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Frequently Asked Questions | Western Spirit Transmission
What is Western Spirit?
Who will own the line?
Who are the participating entities?
The Western Spirit Transmission Line (”Western Spirit”) is a proposed 345 kV
transmission line that will connect more than 800 MW of new wind power to
the existing New Mexico grid. Western Spirit is currently owned by the New
Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (”NM RETA”), which is co-
developing the line with Pattern Energy Group 2 LP (”Pattern Development”),
a private renewable power company. After Western Spirit is constructed it will
be acquired by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (”PNM”), and it
will strengthen New Mexico’s grid and enhance its ability to run on renewable
power. Western Spirit was selected by PNM as the best option for a capacity
upgrade needed to enable the construction of over 800 MW of new wind
projects. The line has been under development since 2010 when NM RETA first
identified it as a benefit to the New Mexico grid.
NM RETA currently owns the line and is co-developing the project with Pattern
Development. NM RETA and Pattern Development will construct Western
Spirit, and once it is operational PNM will acquire the asset.
New Mexico Renewable Transmission Authority (“NM RETA”)
NM RETA is a state authority established by statute to identify and develop
transmission to enable renewable energy in New Mexico. NM RETA first
identified Western Spirit in 2010 as a benefit to the grid and is the current
owner & co-developer of the project.
Pattern Development 2 LP (“Pattern Development”)
Pattern Development is NM RETA’s private co-development partner for
Western Spirit. Pattern Development is a global leader in wind, solar, and
transmission with over 5,000 MW placed in service, including New Mexico’s
largest wind energy investments to date.
The Public Service Company of New Mexico (“PNM”)
PNM is the largest grid operator in New Mexico and will acquire Western Spirit
when it is operational as a capacity upgrade that will enable the construction
of over 800 MW of new wind energy. The investment and acquisition cost of
Western Spirit will be repaid by Pattern Development’s wind projects.
Project Background & Description | Western Spirit Transmission
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Who is getting the wind power?
Will this line benefit New Mexico?
More than half of the 800 MW is already under contract, and the remaining
is being actively marketed throughout the west. The wind power enabled
by Western Spirit would be available to interested New Mexico utilities or
electric co-ops, provided the power contracts are deemed just and reasonable
by relevant regulatory bodies such as the New Mexico Public Regulations
Commission (NM PRC). However, Western Spirit is not being built with any
expectation or requirement that PNM should buy any of the enabled wind
power, and PNM’s acquisition of the line does not represent any express
intention to contract for the wind power.
Yes. The Western Spirit transmission line will create hundreds of jobs, support
local communities through property tax payments, and allow New Mexico to
harness and export its great wind energy resource, bringing new investments
of approximately $1.5 billion in new wind farms to New Mexico.
In addition, the line will help address a need for increased transmission
reliability in light of new renewable energy goals. The New Mexico electric grid
is currently at capacity between Albuquerque and the wind-rich areas in the
central and eastern parts of the state, but Western Spirit will add capacity and
significant strength to the grid, making the PNM system much more prepared
to run on a majority of renewable energy power, as required by 2030 under
New Mexico’s Energy Transition Act.
The new wind farms made possible by the Western Spirit transmission line
will also bring significant financial contributions to local communities through
employment opportunities, college training, property taxes, and landowner
royalties. State and local governments can use their new sources of revenue to
support local community needs, such as improvements to schools, hospitals,
fire departments, and police services.
Currently, New Mexico has more than 1,100 MW of installed wind capacity
and 1,000 to 2,000 people in jobs related to the wind industry. The Western
Spirit transmission line will almost double the amount of wind energy available
in New Mexico, enabling 800 MW of wind to come onto to the grid, tapping
into New Mexico’s incredible natural wind resources, and making wind power
from central New Mexico available to New Mexico utilities and co-ops that
otherwise would not be able to access this incredible natural resource.
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Is Western Spirit fully permitted?
Does this project require NM PRC
oversight on siting?
Does this project require any
NM PRC oversight?
Does this project require any other
regulatory approvals besides those
from the NM PRC?
Does FERC need to approve the
acquisition before the NM PRC?
When will construction begin?
