interruptible power
service or check here if none I
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5a Direct ownership as of effective date or operation date: ldentiff all direct owners of the facility holding at least 1 0
percent equity interest. For each identified owner, also (l ) indicate whether that owner is an electric utility, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(22)), or a holding company, as defined in section
1262(8) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 1 6451 (8)), and (2) for owners which are electric
utilities or holding companies, provide the percentage of equity interest in the facility held by that owner. lf no
direct owners hold at least 10 percent equity interest in the facility, then provide the required information for the
two direct owners with the largest equity interest in the facility.
Full I names of direct owners
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5b Upstream (i.e., indirect) ownership as of effective date or operation date: ldentifo all upstream (i.e., indirect) owners
of the facility that both (1) hold at least 10 percent equity interest in the facility, and (2) are electric utilities, as
defined in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(22)), or holding companies, as defined in section
1262(8)ofthePublicUtilityHoldingcompanyActof2005(42u.s.c.16451(8)). Alsoprovidethepercentageof
equity interest in the facility held by such owners. (Note that, because upstream owners may be subsidiaries of one
another, total percent equity interest reported may exceed 100 percent.)
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6a Describe the primary energy input: (check one main category and, if applicable, one subcategory)
! Biomass (speci$ [ Renewable resources (specify) ! Geothermal
I Landfillgas ! Hydro power- river I Fossilfuel(specify)
! Manure digester gas ! Hydro power - tidal [] Coal (not waste)
! Municipal solidwaste ! Hydropower-wave ! Fuel oil/diesel
! Sewage digester gas E Solar - photovoltaic ! Natural gas (not waste)
E Wood E Solar-thermal O Otherfossilfuel
! other biomass (describe on page 19) ! Wind ' (describe on page 19)
fl waste (specirytype berow in rine 6b) X At:fl,[:::f#:?]"'" ! other (describe on pase 'le)
6b lfyouspecified"waste"astheprimaryenergyinputinline6a,indicatethetypeofwastefuel used:(checkone)
! Waste fuel listed in 1 8 C.F.R. S 292.2O2(b) (specify one of the following)
! Anthracite culm produced prior to July 23, 1985
a- Anthracite refuse that has an average heat content of 6,000 Btu or less per pound and has an average
" ash content of 45 percent or more
,- Bituminous coal refuse that has an average heat content of 9,500 Btu per pound or less and has anu average ash content of 25 percent or more
Top or bottom subbituminous coal produced on Federal lands or on lndian lands that has been
,-- determined to be waste by the United States Department of the lnterior's Bureau of Land Management
" (BLM) or that is located on non-Federal or non{ndian lands outside of BLM's jurisdiction, provided that
the applicant shows that the latter coal is an extension of that determined by BLM to be waste
Coal refuse produced on Federal lands or on lndian lands that has been determined to be waste by the
E BLM or that is located on non- Federal or non-lndian lands outside of BLM's jurisdiction, provided that
applicant shows that the latter is an eKension of that determined by BLM to be waste
,-- Lignite produced in association with the production of montan wax and lignite that becomes exposed
- as a result of such a mining operation
! Gaseous fuels (except natural gas and synthetic aas from coal) (describe on page 1 9)
Waste natural gas from gas or oil wells (describe on page l9 how the gas meets the requirements of 18
n C.F.R. 5 2.400 for waste natural gas; include with your filing any materials necessary to demonstrate
compliance with 18 C.F.R. S 2.400)
! Materials that a government agency has certified for disposal by combustion (describe on page 19)
! Heat from exothermic reactions (describe on page 19) ! Residual heat (describe on page 19)
E Used rubber tires ! Plastic materials ! Refinery off-gas ! Petroleum coke
Other waste energy input that has little or no commercial value and exists in the absence of the qualifying
f] facility industry (describe in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19; include a discussion of thefuel's
lack of commercial value and existence in the absence of the qualifying facility industry)
5c Provide the average energy input, calculated on a calendar year basis, in terms of Btu/h for the following fossil fuel
energy inputs, and provide the related percentage of the total average annual energy input to the facility (1 8 C.F.R. 5
292.2O2(j)). For any oil or natural gas fuel, use lower heating value (18 C.F.R. 5 292.202(m)).
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delivery by completing the workheet below. Respond to all items. lf any of the parasitic loads and/or losses identified in
lines 7b through 7e are negligible, enter zero for those lines.
