It's becoming clear that not all issues will be resolved by the time the pilot markets open up on June 1, 2001. Congestion Management Charges Commissioners want to see more work on cost allocation for congestion, placing more costs on users of congested transmission lines. Generators oppose this policy direction. Significant changes to this design may not be possible given the timeline for startup. Rule will sunset in 2 years.
Traditional generators propose that renewable generators alone pay for administrative fees.
TRPC opposes this, saying it is a state law requirement that should be shared as overhead by everyone. Moderate expectation that REC fees ultimately will not be assigned solely to renewable generators, either to load or to all generators. Labeling Rule A draft rule is out for review now. Bill is expected to pass.