No. The project itself still requires some approvals from the NM PRC, and
the PNM acquisition will require approval from the NM PRC and the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
No. NM RETA is a state government authority that is exempt from the siting
and location regulations which apply to privately developed transmission
lines. This streamlined permitting authority is one of the primary benefits NM
RETA can offer to invite private investment in New Mexico from companies
like Pattern Development. Even so, NM RETA is required to consider the best
interest of the citizens of New Mexico, and has ensured that the Western
Spirit project is responsibly sited with regard to environmental considerations.
Pattern Development has internal standards that outpace the industry, and
which it applies to all of its energy infrastructure, including wind, solar, and
transmission projects.
Yes. The NM PRC’s approval is needed for the acquisition of the transmission
line from NM RETA and Pattern Development. For the project to go forward
the NM PRC also must affirm that there will be no negative implications for the
reliability of the electric grid prior to construction and operations of the line.
Yes. PNM is required to obtain FERC approval for the incremental rate that
will be charged to Pattern Development’s wind projects as new transmission
customers, to ensure that the cost of the line will be isolated from and will not
impact PNM’s existing retail and wholesale ratepayers.
No, and nor does the NM PRC have to approve the acquisition before FERC.
The approval of both regulators is necessary for the project, but the approvals
need not be obtained in a certain order.
The project is expected to begin construction by early 2020, for a commercial
operations date in 2021.
Project Permitting | Western Spirit Transmission
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What is the permitting timeline? » May 2019 – PNM applies for FERC approval of acquisition and incremental
tariff rate and NM PRC approval of acquisition
» FERC will have up to 180 days to act on the acquisition portion
(a “203 application”) and up to 60 days to act on the incremental
rate filing (a “205 filing”).
» For the NM PRC approval, PNM is requesting a 6-month
approval process.
» Q1 2020 – Western Spirit obtains all necessary permits
» Q1 2020 – Western Spirit acquires real property rights.
» Q1 2020 – Western Spirit commences construction.
» Q2 2021 – PNM acquisition and commercial operation of Western Spirit.
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Why is PNM buying the line?
Will this affect PNM ratepayers?
Does PNM get a Return on
Investment with the
transmission line?
Was this decision informed by the
Energy Transition Act?
Pattern Development has a transmission service request for 800 MW of new
capacity on the PNM system, and PNM identified Western Spirit as the best
option to meet that need.
Under federal law, PNM has an obligation to identify and enable capacity
upgrades for new transmission customers like Pattern Development, provided
that those new customers can fund the upgrades necessary to deliver new
power to an existing grid. Several years ago, PNM selected Western Spirit as
the best option to upgrade New Mexico’s capacity, in part because NM RETA
had already been developing the line for over eight years and as such it has a
high degree of certainty to be completed in a timely manner.
No, not directly. The investment in Western Spirit will be repaid entirely by
Pattern Development’s wind facilities once they are operational, by way of a
new incremental rate that will be designed to exempt current PNM ratepayers
from the cost of the capacity upgrade. Pattern Development’s wind energy
projects will fund the transmission service cost with revenue from their power
purchase agreements, including about 500 MW contracted to off-takers
throughout the west, including off-takers in California.
However, if PNM at a future date opts to contract for some of the remaining
wind capacity, such a contract would be subject to the regular authority and
review of the NM PRC, and if the NM PRC deems such a contract reasonable
then a portion of the power price would represent some of the transmission
service cost.
Yes, the money to fund the acquisition or construction of transmission lines
is obtained through banks and investors, who expect a return on their
investment. The rate of that return is determined by either FERC or the NM
PRC, whoever has jurisdiction over the ratemaking.
No. This acquisition contract represents the culmination of a process which
began years ago when PNM evaluated capacity upgrade options in response
to its obligations under federal law to respond to transmission service requests
from wind companies throughout the state. The alignment with the grid needs
presented by the Energy Transaction Act is a coincidental benefit to this
transaction, as the addition of Western Spirit will make the PNM system better
prepared to run on a majority of renewable power.
PNM Acquisition | Western Spirit Transmission
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How was the route for the Western
Spirit transmission line determined?
In 2011, NM RETA and Power Network New Mexico developed several
possible transmission line routes. Pattern Development and NM RETA
jointly have worked to select and refine one of these alternatives. Pattern
Development and NM RETA gathered a wide range of information through
agency coordination, existing geographic information sources, and field
reconnaissance to inform the route. Pattern Development and NM RETA
worked with federal, state, and county agencies, environmental NGOs, and
Native American tribes to select a route. The Western Spirit transmission line
was sited in a way that minimizes the overall effect of the transmission line on
the natural and human environment while avoiding unreasonable and circuitous
routes, unreasonable costs, and special design requirements.
