25-22.081. Contents of Petition

(1) Petition for Fossil, Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle, or Nuclear Fuel Electric Plants. Petitions submitted to commence a proceeding to determine the need for a proposed fossil, integrated gasification combined cycle, or nuclear fuel electrical power plant or responses to the Commission’s order commencing such a proceeding shall comply with the other requirements of Chapter 25-22, F.A.C., as to form and style except that a utility may, at its option, submit its petition in the same format and style as its application for site certification pursuant to Sections 403.501 through 403.517, F.S., so long as the informational requirements of this rule and Chapter 25-22, F.A.C., are satisfied. To allow the Commission to take into account the need for electric system reliability and integrity, the need for adequate reasonable cost electricity, the need for fuel diversity and supply reliability, the need to determine whether the proposed plant is the most cost effective alternative available, and the need to determine whether renewable energy sources and technologies, as well as conservation measures, are utilized to the extent reasonably available, the petition shall contain the following information:

(a) A general description of the utility or utilities primarily affected, including the load and electrical characteristics, generating capability, and interconnections.

(b) A general description of the proposed electrical power plant, including the size, number of units, fuel type and supply modes, the approximate costs, and projected in-service date or dates.

(c) A statement of the specific conditions, contingencies or other factors which indicate a need for the proposed electrical power plant including the general time within which the generating units will be needed. Documentation shall include historical and forecasted summer and winter peaks, number of customers, net energy for load, and load factors with a discussion of the more critical operating conditions. Load forecasts shall identify the model or models on which they were based and shall include sufficient detail to permit analysis of the model or models. If a determination is sought on some basis in addition to or in lieu of capacity needs, such as fuel diversity, then detailed analysis and supporting documentation of the projected costs and benefits is required. Where a determination is sought for a nuclear or integrated gasification combined cycle power plant, the nonbinding estimate provided for in paragraph (2)(b) below shall be considered to be sufficient for purposes of this paragraph.

(d) A summary discussion of the major available generating alternatives which were examined and evaluated in arriving at the decision to pursue the proposed generating unit. The discussion shall include a general description of the generating unit alternatives, including purchases where appropriate; and an evaluation of each alternative in terms of economics, reliability, long-term flexibility and usefulness and any other relevant factors such as fuel diversity and fuel supply reliability. These major generating technologies generally available and potentially appropriate for the timing of the proposed plant and other conditions specific to it shall be discussed. In addition, each investor-owned utility shall include a detailed description of the selection process used and a detailed description of the generating unit alternatives proposed by each finalist, if any, selected to participate in subsequent contract negotiations pursuant to Rule 25-22.082, F.A.C. No provision of Rule 25-22.082, F.A.C., shall be applicable to a nuclear or integrated gasification combined cycle power plant sited after June 19, 2006.

(e) A discussion of viable nongenerating alternatives including an evaluation of the nature and extent of reductions in the growth rates of peak demand, KWH consumption and oil consumption resulting from the goals and programs adopted pursuant to the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act both historically and prospectively and the effects on the timing and size of the proposed plant.

(f) An evaluation of the adverse consequences which will result if the proposed electrical power plant is not added in the approximate size sought or in the approximate time sought.

(g) If the generation addition is the result of a purchased power agreement between an investor-owned utility and a nonutility generator, the petition shall include a discussion of the potential for increases or decreases in the utility’s cost of capital, the effect of the seller’s financing arrangements on the utility’s system reliability, any competitive advantage the financing arrangements may give the seller and the seller’s fuel supply adequacy.

(2) In addition to complying with paragraphs (1)(a) through (g) above, a nuclear or integrated gasification combined cycle power plant petition shall contain the following information:

(a) The description required by Section 403.519(4)(a)2., F.S., including a discussion about how the proposed nuclear or integrated gasification combined cycle power plant will enhance the electric supply reliability by reducing the exposure to fossil fuel supply disruptions;

(b) A description of and a nonbinding estimate of the cost of the proposed nuclear or integrated gasification combined cycle power plant, including associated transmission facilities;

(c) The annualized base revenue requirement for the first 12 months of operation of the proposed nuclear or integrated gasification combined cycle power plant, based on the nonbinding estimate of the cost provided pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) above; and

(d) A summary of any discussions with other electric utilities regarding ownership of a portion of the plant by such electric utilities.

Rulemaking Authority 350.127(2), 366.05(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.519 FS. History–New 12-22-81, Formerly 25-2.133, 25-22.81, Amended 1-10-94, 2-20-07, 2-3-08.