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FAQ-12. On page 7 of the renewable energy resource presentation dated November 8 (found here), when discussing the renewable energy resource selection order, ComEd refers to “adjacent states”. How is “adjacent states” defined?

ComEd’s interpretation of the law is a very literal reading. ComEd defines “adjacent states” or adjoining states as states that share a border with the state of Illinois. These states are Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan.

This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008.

2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP.

FAQ-11. Does ComEd expect to use either the PJM-EIS GATS or the M-RETS exclusively? Will only one system be chosen as acceptable for the procurement plan? Will these systems be used in subsequent years when the IPA assumes responsibility for the procurement process?

ComEd intends to use both the PJM-EIS GATS and M-RETS for purposes of this procurement. ComEd is responsible for the renewable energy procurement plan in the first supply period and we do not know what the IPA will do in subsequent years.

11/20/2007, in Renewables RFP.

FAQ-10. Ameren, in their plan filed with the ICC, discussed hiring an independent engineering firm, separate from GATS/M-RETS, to perform verifications and audits on renewable energy facilities providing RECs. ComEd did not discuss this in its procurement plan. Please explain why ComEd feels this is unnecessary under its plan?

PJM-EIS GATS and M-RETS cover the PJM and MISO footprint, which includes all of Illinois and the adjacent states surrounding Illinois. These tracking systems have been well established and relied upon by other states for RPS compliance purposes. ComEd believes this is sufficient as third party verification.

11/20/2007, in Renewables RFP.

FAQ-9. Will the questions and answers from this November 8 conference call on the renewable energy resource procurement plan be published?

The questions and answers from the November 8 conference call on the renewable energy resource procurement plan were published to the FAQs page of this Web site on November 20, 2007.

This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008.

2/1/2008, in General.

FAQ-8. Is there any stipulation regarding the vintage of eligible RECs?

The contract term sheet for the Renewable Energy Credits Procurement stipulates that the renewable energy of each REC must be generated during the period from January 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009. The contract term sheet is available here.

This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008.

2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP.

FAQ-7. Will there be any limitations on the number of suppliers that can win in the RECs procurement process?

The details of the procurement process will be included in the document setting out the process and rules for the Renewable Energy Credits Procurement, to be posted within the coming weeks. An email announcement will be sent to all Web site registrants when materials become available. To receive email announcements, please register here. At this time, there are no limitations on the number of suppliers that can win RECs in the procurement process.

This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008.

2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP.

FAQ-6. Since RECs will be sourced from PJM-EIS GATS and M-RETS, where the renewable sources come from metered and e-metered systems, will facilities whose generation is not settled in the PJM or MISO settlement systems be acceptable, since they are not currently accepted by GATS or M-RETS?

Our understanding is that facilities whose generation is not settled in the PJM or MISO settlement systems are eligible to participate in PJM-EIS GATS and M-RETS. Please consult the PJM-EIS GATS administrator at http://www.pjm-eis.com/about/contact-eis.html for additional information regarding PJM-EIS GATS. Please consult the M-RETS administrator at http://www.m-rets.com/about/ContactUs.asp for additional information regarding M-RETS.

11/20/2007, in Renewables RFP.

FAQ-5. What is ComEd’s position on RECs generated by landfill gas to energy projects that participate in a retail rate program?

Landfill gas produced in Illinois is included as an acceptable renewable energy source. As such, RECs resulting from this type of generation and verified through PJM-EIS GATS or M-RETs would be acceptable. However, ComEd’s reading of recent changes to the Retail Rate Law is that suppliers that provide RECs to a utility for the purpose of meeting Illinois renewable energy portfolio standards would no longer be eligible to receive retail rate payments. These comments should not be construed as legal advice and therefore ComEd urges suppliers participating in the retail rate payment program to consult with their own counsel regarding such matters.

11/20/2007, in Renewables RFP.

FAQ-4. Could a generator that produces landfill gas and manually credit RECs to a PJM-EIS GATS account participate in the RFP?

The law specifies what renewable resources are eligible. The Procurement Administrator will provide additional guidance on this; procurement matters are not expected to be finalized prior to the issuance of the document setting out the process and rules for the Renewable Energy Credits Procurement, to be posted within the coming weeks. An email announcement will be sent to all Web site registrants when materials become available. To receive email announcements, please register here.

This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008.

2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP.

FAQ-3. On page 7 of the renewable energy resource presentation dated November 8 (found here), ComEd discusses the renewable energy resource selection order. How will price impact this selection process? For example, if the price for Illinois wind resources is high relative to the price of wind resources in adjacent states, will Illinois wind resources still be given priority?

Please note that the resource selection order, as presented on November 8, has been changed by the ICC’s December 19,2007 Final Order. Please see Section III.B.4.b of the Order, available here. The ICC has determined that the overreaching goal is to procure RECs equal to 2% of the 2006-2007 planning year eligible retail load within a budget constraint of approximately $18 million. To the extent possible (i.e. without reaching the budget constraint), priority will be given to RECs coming from wind resources, and then to Illinois resources.

This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008.

2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP.