Representatives of Pattern Development will meet with each landowner
affected by the Western Spirit project and will take landowner feedback into
consideration when determining structure placements and other issues of
concern to landowners.
Land and Right of Way | Western Spirit Transmission
Is the Western Spirit transmission
line route final?
Pattern Development and NM RETA have worked with a wide range of
interested parties to select a route, including federal, state, and county
agencies, environmental NGOs, and Native American tribes, and does not
expect any substantial changes to the Western Spirit transmission line route.
Pattern Development will meet with each landowner affected by the Western
Spirit transmission line and will take landowner feedback into consideration
when determining structure placements and possible route adjustments.
Will Western Spirit use
eminent domain?
Though Pattern Development strives for 100% voluntarily negotiated property
rights, NM RETA was created by the New Mexico state legislature with
statutory rights to exercise eminent domain, so long as the property owner
is compensated. Pattern Development and NM RETA have a commitment to
use every effort to negotiate in good faith with landowners, with a goal to
acquire 100% of necessary right-of-way through voluntary, fairly compensated
contracts. However, eminent domain can be critical for financing linear
infrastructure in cases where certain landowners are absentee or deceased
without heirs, so no living person is available to negotiate. Pattern has
acquired 100% of its property rights for previous projects through
landowner negotiation and will use every effort to keep a landowner at the
negotiation table.
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Why does RETA have the power of
eminent domain?
What is the benefit of eminent
domain to New Mexico?
Will eminent domain be used
by PNM?
Are there any tribal or federal
lands involved?
The government of New Mexico created NM RETA as a means to invite
private sector investment into New Mexico and to expedite the transition to
an economy rich with renewable power. New Mexico provided several means
to invite the private sector, including financing support, permitting support,
development support, and in certain circumstances the use of eminent domain,
so long as landowners are compensated fairly. As NM RETA is a state agency
acting on behalf of the citizens of New Mexico, it is tasked with managing its
powers and authorities responsibly as it partners with private companies like
Pattern Development to deliver on its mandate to identify the best renewable
energy transmission lines for New Mexico, and invite in the private capital and
expertise to bring those projects to fruition.
Granting eminent domain is a critical tool of last resort. It enables the
opportunity to keep projects moving forward after reasonable efforts have
been made to provide a fair market value for property. It is also a way to
continue to attract renewable investments, which benefits the economic
development of the state.
PNM will not be involved with any of the development or right-of-way
acquisition, as the build-transfer agreement requires the line to be fully
constructed and operational prior to PNM assuming ownership of the asset.
Therefore, even though PNM has eminent domain authority in some instances,
PNM’s authority will not be involved in any of the land right acquisition in
any form.
Yes. The Western Spirit transmission line has entered into voluntary and
mutually agreed-upon contracts to cross the Pueblo of Isleta. The line will also
cross land controlled by the Bureau of Reclamation around the Rio Grande
river crossing.
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How long is the transmission line?
What is a right-of-way?
Western Spirit Transmission LLC estimates that the Western Spirit Transmission
line will be approximately 165 miles long.
A right-of-way is a legal arrangement to allow use of a portion of property for a
specific purpose, such as an easement for a transmission line or an access road.
What is the width of the
right-of-way?
Can participating landowners drill
for oil and gas on their property?
Can participating landowners
extract gravel or other surface
minerals from their land?
Will Western Spirit Transmission
LLC be able to sell or reassign my
easement for another use such as
a pipeline?
What is the time frame for the line?
Are transmission lines able to span
waterways and wetlands?
Will the project study potential
avian impacts?
Western Spirit Transmission LLC estimates that the right-of-way for the Western
Spirit Transmission line will be 150 feet wide.
Yes, provided that the drill site is not located within the right-of-way of the
transmission line.
Yes, provided that the pit is not located within of the transmission right-of-way
and does not interfere with the project’s ability to access the line.
No. The easement agreement will specify that NM RETA can use the easement
solely in connection with an electric transmission line.
Negotiations for right-of-way agreements will continue in 2019 with
construction estimated to begin in 2020.
Yes. Often the length of a transmission line is long enough that tower
structures can avoid sensitive areas like wetlands and bodies of water.