7a The maximum gross power production capacity at the terminals of the individual generator(s)
under the most favorable anticipated design conditions 21,000 kw
7b Parasitic station power used at the facility to run equipment which is necessary and integral to
the power production process (boiler feed pumps, fans/blowers, office or maintenance buildings
directly related to the operation of the power generating facility, etc.). lf this facility includes non-
power production processes (for instance, power consumed by a cogeneration facility's thermal
host) , do not include any power consumed by the non-power production activities in your
reported parasitic station power.10 kw
7< Electrical losses in interconnection transformers
434 kw
7d Electrical losses in AC/DC conversion equipment, if any
920 kw
7e Other interconnection losses in power lines or facilities (other than transformers and AC/DC
conversion equipment) between the terminals of the generator(s) and the point of interconnection
with the utility 5,636 kw
7f Total deductions from gross power production capacity =7b + 7c + 7d + 7e
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7h Description of facility and primary components: Describe the facility and its operation. ldentify all boilers, heat
recovery steam generators, prime movers (any mechanical equipment driving an electric generator), electrical
generators, photovoltaic solar equipment, fuel cell equipment and/or other primary power generation equipment
used in the facility. Descriptions of components should include (as applicable) specifications of the nominal
capacities for mechanical output, electrical output, or steam generation of the identified equipment. For each piece
of equipment identified, clearly indicate how many pieces of that type of equipment are included in the plant, and
which components are normally operating or normally in standby mode. Provide a description of how the
components operate as a system. Applicants for cogeneration facilities do not need to describe operations of
systems that are clearly depicted on and easily understandable from a cogeneration facility's attached mass and
heat balance diagram; however, such applicants should provide any necessary description needed to understand
the sequential operation of the facility depicted in their mass and heat balance diagram. lf additional space is
needed, continue in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
The project consists of an energy storage system Qualifying Eacj-lity providing
scheduled and dispatchable electricity in forward-looking time blocks. The
energy storage system that comprises the energy storage Qualifying Eac111ty is
desj-gned to, and wi11, receive 100% of its energy input from a comblnation of
renewable energy sources such as wind, so1ar, biogas, biomass, etc. The current
initiaf design utifizes solar photovoltaic (PV) modules mounted to single-axis
trackers to provide the electric energy input to the Qualifying Eacilityrs
battery storage system. The PV modules are planned to be connected in series/
paral1e1 combinations to solar inverters, rated approximately 2.5 MWac each,
(subject to change). The proposed electric energy storage Qualifying Facility
will consist of an el-ectro-chemlcal battery and will have a maximum power output
capacity of 20 MWac for a sustained time period of 5 - 60 minutes. The Facility
will consist of an afternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) control
system. The Qualifying Facility will be utilized to provide the purchasing
utility with pre-schedufed and dispatchable AC energy within pre-determined time
blocks. The sole source of electric power and energy provided to the purchasi-ng
utility will be the electro-chemicaf reaction giving rise to the discharge of
electric power and energy by the battery. In turn, the sole direct source of
energy input provided to the battery Eacility wiff be, as described above,
renewable sources.
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Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. I292.204(a),the power production capacity of any small power production facility, together
with the power production capacity of any other small power production facilities that use the same energy
resource, are owned by the same person(s) or its affiliates, and are located at the same site, may not exceed 80
megawatts. To demonstrate compliance with this size limitation, or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt
from this size limitation under the Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990
(Pub. L. 101-575, 104 Stat.2834 (1990) asomendedby Pub. L. 10246,105 Stat.249 (19911), respond to lines 8a
through 8e below (as applicable).
8a ldentify any facilities with electrical generating equipment located within I mile of the electrical generating
equipment of the instant facility, and for which any of the entities identified in lines 5a or 5b, or their affiliates, holds
at least a 5 percent equity interest.
Check here if no such facilities exist. I
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8b The Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production lncentives Act of 1990 (lncentives Act) provides
exemption from the size limitations in '18 C.F.R. I292.2M(a) for certain facilities that were certified prior to 1995.
Are you seeking exemption from the size limitations in 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.204(a) by virtue of the lncentives Act?
! Yes (continue at line 8c below) X No (skip lines Scthrough 8e)
8c Was the original notice of self-certification or application for Commission certification of the facility filed on or
before December 31,1994? Yes ! No E
8d DidconstructionofthefacilitycommenceonorbeforeDecember3l,lggg? YesI No E
8e lf you answered No in line 8d, indicate whether reasonable diligence was exercised toward the completion of
the facility, taking into account allfactors relevant to construction? Yes I No E lf you answered Yes, provide
a brief narrative explanation in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 1 9 of the construction timeline (in
particular, describe why construction started so long after the facility was certified) and the diligence exercised
toward completion of the facility.
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Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 5 292.204(b), qualiffing small power production facilities may use fossil fuels, in minimal
amounts, for only the following purposes: ignition; start-up; testing; flame stabilization; control use; alleviation or
prevention of unanticipated equipment outages; and alleviation or prevention of emergencies, directly affecting
the public health, safety, or welfare, which would result from electric power outages. The amount of fossilfuels
used for these purposes may not exceed 25 percent of the total energy input of the facility during the 12-month
period beginning with the date the facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
9a CertificationofcompliancewithlSC.F.R.S292.204(b)withrespecttousesoffossil fuel:
I Applicant certifies that the facility will use fossil fuels exclusivelyfor the purposes listed above.
9b Certification of compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.204(b) with respect to amount of fossil fuel used annually:
Applicant certifies that the amount of fossil fuel used at the facility will not, in aggregate, exceed 25
X percent of the total energy input of the facility during the 12-month period beginning with the date the
facility first produces electric energy or any calendar year thereafter.
lnformation Required for Small Power Production Facility
lf you indicated in line 1k that you are seeking qualiffing small power production facility status for your facility, then you
must respond to the items on this page. Otherwise, skip page 10.