CURRENT PROCUREMENT Home Documents & Data Announcements Calendar FAQs Renewables Links	Frequently Asked Questions Questions submitted through this site are generally answered within two business days. A response will be sent directly to the questioner. If a question is not within the scope of the Procurement Administrator's role or expertise, the Procurement Administrator may, instead of providing an answer, refer the questioner to an alternative source of information. All questions and answers are posted to this site, unless the question and answer repeat information already provided on the FAQ page or generally do not provide additional information that may be relevant to prospective suppliers. Do you have a question? Please click here. FAQs are posted periodically, please check back often for updated postings. Go to page: Previous 1(newest) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24(oldest) Next FAQ-12. On page 7 of the renewable energy resource presentation dated November 8 (found here), when discussing the renewable energy resource selection order, ComEd refers to “adjacent states”. How is “adjacent states” defined? ComEd’s interpretation of the law is a very literal reading. ComEd defines “adjacent states” or adjoining states as states that share a border with the state of Illinois. These states are Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan. This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008. 2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP. FAQ-11. Does ComEd expect to use either the PJM-EIS GATS or the M-RETS exclusively? Will only one system be chosen as acceptable for the procurement plan? Will these systems be used in subsequent years when the IPA assumes responsibility for the procurement process? ComEd intends to use both the PJM-EIS GATS and M-RETS for purposes of this procurement. ComEd is responsible for the renewable energy procurement plan in the first supply period and we do not know what the IPA will do in subsequent years. 11/20/2007, in Renewables RFP. FAQ-10. Ameren, in their plan filed with the ICC, discussed hiring an independent engineering firm, separate from GATS/M-RETS, to perform verifications and audits on renewable energy facilities providing RECs. ComEd did not discuss this in its procurement plan. Please explain why ComEd feels this is unnecessary under its plan? PJM-EIS GATS and M-RETS cover the PJM and MISO footprint, which includes all of Illinois and the adjacent states surrounding Illinois. These tracking systems have been well established and relied upon by other states for RPS compliance purposes. ComEd believes this is sufficient as third party verification. 11/20/2007, in Renewables RFP. Back to Top FAQ-9. Will the questions and answers from this November 8 conference call on the renewable energy resource procurement plan be published? The questions and answers from the November 8 conference call on the renewable energy resource procurement plan were published to the FAQs page of this Web site on November 20, 2007. This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008. 2/1/2008, in General. FAQ-8. Is there any stipulation regarding the vintage of eligible RECs? The contract term sheet for the Renewable Energy Credits Procurement stipulates that the renewable energy of each REC must be generated during the period from January 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009. The contract term sheet is available here. This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008. 2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP. FAQ-7. Will there be any limitations on the number of suppliers that can win in the RECs procurement process? The details of the procurement process will be included in the document setting out the process and rules for the Renewable Energy Credits Procurement, to be posted within the coming weeks. An email announcement will be sent to all Web site registrants when materials become available. To receive email announcements, please register here. At this time, there are no limitations on the number of suppliers that can win RECs in the procurement process. This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008. 2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP. FAQ-6. Since RECs will be sourced from PJM-EIS GATS and M-RETS, where the renewable sources come from metered and e-metered systems, will facilities whose generation is not settled in the PJM or MISO settlement systems be acceptable, since they are not currently accepted by GATS or M-RETS? Our understanding is that facilities whose generation is not settled in the PJM or MISO settlement systems are eligible to participate in PJM-EIS GATS and M-RETS. Please consult the PJM-EIS GATS administrator at http://www.pjm-eis.com/about/contact-eis.html for additional information regarding PJM-EIS GATS. Please consult the M-RETS administrator at http://www.m-rets.com/about/ContactUs.asp for additional information regarding M-RETS. 11/20/2007, in Renewables RFP. Back to Top FAQ-5. What is ComEd’s position on RECs generated by landfill gas to energy projects that participate in a retail rate program? Landfill gas produced in Illinois is included as an acceptable renewable energy source. As such, RECs resulting from this type of generation and verified through PJM-EIS GATS or M-RETs would be acceptable. However, ComEd’s reading of recent changes to the Retail Rate Law is that suppliers that provide RECs to a utility for the purpose of meeting Illinois renewable energy portfolio standards would no longer be eligible to receive retail rate payments. These comments should not be construed as legal advice and therefore ComEd urges suppliers participating in the retail rate payment program to consult with their own counsel regarding such matters. 11/20/2007, in Renewables RFP. FAQ-4. Could a generator that produces landfill gas and manually credit RECs to a PJM-EIS GATS account participate in the RFP? The law specifies what renewable resources are eligible. The Procurement Administrator will provide additional guidance on this; procurement matters are not expected to be finalized prior to the issuance of the document setting out the process and rules for the Renewable Energy Credits Procurement, to be posted within the coming weeks. An email announcement will be sent to all Web site registrants when materials become available. To receive email announcements, please register here. This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008. 2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP. FAQ-3. On page 7 of the renewable energy resource presentation dated November 8 (found here), ComEd discusses the renewable energy resource selection order. How will price impact this selection process? For example, if the price for Illinois wind resources is high relative to the price of wind resources in adjacent states, will Illinois wind resources still be given priority? Please note that the resource selection order, as presented on November 8, has been changed by the ICC’s December 19,2007 Final Order. Please see Section III.B.4.b of the Order, available here. The ICC has determined that the overreaching goal is to procure RECs equal to 2% of the 2006-2007 planning year eligible retail load within a budget constraint of approximately $18 million. To the extent possible (i.e. without reaching the budget constraint), priority will be given to RECs coming from wind resources, and then to Illinois resources. This response was first posted on 11/20/2007 and updated on 2/1/2008. 2/1/2008, in Renewables RFP.
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