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Meeting Summary - 07/11/24 ROS Meeting

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07/15/2024

1 - Antitrust Admonition - Katie Rich 2 - Agenda Review - Katie Rich 3 - Meeting Minutes - Katie Rich 3.1 - June 6, 2024 - Katie Rich <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Minutes added to combo ballot</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=44222eac-a507-42b9-9a30-a2441a2b1a24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4</a> - TAC Update - Katie Rich <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Approval of PGRR106.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Two discussions on ancillary services.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kickoff discussion of the 2025 AS methodology to start at PDCWG's first meeting in July.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Follow-up on the 2025 AS methodology to come back for the September ROS.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PUC ancillary service study update.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">TAC workshop scheduled for August 28.</li> </ul> 5 - ERCOT Reports - Katie Rich <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=29f44049-dc62-43bb-80e7-05185d91353e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5.1</a> - Operations Report - Alex Lee <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Unofficial peak load for May was 77 GW on May 26-27, an increase of almost 9 GW from the previous year's peak demand for the same month.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Three frequency events occurred in May, all related to unit trips.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">One instance of ECRS deployment due to installation capacity for netload ramp.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No responsive users deployment events.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Nine DC tie curtailments and ten HRUC commitments.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">One reserve capacity shortage watch with no market solutions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">One transmission emergency notice due to the South Texas import interface.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=f845aa35-90dc-4154-882d-900ae3873764" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5.2</a> - System Planning Report - Robert Golen <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Robert Golen presented ERCOT's system planning monthly status.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reviewed proposed transmission projects totaling over $2.8 billion.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT has endorsed over $1.1 billion in projects this year as of May 31.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed ongoing work on the Permian Basin reliability plan study as directed by HB5066.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Updated on 2024 RTP large load types and generation hubs presented at the May 2024 RPG meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Prabhu Niram brought up the generation assumptions for the 2024 RTP and highlighted the following points:</li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Presented generation assumptions in April where 60 gigawatts of additional load were added.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Received several comments on these assumptions, categorized into four main themes regarding generation hubs and modeling.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">ERCOT's intent is to balance the load flow case to meet projected load.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Plans to submit a revision request to capture future generation assumptions before the end of the year.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Will add clarifying language in the 2024 RTP to address comments received.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Future clarifications will be presented at RPG or other stakeholder meetings if needed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Commitment to submit PGRR before the end of the year, aiming for approval in the next RTP.</li> </ul> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=cd0c2b31-94d4-45e8-a9a6-2f28df774baf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5.3</a> - GTC Update - Yunzhi Cheng <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hamney Organ GTC update: minor limit changes, interface remains the same.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Wiley Aerial GTC update: updated for new circuit and recent QSA units, limit increased slightly, interface remains the same.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">McKamey GTC update: updated for new circuit and recent QAC units, limit increased slightly, interface remains the same.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">SCR819 implementation: confirmed fully implemented and productionalized in the ERCOT EMS as of July 1.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=3226a580-3e76-499e-b32c-5ed70212be33" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5.4</a> - Outage Coordination - Chris Azeredo <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chris Azeredo presented issues in outage coordination related to the increase in the number of registered PUNS (points of unaccountability).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The increase in PUNS impacts the coordination as it reduces the number of generation resources subject to MDRPOC methodology.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A new enumeration type called 'netted network' will be introduced in ERCOT model applications.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">This change should have minimal impact on resource entities and ERCOT systems.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Industrial generation facilities will remain as PUNS, while non-industrial generation facilities will be referred to as netted networks internally.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Plans include starting co-testing and providing an information plan in Q4 2024.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">An RFI will be issued to existing PUNS to identify industrial generation facilities.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A process for new PUNS claiming exemption from MDRPOC to be developed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Market notice will be issued before implementation, with potential updates to RoS as needed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Timeline for sending out RFIs is tentatively late summer or early fall (Q3/Q4).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Feedback collection and response timelines are still being decided.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The proposed solution aims to internally better recognize non-industrial generation facilities without impacting existing processes or stakeholders.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Updates on progress will be provided in August or September.