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Pursuant to 1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.202(c), a cogeneration facility produces electric energy and forms of useful thermal
energy (such as heat or steam) used for industrial, commercial, heating, or cooling purposes, through the sequential
useofenergy. Pursuantto18C.F.R.5292.2O2(s),"sequential use"ofenergymeansthefollowing:(1)foratopping-
cycle cogeneration facility, the use of reject heat from a power production process in sufficient amounts in a
thermal application or process to conform to the requirements of the operating standard contained in 18 C.F.R. 5
292.2O5(a); or (2) for a bottoming-cycle cogeneration facility, the use of at least some reject heat from a thermal
application or process for power production.
l0a What type(s) of cogeneration technology does the facility represent? (check all that apply)
I Topping-cycle cogeneration ! Bottoming-cycle cogeneration
10b To help demonstrate the sequential operation of the cogeneration process, and to support compliance with
other requirements such as the operating and efficiency standards, include with your filing a mass and heat
balance diagram depicting average annual operating conditions. This diagram must include certain items and
meet certain requirements, as described below. You must check next to the description of each requirement
below to certify that you have complied with these requirements.
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compliance with
indicated requirement Requirement
Diagram must show orientation within system piping and/or ducts of all prime movers,
heat recovery steam generators, boilers, electric generators, and condensers (as
applicable), as well as any other primary equipment relevant to the cogeneration
process.
Any average annual values required to be reported in lines 1 0b, I 2a, 1 3a, 1 3b, 1 3d, 1 3f,
14a, 1 5b, 1 5d and/or I 5f must be computed over the anticipated hours of operation.
Diagram must specify all fuel inputs by fuel type and average annual rate in Btu/h. Fuel
for supplementary firing should be specified separately and clearly labeled. All
specifications of fuel inputs should use lower heating values.
Diagram must specifu average gross electric output in kW or MW for each generator.
Diagram must specify average mechanical output (that is, any mechanical energy taken
off of the shaft of the prime movers for purposes not directly related to electric power
generation) in horsepower,if any. Typically, a cogeneration facility has no mechanical
output.
At each point for which working fluid flow conditions are required to be specified (see
below), such flow condition data must include mass flow rate (in lb/h or kgls),
temperature (in'F, R,'C or K), absolute pressure (in psia or kPa) and enthalpy (in Btu/lb
or U/kg). Exception: For systems where the working fluid is liquid only {no vapor at any
point in the cycle) and where the type of liquid and specific heat of that liquid are clearly
indicated on the diagram or in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19, only mass
flow rate and temperature (not pressure and enthalpy) need be specified. For reference,
specific heat at standard conditions for pure liquid water is approximately 1.002 Btu/
(lb*R) or 4.1 95 kJl(kg*K).
Diagram must speciff working fluid flow conditions at input to and output from each
steam turbine or other expansion turbine or back-pressure turbine.
Diagram must specify working fluid flow conditions at delivery to and return from each
thermal application.
Diagram must speci! working fluid flow conditions at make-up water inputs.
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lf you indicated in line 1 k that you are seeking qualifoing cogeneration facility status for your facility, then you must respond
to the items on 11 through 13. Otherwise, skip pages 1 l through 13.g
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EPAct 2005 cogeneration facilities: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) established a new section 210(n) of
the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1 978 (PURPA), l6 USC 824a-3(n), with additional requirements for any
qualiffing cogeneration facility that (1) is seeking to sell electric energy pursuant to section 210 of PURPA and (2)
was either not a cogeneration facility on August 8,2005, or had not filed a self-certification or application for
Commission certification of QF status on or before February 1, 2006. These requirements were implemented by the
Commission in 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(d). Complete the lines below, carefully following the instructions, to demonstrate
whether these additional requirements apply to your cogeneration facility and, if so, whether your facility complies
with such requirements.
11a Was your facility operating as a qualifying cogeneration facility on or before August 8, 2005? Yes I No E
1 1 b Was the initial filing seeking certification of your facility (whether a notice of self-certification or an application
for Commission certification) filed on or before February 1,2006? Yes ! N" I
lf the answer to either line 1 1a or 1 1b is Yes, then continue at line I 1c below. Othenarise, if the answers to both lines
I 1a and I 1b are No, skip to line 1 I e below.
11c With respect to the design and operation of the facility, have any changes been implemented on or after
February 2, 2006 that affect general plant operation, affect use ofthermal output, and/or increase net power
production capacity from the plant's capacity on February 1,2006?
I Yes (continue at line 11d below)
No. Your facility is not subject to the requirements of 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d) at this time. However, it may be
! subject to to these requirements in the future if changes are made to the facility. At such time, the applicant
would need to recertiry the facility to determine eligibility. Skip lines 1 1d through 1 I j.
1 1d Does the applicant contend that the changes identified in line 1 1 c are not so significant as to make the facility
a "new" cogeneration facility that would be subject to the 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(d) cogeneration requirements?
Yes. Provide in the Miscellaneous section starting on page l9 a description of any relevant changes made to
E thefacility(includingthepurposeofthechanges)andadiscussionofwhythefacilityshouldnotbe
consldered a "new" cogeneration facility in light of these changes. Skip lines 1 1 e through 1 I j.
No. Applicant stipulates to the fact that it is a "new" cogeneration facility (for purposes of determining the
I applicability of the requirements of 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(d)) by virtue of modifications to the facility that were
initiated on or after February 2,2006. Continue below at line 1 1e.
tle Will electricenergyfromthefacilitybesoldpursuanttosection2l0of PURPA?
,---, Yes. The facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility. You must demonstrate compliance with l8 C.F.R. 5| 292.2O5(d)(2) by continuing at line 1 1f below.
