HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-16 RTO-Meeting-AgendaRAILBELT TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION (RTO) GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA January 16, 2026, 12:00 PM To participate dial 1-888-585-9008 and use code 212-753-619#
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL (for Committee members)
3.PUBLIC ROLL CALL (for all others present)
4.AGENDA APPROVAL
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES – December 17, 2025, and January 8, 2026
7.OLD BUSINESS
A.Open Access Transmission Tariff, RCA Matter #TA1-8001
B.Technical Subcommittee Update
C.Tariff Subcommittee Update
D.Finance Subcommittee Update
8.EXECUTIVE SESSION – (Bylaws Section 5.12.3) To discuss matters, the immediate knowledge of
which could have an adverse effect on the finances or legal position of the RTO, the Committee
or Authority, or that are confidential under state, federal, or local law.
9.NEW BUSINESS - NONE
10.MEMBERS COMMENTS
11.NEXT MEETING DATE – TBD
12.ADJOURNMENT
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RAILBELT TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION (RTO) GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 17, 2025 A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Million, GVEA, called the Railbelt Transmission Organization Governance Committee meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. A quorum was established. B. ROLL CALL (for Committee members) Curtis Thayer (Alaska Energy Authority [AEA]); Arthur Miller (Chugach Electric Association [CEA]); Brian Hickey (City of Seward); Brad Janorschke (Homer Electric Association [HEA]); Tony Izzo (Matanuska Electric Association [MEA]); Travis Million (Golden Valley Electric Association [GVEA]); Ed Jenkin (Railbelt Reliability Counsel [RRC]). C. PUBLIC ROLL CALL (for all others present) Jennifer Bertolini (AEA); Mark Billingsley (AEA); Bill Price (AEA); Kody George (City of Seward); Sarah Lambe (HEA); David Pease (MEA); Jon Sinclair ((MEA); Tony Zellers (MEA); Daniel Heckman (GVEA); Tina Grovier (Stoel Rives, RTO); Carl Monroe (Munro Advisors, LLC). D. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Thayer to approve the agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Miller. A roll call was taken, and the motion to approve the amended agenda passed unanimously. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES – December 5, 2025 MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Izzo to approve the Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Hickey. A roll call was taken, and the motion to approve the Minutes of December 5, 2025, passed unanimously.
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7. OLD BUSINESS A. Open Access Transmission Tariff, RCA Matter #TA1-8001 Tina Grovier, Stoel Rives, stated the docket continues to move forward. On December 12th, the Regulatory Commission of Alaska issued Order #8, which requires the parties in the docket to respond to three questions no later than January 6, 2026. Ms. Grovier said we are continuing to prepare for reply testimony which is due this Friday, December 19, 2025, and she has matters related to these topics and next steps in the docket to discuss in executive session the immediate knowledge of which could have an adverse effect on the legal and financial position of the RTO and/or the committee members. B. RTO Technical Subcommittee Update Jon Sinclair, MEA, stated the Technical Subcommittee met on December 16, 2025, and continued to discuss the local regional allocator. We had a pretty good debate. We are continuing to try to move that forward, but do not have any specifics to report. The technical subcommittee also had four business practices assigned to different parties, which are in the process of being drafted. C. RTO Tariff Subcommittee Update Daniel Heckman, GVEA, said the Tariff subcommittee has not met since the last Governance Committee meeting, and has nothing further to report on for this meeting. The subcommittee continues to work on the business practices that were also assigned. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. RTO Prefiled Reply Testimony Ms. Grovier stated it would be better to discuss the RTO prefiled reply testimony after the executive session. Chair Million said the Committee will move Item 8, new business to item 9., and the Executive Session will be Item 8. MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Hickey to enter into Executive Session to discuss confidential financial matters related to the RTO finances and legal strategy. This is consistent with our Bylaws, which allow the Board to consider confidential matters in executive session. In this case, the RTO believes that these are subjects that would have an adverse effect on the finances of the RTO and are being discussed with an attorney, the immediate knowledge of which could have an adverse effect on the financial or legal position of the Committee or are protected by law due to rules protecting personal privacy and certain business information. Motion seconded by Mr. Miller.
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A roll call was taken, and the motion to enter into Executive Session passed unanimously. 9. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 8:44 am. (Bylaws Section 5.12.3) To discuss matters, the immediate knowledge of which could have an adverse effect on the finances or legal position of the RTO, the Committee or Authority, or that are confidential under state, federal, or local law. The RTO Governance Committee reconvened its regular meeting at 9:45 a.m. Chair Million advised that the RTO did not take any formal action on the matters discussed while in executive session, except as authorized by Bylaws Section 5.12.2, to give direction to an attorney or negotiator regarding the handling of a specific legal matter of pending negotiation. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. RTO Prefiled Reply Testimony MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Hickey that the RTO approve Chair Million to work with counsel and relevant witnesses to finalize and file the RTO’s prefiled reply testimony, including any exhibits with the understanding that no material changes will be made without bringing the matter back to the committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Thayer. A roll call was taken and the motion to approve the Chair working with counsell and relevant witnesses to finalize and file the RTO prefiled reply testimony passed unanimously. B. Order 8, Requiring Filings in RCA Docket U-25-028 MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Hickey that the RTO approve Chair Million to work with counsel and any relevant witnesses to finalize and file the information requested in RCA Order U-25-028(8) on January 6, 2026 consistent with the direction provided in executive session. Seconded by Mr. Thayer. A roll call was taken and the motion to approve the Chair working with counsel and relevant witnesses to finalize and file the information requested in RCA Order U-25-028(8) passed unanimously. 10. MEMBERS COMMENTS Mr. Izzo wished all a Merry Christmas Mr. Jenkin stated that the Railbelt Reliability Council has changed its alternate for the RTO Governance Committee to John Bell. Mr. Miller stated happy holidays.