</li> </ul> 6 - Urgency Vote(s) (Vote) <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NOGRR265, Related to NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=201261bf-fec2-463e-bd87-ecc5e272e53d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6.1</a> - NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities - Possible Vote <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1238 hasn't been referred from PRS yet but will be referred to OWG to keep those together.</li> </ul> 7 - PRS Referrals - Katie Rich <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=ff1d207b-2ca1-4ecf-85a7-7fea6713713b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7.1</a> - NPRR1229 - Katie Rich <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Referred to ROS and WMS</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1229 is settlement related, aiming for make-whole payments when ERCOT actions trip a resource offline.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Issue came up last summer during an operating instruction for reliability.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Questions from ERCOT mainly about settlements and policy decisions on costs.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion whether ROS or another group should review.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">General consensus to table at ROS till more questions and issues are developed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Acknowledgement this is more operational policy and cost issues than just settlements.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Plan to discuss these issues at WMWG and get further opinions from ROS.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=4dd6fd31-275f-4b6c-9830-32fc41094a71" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7.2 </a>- NPRR1234, Interconnection Requirements for Large Loads and Modeling Standards for Loads 25 MW or Greater <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1234 and PGRR115 intended to <a href="https://ercot-control-docs.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/11/7-public_ros_overview_nprr1234_pgrr115_june2024.pptx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">work together</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">New requirements based on comments related to operations model</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1234 recommended to be reviewed by NDSWG</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Planning Guide Revision suggested to be reviewed by Planning Working Group</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proposal discussed with task force and TSPs</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Removal of registered curtailable load requirement from original concept</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Removal of controversial items, including some ride-through requirements</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">General focus on interconnection and modeling of large loads</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Aim to accelerate the process for NPRR1234 and related proposals e.g., NPRR1238</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Comments filed about ensuring load information is protected as confidential and critical infrastructure</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Overall positive reception towards improvement and acceptability of NPRR1234</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=433c38f5-8575-496d-91a5-19c7b463be0b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7.3 </a>- NPRR1235 - Katie Rich <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1235 introduces a new ancillary service called DDRS.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">DRRS is mandated by the PURA act, requiring resources that can start within 2 hours and sustain for 4 hours.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Several workshops were conducted to discuss the implementation and draft of NPRR1235.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Initially, a broader range of resources was considered, now focusing on offline generation resources.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A new resource status for DRRS in real-time has been added for tracking.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">DRRS will be awarded and paid for in the day-ahead market, not optimized in the real-time market.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Deployment of DRRS will be prioritized within the RUC engine before committing other units.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Qualification and performance requirements for DRRS will be similar to offline non-spin services.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on including ESRs in future phases through phased NPRRs.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PDCWG is the appropriate group for review.</li> </ul> 8 ROS Revisions  <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=a9e88e64-4f68-4b98-aa09-1f17fc0a6c64" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8.1</a> - PGRR115, Related to NPRR1234, Interconnection Requirements for Large Loads and Modeling Standards for Loads 25 MW or Greater <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clarifications were made to PGRR115 to specify it is referring to new large loads over 75 MW for planning purposes.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Section 9 of the protocol confirms reference to new large loads only.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Concerns about safety led to the removal of language adding remote control on feeder breakers in industrial stations.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PGRR115 will be discussed in the PLWG's next meeting for further clarifications.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on whether PGRR115 affects the annual load data request (ALDR) process; current stance is no specific changes.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Debate on sending PGRR115 to SSWG reviewed; decided to refer to PLWG.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Potential addition of NPRR1234 to the combo ballot approved for referral to NDSWG.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=04a517e6-ce53-43fe-94f1-a568b33380af" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8.2</a> - NOGRR264 - Katie Rich <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mention of sending both NPRR1235 and its matching NOGRR264.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No objections or further questions from the meeting participants.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Confirmation that everything is paired together properly.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=388b7abc-da67-4afa-b6a4-56aceadba422" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8.3</a> - NOGRR265, Related to NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Golden Spread requested urgent status for NOGRR265 initially but it may no longer apply.