No. Applicant certifies that energy will not be sold pursuant to section 210 of PURPA. Applicant also certifies
its understanding that it must recertifo its facility in order to determine compliance with the requirements of
18C.F.R.5292.205(d)beforesellingenergypursuanttosection2l0ofPURPAinthefuture. Skiplinesllf
through 11j.
l lf Is the net power production capacity of your cogeneration facility, as indicated in line 79 above, less than or
equalto 5,ooo kW?
Yes, the net power production capacity is less than or equal to 5,000 kW. l8 C.F.R. 5 292.2O5(d)(4) provides a
rebuttable presumption that cogeneration facilities of 5,000 kW and smaller capacity comply with the
,--, requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output in l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d)(2). Applicantu certifies its understanding that, should the power production capacity of the facility increase above 5,000
kW, then the facility must be recertified to (among other things) demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5
292.205(d)(2). Skip lines 1 1g through 1 1j.
No, the net power production capacity is greater than 5,000 kW. Demonstrate compliance with the
I requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output in 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX2) by continuing on
the next page at line 1 19.
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Lines 1 1g through 1 1k below guide the applicant through the process of demonstrating compliance with the
requirements for "fundamental use" of the facility's energy output. 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2). Only respond to the
lines on this page if the instructions on the previous page direct you to do so. Otherwise, skip this page.
1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) requires that the electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005
cogeneration facility is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is
not intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
qualifying facility to its host facility. lf you were directed on the previous page to respond to the items on this page,
then your facility is an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility that is subject to this "fundamental use" requirement.
The Commission's regulations provide a two-pronged approach to demonstrating compliance with the
requirements for fundamental use of the facility's energy output. First, the Commission has established in 18 C.F.R.
5 292.205(dX3) a "fundamental use test" that can be used to demonstrate compliance with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d)(2).
Under the fundamental use test, a facility is considered to comply with 18 C.F.R. S 292.205(dX2) if at least 50 percent
of the facility's total annual energy output (including electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy output) is
used for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes.
Second, an applicant for a facility that does not pass the fundamental use test may provide a narrative explanation
of and support for its contention that the facility nonetheless meets the requirement that the electrical, thermal,
chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration facility is used fundamentally for industrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is not intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility,
taking into account technological, efficiency, economic, and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state
laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a qualifying facility to its host facility.
Complete lines I 1g through I 1j below to determine compliance with the fundamental use test in l8 C.F.R. 5
292.205(dX3). Completelinesllgthroughlljevenifyoudonotintendtorelyuponthefundamental usetestto
demonstrate compliance with l8 C.F.R.5 292.205(d)(2).
1l g Amount of electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy output (net of internal
generation plant losses and parasitic loads) expected to be used annually for industrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and not sold to an electric utility MWh
11h Total amount of electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical energy expected to be
sold to an electric utility MWh
1 1 i Percentage of total annual energy output expected to be used for industrial,
commercial, residential or institutional purposes and not sold to a utility
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1 li ls the response in line 1 1i greater than or equal to 50 percent?
Yes. Your facility complies with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.2O5(d)(2) by virtue of passing the fundamental use test
provided in 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX3). Applicant certifies its understanding that, if it is to rely upon passing
I the fundamental use test as a basis for complying with l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(d)(2), then the facility must
comply with the fundamental use test both in the 12-month period beginning with the date the facility first
produces electric energy, and in all subsequent calendar years.
No. Your facility does not pass the fundamental use test. lnstead, you must provide in the Miscellaneous
section starting on page 19 a narrative explanation of and support for why your facility meets the
requirement that the electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical output of an EPAct 2005 cogeneration
facility is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes and is not
intended fundamentally for sale to an electric utility, taking into account technological, efficiency, economic,
and variable thermal energy requirements, as well as state laws applicable to sales of electric energy from a
QF to its host facility. Applicants providing a narrative explanation of why their facility should be found to
I comply with 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(dX2) in spite of non-compliance with the fundamental use test may want to
review paragraphs 47 through 61 of Order No. 671 (accessible from the Commission's QF website at
www.ferc.gov/QF), which provide discussion of the facts and circumstances that may support their
explanation. Applicant should also note that the percentage reported above will establish the standard that
that facility must comply with, both for the l2-month period beginning with the date the facility first
produces electric energy, and in all subsequent calendar years. See Order No. 671 at paragraph 51. As such,
the applicant should make sure that it reports appropriate values on lines 1 1g and I t h above to serve as the
relevant annual standard, taking into account expected variations in production conditions.
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lnformation Required for Topping-Cycle Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 1 0a that your facility represents topping-rycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond to
the items on 14 and I 5. Otherwise, skip l4and 15.
oThe thermal energy output of a topping-cycle cogeneration facility is the net energy made available to an industria!
or commercial process or used in a heating or cooling application. Pursuant to sections 292.202(c), (d) and (h) of the
Commission's regulations (1 8 C.F.R. 59 292.2O2(c), (d) and (h)), tne thermal energy output of a qualiffing topping-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the thermal output of the
topping-cycle cogeneration facility by responding to lines 12a and 'l2b below.
