1	Presentation to the Colorado Renewable Energy Forum January 20, 2006 Updates: Amendment 37 Implementation Xcel’s All Source Bidding PUC’s Least Cost Planning
2	Updates Amendment 37 Implementation Xcel’s All Source Bidding Evaluation PUC’s Least Cost Planning Rulemaking
3	Amendment 37 Implementation
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12	Xcel Energy’s All Source Bidding Evaluation Report
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14	Xcel Energy’s All Source Bidding Evaluation Report PSCo is required to file, within 45 days after selecting the winning bidders, a report that contains the following information: The number of winning bids The quantity of MW offered by the winning bidders A breakdown of the number of bids, and winning bids by resource type A description of the prices of the winning bids On Dec. 23 PSCo filed a motion for extraordinary protection. PSCo filed a highly-redacted “Public Version” and a “Highly Confidential Version” that can be viewed only by the PUC and OCC.
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16	Xcel Energy’s All Source Bidding Evaluation Report PSCo selected bids for: 1300 MW of gas-fired generation 260 MW, 264 MW, 75 MW, 133 MW, 253 MW 775 MW of wind generation 400 MW, 300 MW, 75 MW 30 MW of DSM (bids subjected to the Rate Impact Measurement test, which screens out projects that result in the utility’s lost revenue) These bids, together with Comanche 3, an exchange agreement settlement with PacifiCorp, and additional DSM agreed to in the Settlement Agreement, are expected to meet Xcel’s resource needs through 2012.
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18	Xcel Energy’s All Source Bidding Evaluation Report Wind Bids Proposals for new wind development totaled nearly 4,600 MW from 22 projects. Of this total, about 2,600 MW came from proposals that were previously submitted to PSCo in response to the 2004 Renewable Energy RFP. Over 1,200 MW of wind proposals were sited in either Wyoming or New Mexico, with the balance proposed on Colorado’s eastern plains. 20 of the 22 bids are proposed to be on-line in either 2006 or 2007, with the other remaining projects proposed for 2009 commercial operation.
19	Xcel Energy’s All Source Bidding Evaluation The Gas Price Forecast Here’s the question without an answer to date: What did PSCo use as their gas price forecast? “The company used the gas price forecast from the Summer 2004 Renewable Energy RFP.” “The new long-term price forecasts from the summer of 2005 did suggest that a new forecast was prudent to use in the All0Source evaluation. The new forecast showed slightly higher prices. For the 2007-2013 resource acquisition period the price of delivered gas increased by .09 $/MMBtu; for the 2007-2009 period the average annual price increased by 0.49 #/MMBtu and from 2007-2033 the average price increased by 0.27 $/MMBtu.”
20	The PUC’s Least Cost Planning Rulemaking
21	Background on the PUC’s Least Cost Planning Rulemaking The commitment to reopen the LCP rules was a concession resulting from the Dec. ‘04 Settlement Agreement regarding the 750 MW Comanche plant under construction in Pueblo. The docket represents an opportunity to address incentives, transparency, evaluation of demand and supply side resources, A37 values, community wind, etc. As required by the settlement, Xcel filed an application to open the LCP docket in October 2005. A workshop to scope out a proposed procedure was held on October 28, 2005. Preliminary comments on proposed rules were due on January 17, 2006. A workshop is scheduled for January 27, 2006. A rulemaking proceeding will commence in the Spring, 2006.
22	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Comments from the following parties have been filed: Colorado Office of Consumer Counsel Colorado Renewable Energy Society Colorado Working Landscapes/RM Farmers Union LS Power Associates Southwest Energy Efficiency Project Western Resource Advocates Xcel Energy The comments are posted on the Commission’s website at: http://www.dora.state.co.us/puc/rulemaking/05M-375E.htm A workshop is scheduled for Friday, January 27 at 9:00 a.m. in Xcel’s Technical Services Building (downstairs) at 550 15th Street, Denver.
23	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Colorado Office of Consumer Counsel Wants the Total Resource Cost test applied to Demand Side Management. Wants cost/benefit comparisons between purchased power and utility-built generation.
24	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Colorado Renewable Energy Society
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27	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking LS Power Associates
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29	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Western Resource Advocates Wants stronger compliance by Tri-State.
30	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Xcel Energy
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35	What’s New February 11^th- An Evening to Benefit the Colorado Renewable Energy Society February 22^nd- Net Metering/Interconnection Workshop
36	<2MW Interconnection and Net Metering: What You Need to Know February 22, 2006, 8 am to 4 pm Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Colorado Office of Energy Management and Conservation Colorado Renewable Energy Society Colorado Energy Science Center Interstate Renewable Energy Council SolarBound U.S. Department of Energy Solar Powers America Western Area Power Administration Status of Interconnection and Net Metering in Other U.S. States Interconnection and Net Metering Issues in the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005. Colorado Utility Experiences with Interconnection and Net Metering (Xcel Energy, Colorado Aquila, Fort Collins Utility, Delta-Montrose Electric Association, Colorado Springs Utilities, and others) Discussion of Amendment 37 Net Metering and Interconnection Rules; Renewable Portfolio Standards Amendment 37 Background (Applicability, Rebates, Renewable Energy Certificates, Interconnection (legal and financial issues) Net Metering (legal and financial issues) Technology Overview (Photovoltaics, Small Wind, Community Wind) Net Metering experiences in Colorado National Codes and Standards Development / Safety Issues (IEEE 1547, UL 1741) Roundtable Discussion with Participants Summary of Consensus & Non-Consensus Issues and Next Steps
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