Assumptions on Load Flow Models
1. The current set of available models is based on SPP series of models developed in
January of each year.
2. The models are based on the latest available information. These models are
subject to change and will be updated periodically.
3. These models are for informational purposes only. The customer may use these
models at his own risk, since the data in the models change frequently due to the
dynamic nature of the system.
4. The models contain all IPPs who have signed interconnection agreements with
Cleco as of January of the current year. If an IPP has firm transmission service, it
is dispatched according to the service agreement. IPPs with no firm service can
also be dispatched uniformly to serve future load growth that has no
corresponding firm resources at the time of model development.
5. Only existing facilities and approved budget projects are included in the Base
Case load flow models.
6. The system models and response files are available upon request from
transmission.request@cleco.com.
Disclaimer
The models and data contained therein reflect the dynamic nature of the Cleco
transmission system and are modified on a periodic basis, as indicated above. Other than
for informational purposes, Cleco makes no warranty or representation whatsoever
regarding the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the model, any data contained
therein, or any data or conclusions resulting therefrom as determined by any user of the
model and data other than Cleco. Cleco expressly disclaims any and all warranties,
whether expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Cleco's providing the model and data
shall not be construed as confirming or endorsing the suitability of any conclusions
resulting from the model or data with respect to interconnection to Cleco’s facilities, or as
any warranty of the reliability or efficacy of the model and data for any use or purpose
other than strictly for informational purposes. The users of the model and data agree that
Cleco will not be liable to such users or any third party for any damages of any kind
arising out of, related to, or otherwise resulting from the use of the model and data,
whether based in tort, contract, or otherwise, even where Cleco has been advised of such
possibility in advance. The users of this model and data hereby agree to release Cleco and
its affiliated and associated companies, and their respective shareholders, directors,
officers, agents, representatives, employees, servants, and assigns from any and all such
liability. Without limiting the foregoing, the users of the model and data agree that Cleco
shall not be liable in statute, contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or
otherwise to such users, its employees, customers, agents, representatives, affiliated and
associated companies, and/or their assigns, for any incidental or consequential loss or
damage whatsoever, including, but not limited to, loss of profits or revenue, resulting
from either use of the model, the data contained therein, and any data and conclusions
resulting therefrom, or from Cleco’s performance or alleged non-performance of an
obligation imposed herein, if any.
BASE CASE LOAD FLOW MODELS:
The January, 2007 series of Southwest Power Pool base case power flow models,
with the NERC MMWG representations of the MAIN, MAPP, SERC and ECAR
regions are available. The models represent a snap-shot forecast of the following
time periods:
2007 Spring Peak
2007 Summer Peak
2007 Summer Shoulder
2007 Fall Peak
2007 Winter Peak
2008 Spring Peak
2008 April Minimum
2008 Summer Peak
2008 Summer Shoulder
2008 Fall Peak
2008 Winter Peak
2009 Summer Peak
2009 Winter Peak
2012 Summer Peak
2012 Winter Peak
2017 Summer Peak
Information is available electronically on an as is, non-supported basis.
Information provided for each model will be: Input data in PTI PSS/E Rev. 30,
Activity RAWD card image format, corresponding solved output, and a datadictionary cross-referencing the bus or line terminal names.
Note: The models used by SPP members for mitigation and contingency analysis
may not correspond to the models submitted by SPP.