12a ldentify and describe each thermal host, and specifi the annual average rate of thermal output made available
to each host for each use. For hosts with multiple uses of thermal output, provide the data for each use rn
separate rows' Average annual rate of
thermal output
attributable to use (net of
Name of entity (thermal host) Thermal host's relationship to facility; heat contained in process
taking thermal output Thermal host's use of thermal output return or make-up water)
Select thermal host's relationship to facility1)
Select thermal host's use of thermal output Btu/h
Select thermal host's relationship to facility
2)
Btu/hSelect thermal host's use of thermal output
Select thermal host's relationship to facility3)
Select thermal host's use of thermal output Btu/h
Select thermal host's relationship to facility4)
Select thermal host's use of thermal output Btu/h
Select thermal host's relationship to facilitys)
Select thermal host's use of thermal output Btu/h
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thermal output identified above. ln some cases, this brief description is sufficient to demonstrate usefulness.
However, if your facility's use of thermal output is not common, and/or if the usefulness of such thermal output is
not reasonably clear, then you must provide additional details as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your
application may be rejected and/or additional information may be required if an insufficient showing of usefulness
is made. (Exception: lf you have previously received a Commission certification approving a specific use of thermal
output related to the instant facility, then you need only provide a brief description of that use and a reference by
date and docket number to the order certifring your facility with the indicated use. Such exemption may not be
used if any change creates a material deviation from the previously authorized use.) lf additional space is needed,
continue in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
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Applicants for facilities representing topping-cycle technology must demonstrate compliance with the topping-
cycle operating standard and, if applicable, efficiency standard. Section 292.205(aXl ) of the Commission's
regulations (1 8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(aXl )) establishes the operating standard for topping-cycle cogeneration facilities:
the useful thermal energy output must be no less than 5 percent of the total energy output. Section292.2A5G)Q)
(18 C.F.R. S 292.205(aX2)) establishes the efficiency standard for topping-cycle cogeneration facilities for which
installation commenced on or after March I 3, I 980: the useful power output of the facility plus one-half the useful
thermal energy output must (A) be no less than 42.5 percent of the total energy input of natural gas and oil to the
facility; and (B) if the useful thermal energy output is less than I 5 percent of the total energy output of the facility,
be no less than 45 percent of the total energy input of natural gas and oil to the facility. To demonstrate
compliance with the topping-cycle operating andlor efficiency standards, or to demonstrate that your facility is
exempt from the efficiency standard based on the date that installation commenced, respond to lines 13a through
131 below.
lf you indicated in line 1 0a that your facility represents both topping-cycle and bottoming-cycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines l3a through 131 below considering only the energy inputs and outputs
attributable to the topping-cycle portion of your facility. Your mass and heat balance diagram must make clear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion (topping or bottoming) of the
cogeneration system.
13a lndicatetheannual averagerateofuseful thermal energyoutputmadeavailable
to the host(s), net ofany heat contained in condensate return or make-up water Btu/h
1 3b lndicate the annual average rate of net electrical energy output
KW
t 3c Multiply line 13b by 3,412 to convert from kW to Btu/h
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13d lndicate the annual average rate of mechanical energy output taken directly off
of the shaft of a prime mover for purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usually zero)hp
I 3e Multiply line 1 3d by 2,5441o convert from hp to Btu/h
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13f lndicate the annual average rate of energy input from natural gas and oil
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l39 Topping-cycle operating value = 100 * l3a / (13a + l3c + 13e)
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13i Compliance with operating standard: ls the operating value shown in line l39 greater than or equal to 5%?
! Yes (complies with operating standard) [ No (does not comply with operating standard)
13i Did installation of the facility in its current form commence on or after March 13, 1980?
.- Yes. Your facility is subject to the efficiency requirements of l8 C.F.R. 5 292.205(aX2). Demonstrateu compliance with the efficiency requirement by responding to line l3k or 'l 31, as appticable, below.
E No. Your facility is exempt from the efficiency standard. Skip lines I3k and l3l.
13k Compliance with efficiency standard (for low operating value): lf the operating value shown in line 139 is less
than l5%, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 13h greater than or equal to 45%:
! Yes (complies with efficiency standard) ! No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
131 Compliancewithefficiencystandard(forhighoperatingvalue): lftheoperatingvalueshowninlinel39is
greater than or equal to 15%, then indicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 13h is greater than or
equal to 42.5Y0:
! Yes (complies with efficiency standard) f No (does not comply with efficiency standard)
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lnformation Required for Bottoming-Cycle Cogeneration Facility
lf you indicated in line 10a that your facility represents bottoming-cycle cogeneration technology, then you must respond
to the items on es 16 and 17. Otherwise, skip pages l6 and 17 sThe thermal energy output of a bottoming-cycle cogeneration facility is the energy related to the process(es) from
which at least some of the reject heat is then used for power production. Pursuant to sections 292.202(c) and (e) of
the Commission's regulations (1 8 C.F.R. I 292.2O2(c) and (e)) , the thermal energy output of a qualifying bottoming-
cycle cogeneration facility must be useful. ln connection with this requirement, describe the process(es) from which
at least some of the reject heat is used for power production by responding to lines l4a and l4b below.
