NPRR1145 was successfully implemented as planned in March.
There is an update on NPRR1253 concerning an approach to address publishing schedules, with plans to proceed by May.
Troy Anderson apologized for the late delivery of materials due to delays in completing certain IAs.
A problem was discovered with NPRR1253 concerning protocol requirements, which will require a long-term solution.
An update on accessing ESR data is expected in the next couple of weeks.
There was a request for more information on how data value changes when publishing moves from every SCED run to every five minutes.
MPIM series of projects might be reworked, and updates are expected by next month.
Details of FTE additions from revision requests since 2020 were discussed, with a focus on staffing needs and hiring challenges.
Challenges in recruiting, particularly in the GMS area, were acknowledged.
Andy Nguyen raised concerns about aging projects and priorities amid major projects on the horizon.
A plan to revisit a list of over 50 approved yet undelivered items from May to July 2025 was discussed.
Discussion about ERCOT's efforts to tackle staffing, funding, and prioritizing projects.
Dave Maggio raised concerns about language gaps in NPRR1214 requiring additional time and adjustments.
Kathy Scott questioned the credibility of project priority rankings and their impact on project delays.
Feedback suggests a need to reassess project priorities, including those termed as aging projects.
TWG continues to focus on RTC and queue-related projects, with meetings scheduled on the 24th.
No additional questions were raised at the end of the discussion and the session concluded with appreciation for the work behind gathering the information.
▶️6 - Review PRS Reports, Impact Analyses, and Prioritization (Vote) (*) denotes no impact
▶️6.01 - NPRR1214, Reliability Deployment Price Adder Fix to Provide Locational Price Signals, Reduce Uplift and Risk
Motion to table NPRR1214 added to the combo ballot.
NPRR1214 and NPRR1226 were discussed.
Proposal to add these items to the combo ballot and table them until IA termination.
General agreement from participants on the proposed approach.
There is concern about the delay in receiving the Impact Analysis (IA) for NPRR1226, which has been awaited for two months.
There is a significant load of over 12,000 MW that needs assessment, crucial for market understanding.
Highlighted the necessity to move quickly due to increasing load demands and the risk of missing critical timelines.
Bob Helton received feedback and noted the importance of the IA for the upcoming year.
Concerns were raised about waiting on SB6 as it may not directly address the issue and could delay implementation.
Emphasis on rolling out the NPRR1226 before the next winter season to avoid operational issues.
Missing deadlines could delay the process until September, affecting winter readiness.
The delay is expected to be resolved in May.
NPRR1238 and NPRR1214 are to be tabled for one month with NPRR1226 already tabled.
▶️6.03 - NPRR1229, Real-Time Constraint Management Plan Cost Recovery Payment
Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 3/12/25 PRS Report as amended by the 3/20/25 ERCOT comments and the 4/8/25 Impact Analysis for NPRR1229 with a recommended effective date of upon system implementation for Section 9.5.3 with a recommended priority of 2028 and rank of 5100 and the first of the month following PUCT approval for the remaining sections.
Motion carries with two ‘no’ votes from the consumer segment, and one abstention.
The council discussed the approval of NPRR1229, focusing on the timeline for implementation and cost implications.
Presentation of the proposed implementation time frame; no project for eight to ten months with costs ranging between $100,000 to $200,000.
Eric Goff consistently opposed, questioning the necessity of spending on something that rarely occurs and suggesting manual invoicing as a more cost-effective approach.
Ino highlighted that the NPRR includes a manual component and proposed a system change for future automation if needed.
Discussion on the priority of the automation feature, with some members suggesting delaying it until 2026 or later.
The concept of gray boxing the automation language was introduced to allow flexibility for future implementation decisions.
Troy Anderson mentioned strategic project prioritization and suggested setting a target year for automation later than 2026.
Blake Holt supported delaying automation, aligning with the notion of fiscal responsibility, emphasizing the rarity of occurrences.
A motion for a separate ballot was requested, which required further discussion among stakeholders.
Clarification of the motion proposal, including manual invoicing until potential future system automation.
▶️6.04 - NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities
Motion to table NPRR1238 added to the combo ballot.
There were opposing votes on NPRR1238 during the last meeting.
Uncertainty exists whether those opposed to NPRR1238 are agreeable to tabling it unanimously.
Consensus to table NPRR1238 for one month to give ERCOT time to solidify the IA.
▶️6.05 - NPRR1271, Revision to User Security Administrator and Digital Certificates Opt-out Eligibility*
Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 3/12/25 PRS Report and 1/28/25 Impact Analysis for NPRR1271 added to the combo ballot.
The NPRR1271 was recommended for approval as submitted last month.
No further thoughts or questions were raised regarding NPRR1271.
It was agreed to add NPRR1271 to the combo ballot.
