Delivery Point Addition Request Procedure and Study Queue

The procedures for requesting a new load point interconnection to the SPS transmission system are provided below. For reference, please review the Xcel Energy Transmission Interconnection Guidelines.

To constitute a valid request, the request must contain the following:

1.  Desired in-service date of interconnection
2.  Location of desired interconnection – suitable description may include GPS coordinates, distances from known landmarks, distances from known transmission or distribution facilities in SPS area, etc. The request must contain a defined point of interconnection, not just express a concept for an interconnection.
3.  Proposed MW load addition, over a 10 year period, with an initial load and forecast for the 10 year forward-looking period. Reactive power load will be assumed to be at 98% per the interconnection guidelines. If load is being shifted from other delivery points, adjusted forecasts for those delivery points must also be provided.
4. Any special requirements, such as redundant transmission service, sensitive loads, special motor starting, any special process consideration, etc.
5. SPS Contact for request – if request is a wholesale XE or SPP delivery point request, the contact should be Annette Gallegos 806-640-6302. If request is for large retail general service request, the contact should be one of the SPS Key Account representatives. If unsure who it is, contact Seth Thomason at 806-378-2174.
6. Drawing of proposed point of interconnection. This may be a sketch that was converted to a PDF file, or a CAD drawing (AutoCAD or MicroStation only). Please show on the drawing the physical location of the customer needing service as well as the desired point of interconnection, should they be different.