14a ldentify and describe each thermal host and each bottoming-cycle cogeneration process engaged in by each
host. For hosts with multiple bottoming-cycle cogeneration processes, provide the data for each process in
seporate row,
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Name of entity (thermal host) the thermal host been
performing the process from augmented for purposes
which at least some of the of increasing power
reject heat is used for power Thermal host's relationship to facility; production capacity?production Thermal host's process type (if Yes, describe on p. 19)
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l4b Demonstration of usefulness of thermal output: At a minimum, provide a brief description of each process
identified above. ln some cases, this brief description is sufficient to demonstrate usefulness. However, if your
facility's process is not common, and/or if the usefulness of such thermal output is not reasonably clear, then you
must provide additional details as necessary to demonstrate usefulness. Your application may be rejected and/or
additional information may be required if an insufficient showing of usefulness is made. (Exception: lf you have
previously received a Commission certification approving a specific bottoming-cycle process related to the instant
facility, then you need only provide a brief description of that process and a reference by date and docket number
to the order certiffing your facility with the indicated process. Such exemption may not be used if any material
changes to the process have been made.) lf additional space is needed, continue in the Miscellaneous section
starting on page 19.
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March 13, 1990 must demonstrate compliance with the bottoming-cycle efficiency standards. Section 292.205(b) of
the Commission's regulations (18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(b)) establishes the efficienry standard for bottoming-cycle
cogeneration facilities: the useful power output of the facility must be no less than 45 percent of the energy input
of natural gas and oil for supplementary firing. To demonstrate compliance with the bottoming-cycle efficiency
standard (if applicable), or to demonstrate that your facility is exempt from this standard based on the date that
installation of the facility began, respond to lines 1 5a through 1 5h below.
lf you indicated in line 1 0a that your facility represents both topping-cycle and bottoming-cycle cogeneration
technology, then respond to lines l5a through 15h below considering only the energy inputs and outputs
attributable to the bottoming-cycle portion of your facility. Your mass and heat balance diagram must make clear
which mass and energy flow values and system components are for which portion of the cogeneration system
(topping or bottoming).
1 5a Did installation of the facility in its current form commence on or after March 1 3, I 980?
.- Yes. Your facility is subject to the efficiency requirement of 18 C.F.R. 5 292.205(b). Demonstrate complianceu with the efficiency requirement by responding to lines 15b through 15h below.
E No. Your facility is exempt from the efficiency standard. Skip the rest of page 17.
1 5b lndicate the annual average rate of net electrical energy output
KW
15c Multiply line l5b by 3,412 to convert from kW to Btu/h
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15d lndicate the annual average rate of mechanical energy output taken directly off
of the shaft of a prime mover for purposes not directly related to power production
(this value is usually zero)hp
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15h Compliance with efficiency standard: lndicate below whether the efficiency value shown in line 159 is greater
than or equal to 45%:
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FERC Form 556 Page l8 - All Facilities
Certificate of Completeness, Accuracy and Authority
Applicant must certifo compliance with and understanding of filing requirements by checking next to each item below and
signing at the bottom of this section. Forms with incomplete Certificates of Completeness, Accuracy and Authority will be
rejected by the Secretary of the Commission.
Signer identified below certifies the following: (check all items and applicable subitems)
He or she has read the filing, including any information contained in any attached documents, such as cogeneration
I mass and heat balance diagrams, and any information contained in the Miscellaneous section starting on page 19, and
knows its contents.
x He or she has provided all of the required information for certification, and the provided information is true as stated,
to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.
He or she possess full power and authority to sign the filing; as required by Rule 2005(aX3) of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (1 8 C.F.R. 5 385.2005(a)(3)), he or she is one of the following: (check one)
! The person on whose behalf the filing is made
I An officer of the corporation, trust, association, or other organized group on behalf of which the filing is made
- An officer, agent, or employe of the governmental authority, agency, or instrumentality on behalf of which theU filing is made
,- ArepresentativequalifiedtopracticebeforetheCommissionunderRule2l0loftheCommission'sRulesof
^ Practice and Procedure (18 C.F.R. S 385.2101) and who possesses authorityto sign
He or she has reviewed all automatic calculations and agrees with their results, unless otherwise noted in the
Miscellaneous section starting on page 19.
He or she has provided a copy of this Form 556 and all attachments to the utilities with which the facility will
interconnect and transact (see lines 4a through 4d), as well as to the regulatory authorities of the states in which the
facility and those utilities reside. See the Required Notice to Public Utilities and State Regulatory Authorities section on
page 3 for more information.
Provide your signature, address and signature date below. Rule 2005(c) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
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representing his or her name to sign the filed documents. A person filing this document electronically should sign (by
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Audit Notes
Commission Staff Use Only:
FERC Form 556 Page 19 - All Facilities
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Use this space to provide any information for which there was not sufficient space in the previous sections of the form to
provide. For each such item of information clearly identify the line number that the information belongs to. You may also use
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BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
GASE NO. !PC-E-17-01
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 6
IDAHO POWER LETTERS
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AN IDACORP COMDANY
February 9,2017
Franklin Energy Storage
Peter Richardson
Richardson Adams, PLLC
515 N.27ft Street
Boiss ID 83702
VIA: Email Only - [e-mail]
RE: Franklin Encrgy Storage One, Two, Three, and Four Schedule 73 Enyrgy Sales Agreement
Applications
Mr. Richardson,
Idaho Power is in receipt your Schedule 73 Energy Sales Agreement Applications ("Applications") datcd
January 26,2017, for the proposed Franklin Energy Storage One, Franklin Energy Storage Two, Franklin
Energy Storage Three, and Franklin Energy Storage Four projects. As of the date of this letter, the
Applications are not complete due to the following:
Your Applications state that the projects are seeking published avoided cost rates, Rate Option 4 - Non-
Levelized Non-Fueled Rates, and a (20) twenty-year contract term. Based on the data provided with your
Applications, it appears that these proposed projects may exceed l0 average-MW measured on a monthly
basis. In addition, the map provided with your Applications indicates that all the projects appear to be within
I mile of each other as they are all located adjacent to each other within the same square-mile.
