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MCR Transmission Strategy Services <br /> Transmission Formula Rate Review and Protocol Compliance <br /> WHAT WE DO: MCR conducts reviews of formula rate cost data, such as for <br /> Yom, the MISO Attachment 0 and SPP Attachment H, for existing transmission <br /> %.„,,,„ 47,6' <br /> owners. We ensure optimization of transmission revenue, proper recording of <br /> costs and sufficient documentation to withstand the increased scrutiny of <br /> - r""° °- outside stakeholders as a result of RTO transmission rate protocols. <br /> WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING: "... everyone l know would do well to <br /> have MCR come in at least once to do a review. it's good to have an <br /> independent resource that isn't attached to MiSO."--CFO, joint action agency <br /> "We felt the money was well-spent even though we had already been preparing an Attachment 0 for a few <br /> years. it was good to have an expert in the field to guide us on some of our questions ... MCR's <br /> Attachment 0 Workshop was very helpful. They provided background on the Attachment 0, reviewed <br /> changes in the MiSO protocols, walked through how the Attachment 0 works and highlighted topics that <br /> came up during the Attachment 0 Review."----Head of Power Supply, municipal utility <br /> "The results of MCR's Attachment 0 review compelled us to actually change the way we approach <br /> transmission accounting; we have upgraded our processes and our accounting to make sure our <br /> involvement in transmission is on equal footing with the IOUs."—General Manager, municipal utility <br /> Development of New Transmission Formula Rate Cost Data <br /> -,___„.: ,w WHAT WE DO: MCR develops the MISO Attachment 0, GG and MM and <br /> the SPP Attachment H for new prospective transmission owners to <br /> ,pww... optimize cost recovery. We ensure that financial data typically used by <br /> G&Ts and public power entities within MISO and SPP (e.g., the RUS Form <br /> t'. -- -` `'f 12, EIA Form 412 and GASB-based accounts) properly map to FERC <br /> t\ accounts and the referenced accounts in the formula rate template. <br /> WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING: "As a small organization, we don't have a solid knowledge base of <br /> the transmission industry. I was very impressed with MCR's ability to guide us through the Attachment 0 <br /> process. They have a great deal of knowledge in FERC accounting and how to properly fill out and map <br /> the accounts."—General Manager, municipal utility <br /> "MCR has an expertise that was very difficult or even impossible to find. MCR's expertise has allowed us <br /> to move forward with our strategic plan on transmission."—General Manager, municipal utility <br /> Section 205 Rate Filing Support <br /> WHAT WE DO: MCR provides expert FERC testimony for formula rate <br /> changes and cost recovery, including new incentive rate implementations, <br /> forward looking test years, cost allocations and regulatory asset recovery. <br /> WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING: "MCR's forward-looking test year <br /> - �. ---,----7and construction work in progress analysis helped justify our filing with our <br /> - --_._ – - internal Board as well as the ultimate filing with FERC, which was <br /> subsequently approved." Transmission Planning Manager,joint action agency <br /> "They helped us vet out issues before we finalized positions and pursued strategies; they were willing to <br /> tell us what we may not have wanted to hear, but needed to hear."--CEO, joint action agency <br /> 92 <br />