We will perform bird surveys to find potential threatened and endangered
species, including some species of eagles.
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How many phases of the project
are planned?
What happens if the line
changes ownership?
Will herbicides be used in the right-
of-way corridor?
How do we set up a meeting
with you?
Can landowners install fencing
within the easement right-of-way?
Can farming and ranching continue
in the easement area or under
the line?
Any changes in the ownership would require the new owner to honor
existing agreements.
If used, chemical vegetation management will be compliant with federal, state
and/or county-approved control measures. Western Spirit Transmission LLC plans
to use local contractors to handle any necessary vegetation management..
You can contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone
at (505) 375-1324. You can also send us a message through our contact portal
on our website: westernspirittransmission.com.
Yes, provided that Western Spirit Transmission LLC and its contractors continue
to have access to the right-of-way.
Yes. Western Spirit Transmission LLC will acquire easements, but the land will
still belong to the landowners and can be used for activities such as farming,
grazing, and other activities that do not interfere with the operation of the line.
Farming of row crops can continue under the lines. There will be sufficient
clearance under the transmission line to grow full-height crops (up to about 10
feet tall), not including tree crops, and to operate standard farm equipment.
Ranching and grazing are totally compatible and will not be restricted.
Less than 1% of the total easement area for the project will be occupied by
structure footprints.
The project is planned to be completed in one phase.
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What can be planted in the
easement area?
Can hunting occur near the
transmission line or within the right-
of-way?
How will Western Spirit
Transmission LLC acquire right-of-
way for this project?
Crops less than 10 feet tall may be grown safely under power lines. The
easement area can also be used for pasture and grazing lands. Western Spirit
Transmission LLC must comply with the public safety standards of National
Electrical Safety Code and North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Standards to ensure the reliable operation of the transmission line. These
standards place restrictions on tree height under and around transmission lines.
Hunting is one of many compatible outdoor recreational activities that can
occur within and adjacent to the transmission line right-of-way.
Western Spirit Transmission LLC and NM RETA will acquire an easement from
landowners. The easement will grant NM RETA certain surface rights over a
specific portion of the property. Participating landowners will not be asked to
sell their land. Easement agreements will be negotiated individually with each
landowner and will consider many factors including, but not limited to:
» Existing uses of the land (e.g., crops vs. grazing vs. residential)
» Type and number of structures that will be placed on the land
» The requirement for future access rights to the land
» Environmental conditions
Western Spirit Transmission LLC requires that its representatives follow a Code
of Conduct, which provides that all representatives treat every landowner with
consideration and respect. In addition, Western Spirit Transmission LLC strives
to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with landowners by working in
a respectful and collaborative manner for the life of the project.
How much will Western Spirit
Transmission LLC pay for the right
of-way?
Western Spirit Transmission LLC is committed to compensating landowners
fairly and seeks to reach voluntarily negotiated agreements with 100% of the
landowners along the line’s route. The landowner compensation package will
include an easement payment, based on the size of the easement required
and market value of the land, and an additional payment for each structure
placed on the landowner’s property. Other payments may be made in certain
circumstances, including for:
» Crop damage
» Commercially marketable timber
» Irrigation interference 10
How will the market value of the
land be determined?
What is the payment structure for
the Western Spirit Transmission line?
How close can the transmission line
be to a home? Can any structure be
within your right-of-way?
Will homes be located within
the easement?
What if damages occur to fencing or
other property during construction
or maintenance?
Western Spirit Transmission LLC will engage a certified independent appraisal
firm to determine each easement’s fair market value per acre based on a
market data study, which will analyze recent arms-length sales in in the area for
similar types of land.
Easement payments are made in two lump sum installments. The first
installment is paid upon a landowner’s execution of an option. The second
lump sum is paid when Western Spirit Transmission LLC exercises the option.
Western Spirit Transmission LLC and NM RETA will attempt to identify potential
routes as far from homes as possible, while also taking into account other
routing criteria.
Habitable structures are not allowed within the right-of-way.
No. In order to comply with National Electrical Safety Code requirements
and good utility practice, habitable structures may not be located within a
transmission line right-of-way.
Western Spirit Transmission LLC will either repair or compensate landowners, at
the landowner’s election, for damages to improvements or personal property
that occur during the construction or maintenance of the line on their property.