Although you state in your Applications that Facility interconnection status is "pending", it is my
understanding that no Generator lnterconnection Applications have been submitted to tdaho Power for these
proposed projects, nor have you identified any Point of Interconnection or Point of Delivery. However, your
provided map identifies the Jackpot Solar Substation near the proposed projects.
It appears that you are intending to add battery storage to the solar generation projects that you had
previously submitted Schedule 73 Energy Sales Agreement applications for: Jackpot Solar North, South,
East, and West. Further, the only evidence provided of the proposed Franklin energy storage projects being
Quali$ing Facilities ("QFs") are the self-certification Form 556s purporting to certify non-generator storage
units as PURPA QFs.
Given the deficiencies identified above, it does not appear that your proposed projects qualify for Rate
Option 4 - Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates and a twenty (20) year contract term. If you wish to proceed
with these Applications, please supplement your Applications with additional informat,l3"t",l"lrJffifi*
PO Box 70
Boise. lD 83707
Franklin Storage One, Two,
Three and Four Page2 of 2 February 9,2017
eligibility for the requested rates and terms, or modi$ your Applications to request rates and terms that your
proposed projects may qualifu for.
Idaho Power is unable to begin any preparation of indicative pricing proposals for your proposed
projects until the Application information identified above is received and the Applications have been
deemed complete.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael Darrington
Energy Contracts Leader
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Cc: Donovan Walker (IPC)
Mike Polito (tPC)
Robert Paul (Franklin)
KIffi*,
An IDACORP Companv
February 27,2017
Franklin Energy Storage
Peter Richardson
Richardson Adams, PLLC
515 N. 27th Street
Boise, lD 83702
VIA: Email Only- peter(@richardsonadams.com
RE: RE: Franklin Energy Storage One, Two, Three and Four Energy Sales Agreement Applications
Mr. Richardson,
Idaho Power received your February l0,2017,letter regarding the Schedule 73 Qualifying Facility
Energy Sales Agreement Applications ("Applications") for the proposed projects noted above. [n your
Applications, you request a proposed contracting term of 20 years and published avoided cost Rate Option 4,
Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates, and your letter contained attachme'nts with generation profiles for projects
less than 10 aMW.
Idaho Power does not agree that your proposcd projects are eligible for published avoided cost
Rate Option 4, Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates, with a 2}-year contract term. On February 27,2017,
Idaho Power filed an application to the tdaho Public Utilities Commission requesting a declaratory order
that determines the contract term and avoided cost pricing methodology for which your proposed projects
may be eligible. See IPUC Case No. IPC-E-I7-01.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael Darrington
Energy Contracts
Phone: [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
1221 W. ldaho 5t. (83702)
PO. 3ox 70
Boise, lD 83707
Cc: Donovan Walker
SIm*.
An IDACORP ComDany
February 27,2017
Black Mesa Energy,LLC
Brian Lynch
P.O. Box 2731
Palos Verdes, CA 90274
SENT VIA: Email Only- [e-mail]
SUBJECT: Black Mesa Energy,LLC Schedule 73 Energy Sales Agreernent Application
Mr. Lynch,
Idaho Power received your Schedule 73 Qualifuing Facility Energy Sales Agreement Application
("Application") effective February 13,2017, in which you have requested an indicative pricing proposal for
the proposed 20 MW Black Mesa Energy battery storage project. In your Application, you request a
proposed contracting term of 20 years and published avoided cost Rate Option 4, Non-Levelized Non-Fueled
Rates.
Idaho Power does not agree that your proposed project is eligible for published avoided cost Rate
Option 4, Non-Levelized Non-Fueled Rates, with a 2o-year contract term. On February 27,20t7,Idaho
Power filed an application to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission requesting a deolaratory order that
determines the contract term and avoided cost pricing methodology for which your proposed project may
be eligible. See IPUC CaseNo. IPC-E-I7-01.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael Darrington
Energy Contracts
Phone: [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
1221 W. ldaho 5t (81702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, lO 83707
Cc: Donovan Walker
BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIG UTILITIES COMMISSION
GASE NO. IPC-E-17-01
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 7
LETTER FROM FRANKLIN ENERGY
STORAGE ONE THROUGH FOUR, LLC
Re:
Peter Richardson
Franklin Energy Storage One, LLC
515 N. 27u Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
peter@ichardsonadam s.com
February 10,2017
Michael Darrington
Senior Energy Contract Coordinator
Idatro Power Company
l22l West Idalro Steet
Boise,Idaho 83702
HAND DELTVERY
Revised Qualiffing Facility Energy Sales Agreement Application Franklin
Energy Storage One, LLC; Frar*lin Energy Storage Two, LLC; Franklin Energy
Storage Three, LLC and Franklin Energy Storage Four, LLC
Dear Mr. Darrington:
Thank you for your response yesterday to the above referenced Qualifying Facility
Energy Sales Agreement Applicalions ("Applications"). Yoru letter provided that "given
the deficiencies" you identified in the Applications that these four projects arc not
entitled to Option 4 rates and contract terms. Schedule 73 rcquired that yonr response
notif, the projects of "any deficiencies." Based on that requirement, I assume the
deficiencies identified in your letter are the only deficiencies you have identified. Hence
once they are resolved, the projects will be able to move forward to the next step in the in
the Application process which is the provision of indicative pricing proposals. Each
deficiency you identify is addressed below:
Ten Average-MW Measured on a Monthly Basis:
You note that it "appears that these proposed projects may exceed 10 average-MW
measured on a monthly basis. Based on further review of the24X7 spreadsheet that
accompanied the Applications you appear to be correct. We have consulted with our
engineering tearn and they confirm the spreadsheets incorrectly represented the
anticipated output from the projects. Attached is a revised "Schedule of estimated
Qualifiing Facility electric output in an 8,760-horx electronic spreadsheet format" for the
projects. As you can see, the estimate production values are below the 10 average-Mw
measued on a monthly basis threshold. In addition, I would note that the projects will be
electically and mechanically designed such that they will not be physically capable of
delivering more that the threshold limit.
