As the Minnesota C-BED utility filings come trickeling in to the Minnesota PUC I'll be posting them here for all to see. To view the C-BED statute language follow this link:
In the PUC's recent extension of the deadlines for comments on the proposed C-BED Tariffs the PUC specially requested special attention be paid to the following:
The Commission invites parties to comment on the merits of [the Utilities]C-BED petition. As part of parties' comments, the Commission requests that the parties address the requirements contained in Sec. 216B.1612 subparagraphs b and c. Sec. 216B.1612 subparagraphs b and c. contain the following requirements:
(b) The commission shall consider mechanisms to encourage the aggregation of C-BED projects.
(c) The Commission shall require that qualifying owners provide sufficient security to secure performance under the purchase power agreement, and shall prohibit the transfer of the C-BED project to a nonqualifying owner during the initial 20 years of the contract.
Questions regarding this matter may be directed to Marc Fournier at (651) 201-2214.
Brian Antonich Small Wind Program Analyst 612-870-3465 brian@windustry.org www.windustry.org