What classifications of land does
the Western Spirit Transmission line
expect to cross?
When will landowners receive
easement payments?
Right-of-way acquisition for a project of this size and located in the State of
New Mexico involves both private and State Trust lands; however, the majority
of our route passes primarily through private land.
Representatives are available to begin discussion of compensation for
easements with affected landowners. A portion of the compensation for
easements will be paid as soon as landowners sign an option, and the
remainder will be paid prior to or simultaneously with the execise of the option
and recording of the easement. This second installment is expected to be paid
prior to start of construction. Structure payments also will be paid prior to start
of construction.11
Why do you need the
Survey Consent?
Does a Survey Consent obligate
me to sign an option or
easement agreement?
Can I place a time limit on my
Survey Consent?
Does a Survey Consent indemnify
me to accidents that may occur?
Does your team have fire
suppression on site during
survey and construction?
What do you do with the excess
rock from the pole positioning?
Western Spirit is asking that you sign a Survey Consent in order to grant us
temporary access to your property for purposes of performing biological,
cultural, easement boundary, wetland and geotechnical surveys. These surveys
help us determine the feasibility of the route across your property, as well as
identify potential issues or areas such as, for example, wetlands, threatened
or endangered species or cultural artifacts, that would need to be avoided or
mitigated. For more information we have a document that explains the types
of surveys we are utilizing.
Signing a Survey Consent does not obligate you in any way to sign an option
or easement. If this is a concern, the landowner can add a statement to the
“Restrictions or Comments” section in the Survey Consent specifically stating
this. A landowner can rescind their signed Survey Consent at any time by
sending the Western Spirit team a written note or email.
You can place a time limit (i.e. only for 6 months) on your Survey Consent by
expressly writing that in the “Restrictions or Comments” section. You can write
in any other specific restrictions, comments or information, and we and our
agents must comply with them.
A few examples of such are: » Grantee must provide 24-hour prior notice before entering the property
each time » Grantee must be accompanied by Owner or a representative of Owner » Access is only permitted through the southern gate off of Highway 70 » Gate Code is 3214; gates must be left closed at all times
The Survey Consent specifically provides an indemnity to protect the
landowner in the event that the Grantee or its agents cause any damage or
harm to persons or property as a result of the survey activities.
Yes. All construction crews working on the line are required to have fire
suppression onsite. Survey crews will generally have fire suppression in their
pickup trucks for safety purposes. When survey crews are traveling on foot
however, they are not required to carry fire suppression.
Excess rock will generally be used onsite to support permanent erosion control
and/or traffic barriers.
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Is water needed by the construction
team to build the line?
Does the option or easement
agreement provide that any entry
into the property by the Grantee
be at its own risk?
What is done for erosion (ie:
terraces, berms or ditching)?
Who will maintain the roads?
Can the easement be shared later
with other utilities such as fiber
optics, gas, telephone, distribution
lines, etc?
Yes. Construction water will be needed throughout construction for dust
mitigation as well as grading/excavating.
The Option Agreement includes a right of access to the Property to the
Grantee. Such entry is at the Grantee’s risk, as the Grantee waives any claims
against the landowner unless it is caused by the gross negligence or intentional
misconduct of the landowner.
Erosion control will be managed in accordance with the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) permit for the duration of construction.
This will include straw wattle, sand bags, berms, etc. in disturbed areas to
mitigate erosion. It is also worth noting that we are also developing a set of
standard best management practices with the Claunch-Pinto Soil and Water
Conservation District and New Mexico State Forestry stakeholders to address
erosion control, stormwater management, reseeding, impacts to streams,
vegetative management and invasive weed management.
Existing public roads — Western Spirit may improve and will be required to
repair any damage that may occur during the construction of the transmission
line. Once the project is placed into operation the public roads will be
maintained pursuant to county or state regulations in the same manner as all
other public roads in the state.
Existing private roads — Western Spirit may improve and will be required to
repair any damage that may occur during the construction of the transmission
line. Once the project is complete existing private roads will be maintained by
their owner.
New access roads constructed by Western Spirit - Western Spirit will maintain
all roads constructed by the project and used as long-term access roads for the
transmission line.
The easement is granted solely for the purpose of one electrical utility line. It
cannot be used for any other purpose.
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What level of Insurance coverage
does Western Spirit maintain?
