Summary of NERC Penalties
REGION | WHEN? | ENTITY | COMPLIANCE AREA | VIOLATION | REASON | PENALTY AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPP | Quarter 3 - August 2025 | Enel | SPP Tariff, Attachment AE, Section 2.2(10) | Failure to convert NDVER to DVER by the required deadline | Conversion of Chisholm View I wind farm from non-dispatchable variable energy resource (NDVER) to dispatchable variable energy resource (DVER) was delayed nearly six months; remedial compliance measures now implemented. | $20,000 |
Summary:​
Enel violated the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Tariff, Attachment AE, Section 2.2(10), by failing to convert its Chisholm View I wind farm project from a non-dispatchable variable energy resource (NDVER) to a dispatchable variable energy resource (DVER) by the required deadline of December 7, 2022. ​ The conversion was completed on June 1, 2023, resulting in non-compliance for nearly six months. ​Enel agreed to pay a civil penalty of $20,000 to the United States Treasury within ten days of the Effective Date of the Agreement. ​ Additionally, Enel committed to implementing compliance measures, including annual training, internal controls, updated communication protocols, and submitting annual compliance monitoring reports for at least two years.
Additional Discussion:
The settlement agreement does not explicitly state the root cause of Enel’s failure to convert the Chisholm View I wind farm project from NDVER to DVER by the required deadline. However, the violation suggests a lack of timely compliance with the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Tariff requirements, which may be attributed to operational delays, oversight, or insufficient internal controls to ensure adherence to regulatory deadlines. ​
Enel has agreed to implement remedial actions, including enhanced compliance measures, training, and internal controls, to prevent similar issues in the future.
Associated Files: 20250710-192FERC61048-IN25-5-000-Enel North America Inc et al-Settlement Agreement
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