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Colorado Transmission Planning Stakeholder Outreach Meeting

8.06.2013

Agenda Welcome and Administrative Matters

Webcast Instructions Transmission Planning Website Information Introductions Purpose of Meeting

Updates to previously discussed projects Updates to Tri-State's 2014 Ten Year Transmission Plan

projects (new projects) Review Stakeholder input subsequent to April 11th

meeting. Questions

Introduction and Purpose • Continuation of Tri-State’s efforts to coordinate the planning

for additional electric transmission in Colorado. • The best transmission planning is done on a comprehensive,

transparent, state-wide basis and takes into account the needs of all stakeholders.

• 3rd of 4 annual meetings in connection with development of

2014 Ten Year Plan. • Purpose: Update projects discussed at previous meetings,

review stakeholder comments to date, and introduce new planned transmission projects.

Tri-State Transmission Planning Objectives

• Ensure reliable transmission service to meet the needs of Tri-State's Network Customers • Provide reliable point-to-point transmission service in support of Tri-State's obligations

to its transmission customers • Ensure the present and future reliability of Tri-State's interconnected transmission system • Anticipate and plan for load growth among Tri-State's Member Systems and other entities

served by or from Tri-State's transmission system • Coordinate transmission improvements, additions, and interconnections with

neighboring Transmission Providers (TPs) to ensure there are no negative impacts, no duplication of facilities, and to meet the needs of other TPs and stakeholders when possible

• Provide a meaningful opportunity for stakeholders to provide input into the planning

process to promote efficient utilization and development of the transmission system

Project Updates

• Montrose – Nucla - Cahone Transmission Upgrade • CPCN granted: COPUC-13A-0489E

• Burlington – Wray 230 kV Line Project • ISD change: 2015 -> 2016

• Keota 345:115 kV Project • New Project

Montrose – Nucla - Cahone Transmission Upgrade (Western Colorado Transmission Upgrade Project)

Montrose – Nucla - Cahone Transmission Upgrade

Description: Rebuild existing transmission line and substation facilities between Montrose and Cahone

Voltage Class: 230 kV Facility Rating: 645 MVA Length of Line: Approximately 80 miles Type of Project: Transmission Line Development Status: Under Construction Regulatory Approval: COPUC-13A-0489E granted Purpose: Replace aging structures, increase line rating

and eliminate existing remedial action scheme.

Burlington – Wray 230 kV Line Project

Burlington – Wray 230 kV Line Project

Description: Construct new 230 kV line from the existing Burlington Substation to the existing Wray Substation

Voltage Class: 230 kV Facility Rating: 612 MVA Length of Line: Approximately 60 miles Type of Project: Transmission Line Development Status: Under Construction Regulatory Approval: COPUC-C11-0042 granted Purpose: Improve load-serving capability, remove generation

operating restrictions, and support renewable resource development in eastern Colorado.

Keota 345:115 kV Project

Keota 345:115 kV Project

Description: 115 kV load serving connection on LRS-Story 345 kV line

Voltage Class: 345 kV Facility Rating: 225 MVA Type of Project: Substation Development Status: Under Construction Purpose: Load-serving for resource development in

eastern Colorado.

Stakeholder Input

• Since last meeting:

• Colorado Parks & Wildlife: • Lamar Front Range: Lamar – Burlington section • Impacts to Lesser Prairie-Chicken and associated habitat

Lamar Front Range: Lamar-Burlington

CPW Best Management Practices: • Avoid transmission‐related development impacts within

LEPC focal range by coordinating and communicating with CPW early and often.

• Avoid or minimize potential fragmentation of LEPC

habitat through the consideration of alternative site selection and development configurations in consultation with CPW and USFWS personnel.

• Avoid grassland corridors that exist between large

tracts of LEPC habitat. • Minimize development within 2.2 miles of active leks. • Minimize the timing of scheduled activities to avoid

LEPC breeding, nesting, and brood-rearing activities (March 15 thru June 15).

• Minimize potential impacts from raptors by installing

raptor deterrents on poles as indicated by Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC).

For More Information

www.tristategt.org/TransmissionPlanning Comment Form Transmission Planning Documents Presentation

Email: TransmissionPlanning@tristategt.org

Feedback and Alternatives

To provide comments and alternative solutions, email TransmissionPlanning@tristategt.org

These same forms are available through CCPG Tri-State to evaluate those alternative solutions

provided, prepare recommendations for inclusion in its 10-year plan, and notify the CCPG and you

Next meeting: November 5, 2013, 9:30 a.m. Filing at Colorado PUC on February 1, 2014.

Questions?