FERC Dismisses Complaint Regarding California ISO Meter Data, Settlement Process

FERC dismissed, as unsupported, a complaint brought against the California ISO by Shell Energy North America regarding the definition of "complete and accurate" meter data, as Shell had said that the lack of a clear definition had led to a breakdown in the integrity of the grid-wide settlement process

See prior story for background on complaint

"[W]e dismiss the complaint without prejudice," FERC said. "We find that the complaint is insufficient, because it does not support the requested tariff modifications or the institution of an investigation under section 206 of the FPA and our Rules of Practice and Procedure."

"Shell Energy has not identified a problem with the application of the current CAISO tariff provisions on reporting complete and accurate meter data to cause us to open an investigation," FERC said, noting that the Commission has recently addressed meter data reporting requirements and penalties in three separate proceedings.

"Specifically, Shell Energy provided no evidence of any cost-shifting among scheduling coordinators due to the implementation of the current tariff provisions, either with respect to itself or to others. As noted by CAISO, Shell Energy presents no evidence to substantiate the notion that there is a widespread lack of compliance in meter data reporting by scheduling coordinators," FERC said.

Docket: EL12-88