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Meeting Summary - 01/13/2025 OWG Meeting

Grid Monitor AI
01/13/2025

<h2><img src="/storage/docs/2025/01/2025-01-13_OWG_hero.png" /></h2> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=2357206a-54e5-4280-98b5-4bd47ad7e304">▶️</a> 1 - Antitrust Admonition R. Floyd</h2> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=8b33c443-4bec-49c8-9687-0bca49694ea5">▶️</a> 2 - ERCOT Updates and System Operation Report ERCOT Staff</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Peak demand for December 2024 was 65,429 Megawatts.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">For perspective, the all-time December peak was 74,525 Megawatts on December 23rd, 2022, during winter storm Elliott.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No new wind, solar, or renewable penetration records were set for December.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No questions were raised in response to the update.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=530ab3a3-8634-4760-9db3-5ebf4b341044">▶️</a> 3 - Texas Reliability Entity Report Texas RE Staff</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A notice was issued regarding the EOP-12 standard, which hasn't been receiving high ratings (around the 40th percentile).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Due to a deadline imposed by FERC to file the standard by the end of March, the NERC board invoked its authority to expedite the process.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The standards committee will hold special sessions to finalize the language requirements for the EOP-12 standard.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A public comment period will be held, followed by a special board meeting in the first week of March to meet the filing deadline.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT participants are encouraged to monitor the ERCOT website for updates on the comment period to provide feedback.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Upcoming events include a Webex on NERC and ERCOT reliability assessments on the 21st and a Webex on the interregional transfer capability study on the 29th.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A quarterly board and MRC meeting is scheduled for February 19th.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A polar vortex is expected to impact the area starting potentially as early as Sunday, bringing cold weather.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=e7fbdddf-07c8-41c4-8601-3d2b425a840a">▶️</a> 4 - NPRR1070 Planning Criteria for GTC Exit Solutions – Tabled. No updates required at this time R. Floyd</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1070 has been tabled for a while with no updates.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Active work is ongoing on comments and revisions for NPRR1070 due to the implementation of NPRR1247 and other associated PGRRs.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Progress is being made, and comments are expected to be submitted soon.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Item will remain tabled pending further comments.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=1745a46b-9de4-4adc-8143-ac5d9d688817">▶️</a> 5 - NPRR1238 Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities Golden Spread – Joe Wilson</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The team is preparing to file comments for NPRR1238, with a plan to have feedback ready by the next meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The comments focus on three main areas: definition, QSE destination, and VECL deployment.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">It was suggested to relocate the protocol section to better highlight the ineligibility of ERCOT's ERS program participants to be VECL.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Concerns were raised about the current language allowing frequent QSE designation changes, suggesting a 45-day notification period to align with the update timeline.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">For VECL deployment, the team is considering using a group-based approach, similar to the Non-Spin and ERS systems, based on real-time conditions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The proposed language includes provisions for disconnecting VECL remotely and ensuring no impact on non-VECL customers.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">There's a suggestion to provide real-time demand data and deployment instructions to ERCOT for situational awareness.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Recommendations were made to remove certain proposed requirements, such as the QSE load share table and 20% ramping down limit, due to the real-time data availability.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The team agreed to prepare and share documents related to these comments prior to the next meeting.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=b03a2616-21ae-409a-aa10-2754f0d25e1a">▶️</a> 6 - NOGRR265 Related to NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities Golden Spread – Joe Wilson</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Registration process for VECL was discussed, including the ability to register or deregister at any time.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Concerns raised about the feedback loop and notification process for registration changes.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Real-time data provision by VECLs is expected for better consumption awareness and deployment.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Condition of service for VECLs was emphasized, suggesting a perpetual registration requirement.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Need for a feedback mechanism involving entities like TSPs was highlighted due to current gaps in tracking entities.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A formal agreement involving multiple parties (customer, QSE, TDSP) is required for application submission.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Comments and suggestions requested to improve the process and address any issues.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on moving out of VECL highlighted, encouraging further thought and resolution by the next meeting.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=d015eef2-51f2-4ed0-8913-98e89ef2dee3">▶️</a> 7 - OWG Leadership Nominations R. Floyd</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Tyler Springer, the co-chair from last year, agreed to remain as last chair if OWG approves.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Rickey Floyd agreed to remain as chair if OWG supports the decision.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The position of a hot list sub-chair is deemed unnecessary for OWG moving forward.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The chair and last chair are considered capable of handling the hot list responsibilities.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proposal to not include a hot list sub-chair for 2025 and manage updates through the standard leadership process.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No additional comments or nominations for OWG leadership were raised.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">General consensus reached in agreement with the current leadership structure and removal of the hot list sub-chair role.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Recommendation to be presented at the next month's ROS meeting.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=59926f55-aaa8-407e-bed3-4c7d88dcb276">▶️</a> 8 - Other Business R. Floyd</h2>