N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16 § 1001.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 1001.5 - Exhibit 5: electric system effects

Exhibit 5 shall contain:

(a) A system reliability impact study, performed in accordance with the open access transmission tariff of the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, that shows expected flows on the system under normal, peak and emergency conditions and effects on stability of the interconnected system, including the necessary technical analyses (thermal, voltage, short circuit and stability) to evaluate the impact of the interconnection. The study shall include the new electric interconnection between the facility and the point of interconnection, as well as any other system upgrades required.

(b) An evaluation of the potential significant impacts of the facility and its interconnection to transmission system reliability at a level of detail that reflects the magnitude of the impacts.

(c) A discussion of the benefits and detriments of the facility on ancillary services and the electric transmission system, including impacts associated with reinforcements and new construction necessary as a result of the facility.

(d) An analysis of any reasonable alternatives that would mitigate adverse reliability impacts and maintain voltage, stability, thermal limitations, and short circuit capability at adequate levels.

(e) An estimate of the increase or decrease in the total transfer capacity across each affected interface, and if a forecasted reduction in transfer capability across affected interfaces violates reliability requirements, an evaluation of reasonable corrective measures that could be employed to mitigate or eliminate said reduction.

(f) A description of criteria, plans, and protocols for generation and ancillary facilities design, construction, commissioning, and operation, including as appropriate to generation technology:

(1) engineering codes, standards, guidelines and practices that apply;

(2) generation facility type certification;

(3) procedures and controls for facility inspection, testing and commissioning; and

(4) maintenance and management plans, procedures and criteria.

(g) If there is a thermal component to the facility the applicant is to provide heat balance diagrams at various load levels and generation configurations demonstrating that the facility is utilizing the best use of heat from the facility.

(h) For wind power and other facilities where it is contemplated that a portion of a new interconnection substation to be built will be transferred to the transmission owner:

(1) describe the substation facilities to be transferred and the contemplated future transaction, including a timetable for the future transfer;

(2) describe how the substation-interconnection design will meet the transmission owner's requirements; and

(3) define the operational and maintenance responsibilities for the substation and how they will meet the transmission owner's standards.

(i) Facility maintenance and management plans, procedures and criteria, specifically addressing the following topics:

(1) turbine maintenance, safety inspections, and tower integrity; and

(2) electric transmission, gathering and interconnect line inspections, maintenance, and repairs, including:

(i) vegetation clearance requirements;

(ii) vegetation management plans and procedures;

(iii) inspection and maintenance schedules;

(iv) notification and public relations for work in public right-of-way; and

(v) minimization of interference with electric and communications distribution systems.

(j) Vegetation management practices for switchyard and substation yards, and for danger trees (trees that due to location and condition are a particular threat to fall on and damage electrical equipment) around stations, specifications for clearances, inspection and treatment schedules, and environmental controls to avoid off-site effects.

(k) If the applicant will entertain proposals for sharing above ground facilities with other utilities (communications, cable, phone, cell phone relays, and similar facilities), criteria and procedures for review of such proposals.

(l) A status report on equipment availability and expected delivery dates for major components including heat recovery steam generators, towers, turbines, transformers, and related major equipment.

(m) A description of the generating facility's blackstart capabilities, if any.

(n) After consultation with DPS, NYISO, and the local transmission owners to identify applicable requirements, an identification and demonstration of the degree of compliance with all relevant applicable reliability criteria of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council Inc., New York State Reliability Council, and the local interconnecting transmission utility, including any criteria regarding blackstart and fuel switching capabilities.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 § 1001.5