Request Summary
Resource Aggregation
Co-sponsors
Description Of Issue
Resource aggregation is currently limited to qualifying resources that are less than 1 MW. The cap on the size of individual resources eligible for aggregation should be increased, if not removed, if the aggregation criteria listed in BPM 105 is met. Idaho Power understands some additional criteria may be needed, or perhaps aggregation would be subject to review and approval by SPP/WPP. However, Idaho Power desires more flexibility regarding aggregation.
Proposed Solution
Remove or increase the limitation of 1 MW for resource aggregation.
Specific Document And Language
Section 3.3 of BPM 105
Suggested Language Update
Remove or increase the limitation of 1 MW for resource aggregation.
Benefits
Creates ease and consistency in reporting. Idaho Power has a few sets of projects with common POIs and ownership that are aggregated under single CAISO resource IDs for EIM participation and the data for these sets of projects is available on a aggregated basis. It seems reasonable that this would be sufficient for WRAP, and would allow Idaho Power to leverage existing data and create consistency.
Data Or Information