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May 16, 2008

 

 

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Generation Interconnection Process Reform (GIPR) Initiative

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Summary

The CAISO filed with FERC on May 15 a petition for waiver of certain provisions of the CAISO Large Generator Interconnection Procedures (LGIP) to facilitate the transition to the GIPR.  The CAISO has adjusted the overall schedule for the GIPR Initiative. 

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Main Text

On May 15, 2008 the California ISO (CAISO) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a petition for waiver of provisions of the LGIP to facilitate the transition to the GIPR.  This filing has been assigned FERC Docket No. ER08-960-000 and can be viewed at the following locations:

 

Since January 2008, the CAISO has been engaged in a stakeholder process to reform its current LGIP.  This process is known as the GIPR initiative.  The CAISO has adjusted the overall schedule for the GIPR initiative to accommodate further dialog between the CAISO and Stakeholders.  The new schedule and details for stakeholder activities are as follows and supersede all prior CAISO Market Notices:

 

May 21, 2008   -    Revised draft GIPR proposal posted by close of business

May 28, 2008   -    Conference call to discuss the GIPR proposal (see details below)

May 30, 2008   -    Draft GIPR Tariff language revisions to the CAISO Tariff posted by close of business

June 6, 2008   -    Initial stakeholder comments on the draft GIPR Tariff language due by close of business (to guide the June 10 Stakeholder meeting agenda)

June 10, 2008 -    Stakeholder meeting to discuss draft Tariff language (see details below)

June 17, 2008 -    Final stakeholder comments on the GIPR Tariff language due by close of business

July 9, 2008    -    GIPR proposal presented to CAISO Governing Board for approval

 

The CAISO will post the above referenced proposal and tariff language to its website at: http://www.caiso.com/1f42/1f42c00d28c30.html.  Stakeholders should submit all comments on the GIPR Tariff language to isoqueue@caiso.com.

 

May 28, 2008 Conference Call

Time:  1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Call-in Number:  1-800-230-1766

International Call-in:  1-612-332-0335

Conference ID:  Not Required

 

June 10, 2008 Stakeholder Meeting

Time:  10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Location:  CAISO Offices, 101 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, California

Conference Call Information

Call-in Number:  1-888-276-0010

Conference ID:  Not Required

Web Conference Information

Web Address:  www.webmeeting.att.com

Meeting Number:  8662054243

Access Code:  3459258

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For More Information Contact

Steve Rutty at srutty@caiso.com or 916.608.2126

Grant Rosenblum at grosenblum@caiso.com or 916.608.7138

The California ISO strives to be a world-class electric transmission organization built around a globally recognized and inspired team providing cost-effective and reliable service, well-balanced energy market mechanisms, and high-quality information for the benefit of our customers.

151 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA 95630

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