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What is a power pool?
As it applies to KPP, a power pool is a group of individual cities working together to provide reliable, low-cost energy and capacity to its members through joint planning and acquisition of market resources to meet current and future energy and capacity needs.
Why was KPP formed?
KPP was formed when member cities were given notice that their long time grandfathered supply contracts were being cancelled. This cancellation resulted from the Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and the need for SPP to become the transmission provider to all customers under the RTO footprint. Without a contract with their historical provider, the cities were required to make application to SPP for transmission service. Each application came with a study requirement and a deposit of up to $25,000. By pooling together, these common needs were addressed through collectively working together for their transmission application and study needs at a much-reduced cost to each city.
Why it is important to my community?
Working together as municipalities for the betterment of service to all municipal entities in the state guarantees each participant quality representation on issues relevant to each city. Specifically, as an SPP transmission participant, each city is responsible for supplying a 10-year forecast of their load and capabilities to meet that load. Future resources must be accounted for to meet reserve requirements. Existing transmission rights need to be protected and expanded to meet growth requirements. Reliable electric service at the lowest possible cost means planning for the future in a prudent way. Working together allows for the sharing of needed resources to ensure that this goal is met in the most economical manner. Remaining competitive in this ever-changing energy market is imperative for the health and welfare of every community.
How do I get more information?
Please contact any of the KPP representatives for additional information about KPP.
How can I participate?
To participate, you will need to send a letter of interest to either Colin Whitley or Bill Callaway. Ask Colin or Bill for a sample letter.
What is the status of KPP?
KPP is a legal municipal energy agency in Kansas under Kansas statute, consisting of seven (7) Westar cities and seven (7) Aquila cities. There are five (5) operating cities: Augusta, Burlington, Neodesha, Wellington, and Winfield. Several other cities have provided letters of interest or intent for membership. Existing peak demand of the five operating cities is just over 114 mW. Expected demand for all cities in the current study process exceeds 316 mW in 2010, serving over 80,000 residents.
Who currently manages the KPP effort?
Day-to-day guidance of the KPP effort is conducted by the KPP Operating Committee under the direction of the KPP General Manager Colin Whitley.
What is the relationship between KPP, KMEA, KMU?
KPP is a joint effort by member cities to combine assets and resources to gain the greatest economic efficiency and value for cities. All members of KPP are also members of KMEA and KMU.
What does KPP currently have as power supply?
Existing resources in KPP include power supply arrangements originating at KMEA, GRDA, SWPA, Nearman and OMPA, as well as each of the cities' own generating resources. A power supply contract with the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is the most recent contract that has been approved by the power pool.
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