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Mr. Hickey echoed the holiday wishes. Chair Million agreed. Merry Christman to everybody and he hopes everybody gets a little bit of down time over the holidays. 11. NEXT MEETING DATE – December 17, 2025 Chair Million stated the next meeting will be mid to end of January and will be determined soon. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for the committee, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. ______________________________ Travis Million, Chair _______________________________ Curtis W. Thayer, Secretary
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RAILBELT TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION (RTO) GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2026 A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Million, GVEA, called the Railbelt Transmission Organization Governance Committee meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. A quorum was established. B. ROLL CALL (for Committee members) Curtis Thayer (Alaska Energy Authority [AEA]); Arthur Miller (Chugach Electric Association [CEA]); Brian Hickey (City of Seward); Brad Janorschke (Homer Electric Association [HEA]); Tony Izzo (Matanuska Electric Association [MEA]); Travis Million (Golden Valley Electric Association [GVEA]); Ed Jenkin (Railbelt Reliability Counsel [RRC]). C. PUBLIC ROLL CALL (for all others present) Jennifer Bertolini (AEA); Karen Bell (AEA) Mark Billingsley (AEA); Bill Price (AEA); Matt Clarkson (CEA); Mike miller (CEA); Sarah Lambe (HEA); Kim Henkel (MEA); David Pease (MEA); Jon Sinclair ((MEA); Tony Zellers (MEA); Daniel Heckman (GVEA); Tina Grovier (Stoel Rives, RTO); Carl Monroe (Munro Advisors, LLC); Andrew Jensen (Governor’s Office). D. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Thayer to approve the agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Miller. A roll call was taken, and the motion to approve the amended agenda passed unanimously. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Open Access Transmission Tariff, RCA Matter #TA1-8001 Tina Grovier, Stoel Rives said on December 19, 2025, the RTO filed its reply testimony for all five of its witnesses in the docket. On December 23, 2025, the RCA issued Order #9, announcing proposed decisions regarding the Alaska Intertie Agreement, allowing comments on the proposed decisions, and establishing timeline for filing comments.
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Ms. Rives continued, on January 6, 2026, the RTO filed its response to RCA Order #8, as did many of the other parties in the docket. She stated she has matters related to these topics, specifically the response to Order #9 to discuss with you an executive session, the immediate knowledge of which could have an adverse effect on the legal and financial position of the RTO or its committee members. MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Hickey to enter into Executive Session to discuss confidential financial matters related to the RRTO finances and legal strategy. This is consistent with our Bylaws, which allow the Board to consider confidential matters in executive session. In this case, the RTO believes that these are subjects that would have an adverse effect on the finances of the RTO and are being discussed with an attorney, the immediate knowledge of which could have an adverse effect on the financial or legal position of the Committee or are protected by law due to rules protecting personal privacy and certain business information. Motion seconded by Mr. Izzo. A roll call was taken, and the motion to enter into Executive Session passed unanimously. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 3:09 pm. (Bylaws Section 5.12.3) To discuss matters, the immediate knowledge of which could have an adverse effect on the finances or legal position of the RTO, the Committee or Authority, or that are confidential under state, federal, or local law. The RTO Governance Committee reconvened its regular meeting at 3:42 p.m. Chair Million advised that the RTO did not take any formal action on the matters discussed while in executive session, except as authorized by Bylaws Section 5.12.2, to give direction to an attorney or negotiator regarding the handling of a specific legal matter of pending negotiation. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. RTO Order U-25-028(9)
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Miller to move that the RTO approved Chair Travis Million to work with the Council and any relevant witnesses to finalize and file the RTO's comments on RCA Order #9 with the understanding that no material changes will be made without bringing the matter back to the committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Izzo. A roll call was taken and the motion to approve Chair work with council and relevant witnesses to finalize and file the RTO’s comments on RCA Order #9 passed unanimously. 9. MEMBERS COMMENTS Mr. Janorschke thanked the team working on the RTO. Mr. Jenkin noted that the RRC had a webinar today on the development of integrated resource
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plan with over two hundred individuals signed up and peak attendance was one hundred fifty individuals. He thanked the utility employees that are involved with the RRC and moving the integrated resource paan forward. 11. NEXT MEETING DATE – January 16, 2026. Chair Million stated the next meeting will be Friday, January 16, 2026. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for the committee, the meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m. ______________________________ Travis Million, Chair _______________________________ Curtis W. Thayer, Secretary