11/26/2013 Resolutions 2013-387 RESOLUTION 2013-387
WHEREAS, in 2009, all large Nebraska utilities including Nebraska Public Power
District, Omaha Public Power District and Lincoln Electric Systems officially joined Southwest
Power Pool (SPP); and
WHEREAS, SPP is a regional transmission operator that allows participants to buy
and sell power directly into the market; and
WHEREAS, SPP plans to deploy a new Integrated Market starting March 1,2014 that
will require utilities to provide next day forecasting and pricing information in an effort to utilize the
lowest cost energy for load; and
WHEREAS, with the onset of the integrated market, SPP will serve Grand Island's
load requirements and dispatch its generating units as required to provide for the system's demand;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has completed several forms and necessary
credit information in order to become a Market Participant in the SPP IM; and
- WHEREAS, an agreement is needed to establish correct contact information and
terms and conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the SPP Market Participant Agreement be
approved and signed to allow participation in the upcoming Integrated Market.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,November 26, 2013.
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Ja, av cek, Mayor
Attest:
QZ.Th cLo— Q_CA. --
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ❑
November 25,2013 a City orney