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PURPA

PURPA Proceedings

Central Georgia EMC PURPA Proceedings

Introduction:

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), adopted in November 2021, amends the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (“PURPA”) by requiring the consideration of two (2) new standards for those electric utilities with annual retail sales of electric energy exceeding 500 million kWh in 2020 or 2021. Central Georgia EMC meets this energy threshold.

Below is an abbreviated version of the two (2) new PURPA standards enacted by the IIJA:

(1) to promote the use of demand-response and demand flexibility practices by consumers to reduce electricity consumption during periods of unusually high demand, and to establish rate mechanisms to recover the cost of promoting said practices, and

(2) to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including establishing rates to promote and improve EV charging options and public EV charging infrastructure.

View the full text of the two (2) new PURPA standards enacted by the IIJA and their citations.

 

Shown below are the various documents that are being made available to those interested or desiring to participate in Central Georgia EMC’s PURPA proceedings:

  1. PURPA Manual - Description of the rules that will apply to CGEMC’s PURPA process.

  2. Notice of PURPA Hearing - Official notice of CGEMC’s PURPA hearing.

  3. Notice of Intervention - Form to be used by a person interested in intervening in CGEMC’s PURPA proceedings.

  4. Limited Appearance by Written Statement Form - Form to be completed by a person who wishes to make a limited appearance at CGEMC’s PURPA hearing.

  5. Request for Information - Form to be used to request information relating to CGEMC’s PURPA proceedings.

  6. Application for Compensation - Form to be used to request compensation relating to CGEMC’s PURPA proceedings.

  7. Application for Transcript - Form to be used to request a copy of the transcript of CGEMC’s PURPA proceedings.

 

 

Schedule of Events

Shown below are the major events that are to occur regarding Central Georgia EMC’s PURPA proceedings relative to the consideration of the two (2) new standards:

Hearing Schedule Dates
Notice of Intervention Due March 10, 2023
Purpa Hearing at Locust Grove Recreation Center Auditorium May 9, 2023
Record Closes June 23, 2023
PURPA Process Concludes Late 2023

 

PURPA Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CGEMC undertaking a PURPA hearing?

It is a requirement under Federal law that CGEMC hold these proceedings and consider these two (2) new PURPA standards.

What standards are being considered?

There are two (2) new PURPA standards:

  1. Demand side management; and
  2. EV charging.

You may review the full text of these standards here.

How will CGEMC members receive notice of these proceedings?

Notice of PURPA proceedings will be provided through our website, monthly newsletter, and social media.

As a CGEMC member, how can I get involved?

Members can choose to make a limited appearance or become an intervener.

If I am not a CGEMC member, can I still offer comments?

Yes, the process allows CGEMC members and non-members to offer comments.

When will the hearing be held?

The hearing will be held at the Locust Grove Recreation Center Auditorium at 10 Cleveland St., Locust Grove, GA 30248, with the participant sign-in beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the hearing commencing at 9:00 a.m. on May 9, 2023. The hearing schedule may be revised or updated. For the latest information regarding the hearing and deadlines, please consult the PURPA manual and Significant Event Schedule. The documents are all available on Central Georgia EMC's website, www.cgemc.com/purpa, and also available for inspection and copying between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the office of Central Georgia EMC, 923 S. Mulberry Street, Jackson, GA 30233.

 

 

When will the determination be rendered?

The Board will issue its determination as to each PURPA Standard under consideration as soon as reasonably practicable after the close of the record.

 

Who should I contact if I want to learn more?

Questions or inquiries about CGEMC's PURPA process and or activities should be directed to Tina Kitchens at tkitchens@cgemc.com or 770-504-7904 or by mail:

Attn:  Tina Kitchens
Central Georgia EMC
923 S. Mulberry Street
Jackson, GA 30233

 

 

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    • Rooftop Solar
    • Generators
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