The Renewable Energy Transmission Authority of New Mexico maintains
general liability insurance as required by New Mexico state law and
regulations. Similarly, Pattern Development maintains general liability insurance
in accordance with good business practices.
How is the landowner protected
from liability caused by Grantee?
The Option Agreement requires that Western Spirit indemnify the landowner
for any injury to persons or damages to property, unless it is caused by the
gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the landowner. This indemnity
survives the expiration of the Option Agreement, even after the Grant of
Easement is exercised.
What happens if livestock is injured
or killed by workers during the
survey, construction or long-term
maintenance of the line?
Under the terms of the Option Agreement the Grantee is responsible for all
damages to livestock, crops, improvements or other personal property of the
landowner caused by the Grantee or its agents.
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What is NM RETA and what does
it do?
How long has the Western
Spirit transmission line been
under development?
Has NM RETA worked with any
other private companies on
Western Spirit?
The New Mexico legislature created NM RETA by statute in 2007 as a
governmental instrument to identify the best routes for transmission for the
people of New Mexico as we move to an economy rich with renewable energy,
and then to invite investment from the private sector to help finance, plan,
acquire, maintain and operate certain renewable transmission and energy
storage facilities. NM RETA has worked with several companies in the past, but
Western Spirit will be the first project that NM RETA brings to construction and
commercial operations.
Under its lease agreement with Pattern Development, NM RETA will:
» Coordinate with Pattern Development regarding project development
» Coordinate and assist in obtaining all material permits
» Jointly develop the route with Pattern Development and advise on any
suggested adjustments or refinements
» Assist in the negotiation of all rights-of-way and easements
» Execute all required easements and other real estate agreements
NM RETA originally identified the best routes for a “collector system” of
renewable energy in central New Mexico in 2010, in a process that included
the Western Spirit right-of-way. Western Spirit has been in development with
NM RETA since 2013, but development efforts have increased substantially
since Pattern Development partnered with NM RETA in 2018.
Yes. In the past NM RETA had other private development partners, but Pattern
Development is now the sole private company co-developing Western Spirit,
and is on track to bring the project to fruition by 2021.
Project History | Western Spirit Transmission
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Is SunZia involved with this project.
Is Pattern Energy involved in
this project?
How is the Western Spirit
transmission line different from the
BB2 line?
No. SunZia and the respective wind farms under development by Pattern
Development are legally and electrically distinct from Western Spirit. Pattern
Development still owns the capacity rights for the SunZia transmission line and
continues to work with Southwestern Power Group to bring SunZia to fruition,
but the two sets of projects are distinct from one another.
No. Pattern Energy has waived its right of first offer (ROFO) on the sale of
Western Spirit to PNM. Pattern Energy has retained its ROFO for the Pattern
Development wind projects which are under development in parallel with
Western Spirit, and which would be enabled by the capacity additions Western
Spirit will bring to the PNM grid.
Both BB2 and Western Spirit represent requests to PNM for new transmission
service, and under FERC rules, PNM is required to provide that requested
service. The difference between these two particular projects is how the
FERC methodology determines the customer rates should be structured. For
Western Spirit, the cost of moving the power on this new line is higher than
the current average cost to move power on PNM’s system, and integrating the
project into the overall rate structure would increase the cost to all customers.
FERC methodology aims to hold existing customers harmless, so in the case
of Western Spirit it says to keep the project separate from the overall rate
structure and have the customer pay for the new project separately. In the
case of BB2, the integration of the project into the overall rate structure would
actually result in a lower average cost to customers, so FERC methodology
says to integrate the project into the overall rate structure and share that
benefit among all customers.
Other Projects & Companies | Western Spirit Transmission
Disclaimer
Please note that this information is provided for informational purposes only in order to be responsive to stakeholders’
questions and attempt to generate additional transparency around Pattern Development’s renewable energy
development efforts in New Mexico. Also note that this outline does not represent legal confirmation of the terms of
the NM RETA (the “Agreement”). The Agreement supersedes this outline in the event of any discrepancy.
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For more information
please contact us at:
General Inquiries
505.699.0599
www.nmreta.com/contact
Adam Renz
505.375.1324
Ray Sandoval
505241.2782
Offices:
7500 Jefferson Street NE
Courtyard 1, Suite 206
Albuquerque, NM 87109
523 Main Street
Corona, NM 88318
westernspirittransmission.com
RETA