FERC Filings
COMMENTS OF THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION IN RESPONSE TO NOTICE INVITING COMMENTS ON SEAMS RESOLUTION UPDATE BY PJM INTERCONNECTION, L.L.C., NEW YORK INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR, INC. AND ISO NEW ENGLAND, INC.
INTRODUCTION
Regional Transmission Organizations
Docket Nos. RT01-99-000,001, 002 and 003
Bangor Hydro-Electric Company
Docket Nos. RT01-86-000, 001 and 002
New York Independent System Operator Inc.
Docket Nos. RT01-95-000,001 and 002
PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Docket Nos. RT01-2-000,001, 002 and 003
PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Docket No. RT01-98-000
ISO New England, Inc.
New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. RT02-3-000
The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the northeast seams progress report presented at the FERC open meeting on January 15, 2003 and posted on the ISOs internet websites (Report). As stated in prior comments, EPSA believes that identifying and resolving seams issues is essential to the success of the Commission’s initiative to establish independent regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and well-functioning, competitive markets. For over three years EPSA, its member companies and other parties have vigorously participated in various efforts to address seams issues. The information contained in the Report reflects some positive developments, particularly the effort to resolve the capacity issue and advancements pertaining to the Open Scheduling System (OSS). Overall, the most significant improvements have occurred between PJM and the NYISO.