Franklin Energy Storage
Defi ciency Letter Response
Page I
All the Projects Appear to be Within 1 Mile of Each Other:
This is fire. However, there is no prohibition preventing QF projects from being located
adjacent to each other. These projects are separately owned. Please reference and
compare Section 5a of the previously provided FERC Form 556 for each project It is not
clear from you letter ifthis is an identified "deficiency," horvever in the event you have
questions regarding ownership you may also refer to the Idaho Seoetary of State's
official web site to reference corpomte formation documentation.
No Generator [nterconnection Applications have Been Submitted
It is not clear if this is an identified "deficiency." Schedtrle 73 requires only that the
project provide you with a statement of the "interconnection agreement status." The
statement that such status is pending is accurate and complete. The projects are
completing the intemal work necessary to prepare and submit interconnection agreement
requests to Idaho Power which will be submiued shortly.
Identified Point of Interconnection or Point of Delivery
I believe the map that accompanied the Applications indicated the points of
lnterconnection and Delivery. To clarifu any ambiguity, tle points of Interconnection
and Delivery will be the Idaho Power 345 kV system on the Midpoint-Humbolt (MPSN-
HMBT) transmission line that is adjacent to the projects. The exact configuration of the
interconnection will have to be studied as part of the Company's Feasibility Study,
System Impact Study and Facilities Study that have yet to be completed.
Other QF Projects in the Area:
You state that we are "intending to add battery stor4ge to the solar generation projects
you had previously submitted ... applications for: Jackpot Solar North, South, East and
West." This is inconect. These projects are distinct fronil" and independent of, the
referenced Jackpot projects. The Frarklin projects are battery storage QFs that will
utilize renewable sources of power to energize the battery systems for subsequent
delivery of power and energy to Idaho Power pursuant to a pre-determined schedule. It is
my understanding that the Jackpot projects are simple stand-alone solar projects.
Evidence of Qualiffing Facility Status:
Schedule 73 requires, as a condition to receipt of an indicative pricing proposal only that
the project demonstrate "an ability to obtain Quatiffing Facility status." You state,
apparently as an item of deficiency, that "Further, the only evidence provided of the
Franklin energy storage projects being Qualifying Facilities ("QFs") are the self-
certification Form 556s purporting to certify non'generator storage units as PURPA
QFs." While it is not required for compliance with Schedule 73, these projects have
submitted Form 556 at FERC certitring their QF status. Your use of the word
Franklin Energl Storage
Defi ciency Letter Response
Page2
"purporting" to describe the Fomr 556 certification process Franklin has completed
suggests that the certification is merely theoretical or meaningless. I hope that is not the
case, as the Form 556s have been duly certified and accepted for filing by FERC - its
execution by the attomey for Franklin is neither meaniogless nor theoretical. As you
know, battery storage facilities are a class of QF recognized by FERC under PURPA.
Nevertheless, as noted above, it is not even an Idaho PUC requirement that the Forrr 556
be filed in order to comply with Schedule 73. We have done so in advance of our
commercial on line date as a courtesy to Idatro Power and believe that is more than
sufficient for purposes of going to the next step in the Schedule 73 process, which is
receipt of your indicative pricing proposal for each of the Franklin projects.
I believe I have addressed all ofthe concenm you raised in yesterday's lefier.
Please give me a call if you have any questions. In the meantime, we anticipate within
the next ten business days and pursuant to Section l(c) of Schedule 73, receipt of Idaho
Power's indicative pricing proposal.
Very truly yours,
J. Richardsorq Coursel for
Franklin Energy Storage One, Two, Three and Fou, LLCs;
Cc: Donovan Walker
ldatro Power Company
1221 West ldaho Street
Boise, tdaho 83702
ENC: 24X7 Production Spreadsheets
Franklin Enerry Storage
Defi cienry Letter Response
Page 3
BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES GOMMISSION
GASE NO. IPG-E-17-01
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 8
MAP OF FRANKLIN ENERGY
STORAGE ONE THROUGH FOUR, LLC,
AND
BLAGK MESA ENERGY, LLC
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