LMP Node/Zone Aggregator. LSEs in PJM may choose to have PJM use the zonal average load weighted LMP used as the basis for energy delivery pricing or request a specific load bus aggregate prior to the annual FTR allocation processes. It is the responsibility of the LSE to contact PJM in a timely manner if a specific load aggregation is desired. PJM may in turn request AEP to work with the LSE to determine the appropriate configuration of the load bus aggregate. AEP will cooperate with Customer in order to derive an LMP load bus aggregate, using existing transmission planning case studies to determine the percent of the load at each load bus that is served by the LSE; If AEP determines that existing studies are not sufficient and additional study development is needed to satisfy the Customer’s request, the Customer may be asked to execute a study agreement and reimburse AEP for the study-related costs. The LSE may provide such data to PJM and, based on results from PJM, the LSE will choose whether to utilize the aggregate or the AEP zonal weighted average LMP price.
