Notice of PURPA 111(d) Standards Consideration & Hearing Process
Notice to YVEA Members
YAMPA Valley Electric Association, INC.
Notice of Hearing to Consider Purpa IIJA 2021 Section 111(d)(20) And (21)
Standards regarding demand-response practices and EV charging programs and request for comments
On October 25, 2022, Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. (“YVEA”) adopted Resolution 22-07, establishing a hearing date of August 22, 2023, for consideration of PURPA Section 111(d) standards (20) and (21) regarding demand response practices and electric vehicle charging programs (collectively, “PURPA Standards”), respectively. On December 20, 2022, YVEA adopted Resolution 22-09, establishing the procedural schedule to consider the PURPA Standards.
YVEA invites comments and related materials on the PURPA Standards from interested participants. Comments and materials may be submitted via email. Such comments are due no later than 5 p.m. MDT, July 1, 2023, and should include the submitting party’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.
YVEA shall hold a public hearing on August 22, 2023, at 12 p.m., at YVEA headquarters located at 2211 Elk River Road, Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the purposes of considering the PURPA Standards, staff recommendations, and comments from interested participants. Such consideration shall include an opportunity for interested participants to provide oral comments on the PURPA Standards, previously submitted comments, and staff recommendations with respect to the PURPA Standards.
Those interested in participating in the hearing must provide YVEA notice of intent to participate no later than August 1, 2023. All materials related to YVEA’s consideration of the PURPA Standards, including the PURPA Standards, Resolution 22-07, Resolution 22-09, this notice of hearing, and any related staff recommendations are posted to yvea.com and available at the offices of YVEA.
Timeline for Compliance with PURPA
YAMPA Valley Electric Association
Timeline for Compliance With PURPA IIJA 2021
| Activity | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Co-op Staff Presents Resolution Establishing Hearing Date for Consideration of PURPA Section 111(d)(20) and (21) Standards; | October 25, 2022 |
| Co-op Staff presents resolution regarding proceeding procedures and timeline for approval at December board meeting | December 20, 2022 Board Meeting |
| Co-op Staff examines, and completes analysis of, PURPA IIJA Standards with assistance of any consultants | December 20, 2022 to April 25, 2023 |
| Co-op Staff: | |
| 1. Submits Notice of PURPA IIJA Proceeding for publication in the May YVEA Newsletter; | By April 1, 2023 |
| 2. Posts Notice of PURPA IIJA Proceeding on co-op's web site; | By May 1, 2023 |
| 3. Publishes Notice of PURPA IIJA Proceeding one time in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the co-op's service territory; | By May 1, 2023 |
| Comments due from interested participants; | July 1, 2023 |
| Co-op Staff considers comments, if any, and PURPA IIJA analysis, and prepares a recommendation for the board in the form of a Proposed Determination on PURPA IIJA Standards as described in the resolution | July 1, 2023, to July 17, 2023 |
| Co-op Staff posts Proposed Determination on co op web site and submits proposal to board for consideration at July board meeting | July 17, 2023 |
| Co-op Staff presents Proposed Determination to board and board discusses and approves proposal with any board changes | July 18, 2023 Board Meeting |
| A special meeting scheduled to hear additional comments from public | July 25, 2023 Special Board Meeting |
| Co-op Staff posts the approved proposal on the co-op's website with notice of hearing and opportunity to comment on the proposal at the hearing; Staff schedules court reporter or arranges audio recording for hearing. | By August 1, 2023 |
| Public hearing and opportunity to comment on Proposed Determination orally or in writing and to question Co-op Staff, consultants, and participants | August 22, 2023 |
| After considering comments on Proposed Determination at hearing, Co-op Staff submits final recommendation to board, posts final recommendation on web site. | September 20, 2023 |
| Board considers Staff's final recommendation and makes final determination on PURPA IIJA Standards at October 2023 board Meeting | October 24, 2023 |
| Co-op Staff finalizes board's written determination, submits to YVEA Newsletter for publication next available issue, and posts determination on co-op web site | By November 15, 2023 |
16 U.S. Code §2621(d)
Demand Response is defined as a member shifting their energy consumption away from a period when there is typically high energy usage in a planned or automated manner. YVEA’s Board of Directors will review Demand Response policies presented by staff around the following:
- In general. Each electric utility shall promote the use of demand-response and demand-flexibility practices by commercial, residential, and industrial consumers to reduce electricity consumption during periods of unusually high demand.
- Rate Recovery- (ii)Nonregulated electric utilities. A nonregulated electric utility may establish rate mechanisms for the timely recovery of the costs of promoting demand-response and demand flexibility practices in accordance with subparagraph (2).
YVEA’s Board of Directors will review Electric Vehicle charging policies presented by staff around the following:
- Each State shall consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including the establishment of rates that –
- promote affordable and equitable electric vehicle charging options for residential, commercial, and public electric vehicle charging infrastructure,
- improve the customer experience associated with electric vehicle charging, including by reducing charging times for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles,
- accelerate third-party investment in electric vehicle charging for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; and
- appropriately recover the marginal costs of delivering electricity to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Documents & Resources
- Resolution 22-09 of the Yampa Valley Electric Association, INC. Board of Directors: Establishing the Procedural Schedule for Consideration of the PURPA Section 111(d)(20) and (21) Standards (PDF)
- YVEA Resolution 22-07 (PURPA Section 111 Hearing Date) (DOCX)
- 2023 Staff Recommendation on PURPA 111(d) Standards (PDF)
- Resolution: PURPA 11(d) Final Determination (DOCX)
Member Comments
Download PURPA Public Comment, Norm Weaver (PDF)