Request Summary
Capability Testing Requirements are Restrictive
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Description Of Issue
Capability testing requirements are too restrictive and leads to existing, performing generation, to not receive adequate credit in the Forward Showing. Idaho Power does not typically perform capability tests in the summer due to potential operational issues during peak load conditions.
Proposed Solution
BPM 105 should be revised to allow operational data in lieu of a capability test with allowance for unit ambient temperature capacity curves to be applied to data. This approach would still ensure accurate capacity values are reflected in the program, without having to perform capability testing during critical times.
Specific Document And Language
BPM 105, Section 3.4.2.1
Suggested Language Update
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