WAC 480-107-055   Schedules of estimated avoided cost.  (1) A utility must file annually a schedule of estimated avoided cost for the energy and capacity associated with the resource block the utility solicited in its most recent RFP filed pursuant to WAC 480-07-025 Contents of the solicitation.

     (2) Schedules of estimated avoided cost are to be based upon:

     (a) The most recent project proposals received pursuant to an RFP issued under these rules;

     (b) Estimates included in the utility's current integrated resource plan filed pursuant to WAC 480-100-238;

     (c) The results of the utility's most recent bidding process; and

     (d) Current projected market prices for power.

     The utility must file documentation supporting its schedule of estimated avoided cost.

     (3) Utilities may revise a schedule of estimated avoided cost at any time. Such revisions must be filed with the commission along with documentation supporting the revision.

     (4) The schedule of estimated avoided cost provides only general information to potential bidders about the costs of new power supplies; it does not provide a guaranteed contract price for electricity. For discussion of such guarantee, see WAC 480-107-095.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 06-08-025 (Docket No. UE-030423, General Order No. R-530), § 480-107-055, filed 3/28/06, effective 4/28/06.]