NPRR1271 does not involve any project or cost.
▶️6.06 - NPRR1275, Expansion of Qualifying Pipeline Definition for Firm Fuel Supply Service in Phase 3*
Motion to table NPRR1275 and refer the issue to WMS added to the combo ballot.
Comments were filed by the IMM regarding NPRR1275.
Jeff McDonald provided context and support for including qualified natural gas resources in FFSS to increase competition and potentially lower costs.
Concerns raised about including these resources constituting double payment, and potentially displacing oil resources, reducing reliability.
Discussion on the distinction between qualified natural gas and oil resources, the need for risk premiums, and penalties for nonperformance.
Debate over the penalty for nonprovision to incentivize performance and assess financial risk.
Clarification sought on existing program opposition, concept of FFSS, and increased resiliency.
Consideration of how real-time market signals and revenues affect resource reliability and FFSS program utility.
Further discussions on the risk premium approach and differential reliability.
Suggestion for more discussions on NPRR1275 across ERCOT and stakeholder groups to inform the commission.
Different perspectives on the need for and timing of protocol changes and budgeting for on-site vs. off-site resources.
Proposal to table NPRR1275 at PRS, refer discussions to WMS, and prepare issue lists for future deliberations.
▶️6.07 - SCR830, Expose Limited API Endpoints Using Machine-to-Machine Authentication
Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 2/12/25 PRS Report and 4/8/25 Impact Analysis for SCR830 with a recommended priority of 2026 and rank of 4750 added to the combo ballot.
No questions or comments were received on the IA for SCR830.
▶️7 - Revision Requests Tabled at PRS (Possible Vote)
Discussion began on section seven regarding revision requests tabled at PRS.
Consideration of possible vote on the tabled revision requests was mentioned.
7.01 - 7.04
Not discussed
▶️7.05 - NPRR1255, Introduction of Mitigation of ESRs (PRS)
Ryan King from ERCOT explained the nontraditional approach to mitigate energy storage resources (ESRs).
ERCOT's design aims to avoid constant mitigation to allow resources to operate effectively.
Mitigation applies only when a resource is flagged with a large helping shift factor to resolve a transmission constraint.
A backcast showed the impact affected 0.34% of all intervals in 2023 data.
ERCOT added a filter so mitigation doesn't apply if a resource's available stored energy is below 25%.
Caitlin Smith raised concerns about constant online presence of ESRs and their offer management impacting future obligations.
Bob Helton expressed concerns about the 25% threshold and its interaction with ongoing SOC requirements for ancillary services.
Discussion about making the mitigation framework practical, not just theoretical.
The NPRR1255 is currently tabled; the plan is to discuss it further in WMS, including considering its holistic impact.
▶️7.06 - NPRR1262, Ancillary Service Opt Out Clarification (PRS)
The discussion focused on NPRR1262, which was addressed at the recent ERCOT board of directors meeting.
ERCOT and Lancium have reached an agreement on licensing the relevant patent portfolio for CLRs in the ancillary services market.
Chad Seeley presented the agreement to the board on 4/8/2025 and attached it to item 11 of the board agenda.
ERCOT plans to issue a market notice with the executed license agreement and more explanations will be provided there.
The license agreement didn't initially include schedule A, which lists around 30 patents; this schedule will be made public on ERCOT's website.
A specific patent referred to as the '433 patent, a primary one with prior contentions, is included in the list.
The item was tabled, requiring no immediate action.
7.07 - Not Discussed
▶️7.08 - NPRR1264, Creation of a New Energy Attribute Certificate Program (WMS)
NPRR1264 was briefly discussed.
ERCOT requested a one-month extension to keep NPRR1264 on the table.
Request was accommodated, with a possible vote anticipated for the May PRS.
Acknowledgment of thanks for tabling and filing comments.
Need for additional time to address specific questions raised in comments.
Further discussion scheduled for the next month.
7.09 - 7.10
Not Discussed
▶️7.11 - NPRR1267, Large Load Interconnection Status Report (PRS)
Motion to recommend approval of NPRR1267 as amended by the 2/28/25 Reliant comments added to the combo ballot.
Discussion on the progress and status of NPRR1267.
NPRR1267 has been tabled as it wasn't defining what a large load was, pending NPRR1234 which was recently approved by the board.
Comments from Reliant, Oncor, Google, and Lancium have been incorporated.
Agreement to put NPRR1267 on the combo ballot with February 28 Reliant comments.
Colocation status reporting discussed, focusing on maintaining customer confidentiality and requiring aggregation if necessary.
Colocation status will protect customer confidentiality and report on number of sites and MW, without specifying particular loads.
Guidance referred to keeping data confidentiality with a minimum of five loads for aggregation.
Understanding that if a load is the only one in an area, it won't be reported or will be aggregated to a higher area.