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion held at LFLTF regarding this topic; need to confirm current urgency status.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Golden Spread representative Chris Conan agreed urgency status might not be necessary and preferred tabling the matter to file additional comments.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Request to refer the matter to OWG for further examination and progress.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Concern noted about increasing load since the inception of LFLTF two years ago.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chris Conan and Katie discussed appropriateness of current deployment trigger (3100 MW PRC) and suggested OWG review this.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Brett questions penalty structure for non-performance by a queasy with a curtailed load, suggested this be addressed by OWG.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Plan to table and refer NOGRR and NPRR to OWG to start work on the fundamental issues.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Agreed to add both NOGRR and NPRR to the combo ballot without opposition.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=fefeac36-5f51-430c-92d8-588e75428db7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9</a> - Revision Requests Tabled at ROS <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reviewed items currently tabled at ROS.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No reasons identified to pull any of these items.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No additional opinions or comments from the participants.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=132b2730-7d72-4834-91c5-d8b44780cfad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10 </a>- Operations Working Group - Rickey Floyd <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Operations working group updates by Tyler.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT reported unofficial peak demands: 77,122 MW on 5/27 HE 1700 (Previous peak for May was 68,169 MW)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Solar penetration was 19,387 MW on 5/18 at 11:40.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Texas RE reports NERC alert from June 4th acknowledged by 99% of participants.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The alert was about inverter-based resource model quality deficiencies.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Annual report posted on NERC website; NERC requesting participants to join the National Standards group.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=f9714066-43af-4cb9-abc2-da832465538a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10.1</a> - NPRR1070 - Rickey Floyd <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Comments filed on 6/27 were discussed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">OWG reached consensus on NPRR1221 filed on 3/20/24 for NPRR1070.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT is finalizing language on congestion cost savings criteria with UC staff, no specific time available yet.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The item remains tabled at the OWG.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No OTWG update was provided.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reminder of the timeline for public and private submissions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Acknowledgment of OWG's work on NPRR1221 and NOGRR262.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Both items added to the combo ballot without opposition.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=29df28ff-1097-4abd-88de-9411e520e441" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10.2</a> - NPRR1221 - Related to NOGRR262, Provisions for Operator-Controlled Manual Load Shed - Rickey Floyd <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on NOGRR262 provisions for operator-controlled load shed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Golden Spread provided their comments filed on 5/30.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Phrase added to address situations where some GSDC members' TSP cooperatives lack load shed data control.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">AEP raised concerns about the phrasing not allowing enough flexibility for SCADA-controlled commercial load.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">OWG made edits on paragraph seven.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">OWG preferred to utilize SCADA-controlled load shed by the TDSP.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">OWG reached consensus on the edits and formally submitted the comments.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=da54eed5-61b4-4150-bc1b-31d9f91a0adc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10.3</a> - NOGRR262 - Rickey Floyd <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1221 in NOGRR262 was discussed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Decision to move along with 1221 after review of NOGRR and IA.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Approval of SSWG procedural manual.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NOGRR262 added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> 11 - Planning Working Group - Dylan Preas <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=a4313b8a-538a-4a4d-908b-eab14e611edb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">11.1</a> - PGRR107 - Dylan Preas <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Tracking on PGRR107 has been ongoing for a couple of months.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Item involves inclusion of forecasted load in planning analysis and has been tabled for June follow-up discussion.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Comments on PGRR107 will be posted soon, with review and discussion to occur at next Tuesday's meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on new South Texas GTC and ERCOT RTP, which stemmed from a February ROS question and was discussed in PLWG in March.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT plans to revise planning assumptions, particularly around load scaling and resource adequacy.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PGRR related to planning assumptions is under development and is expected by the end of the year.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Confirmation that this topic won't be carried forward on the ROS action items list unless there are questions.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=2d34f233-cf1b-422d-ab6a-28c7bf5361ff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">12</a> - Steady State Working Group - Zach Walker <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">24SSWG cases have been posted along with TPIT and CR reports.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">These cases are the first set of no breaker cases.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Contingencies and data dictionary have been updated and posted on MIS.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">24SSWG U1, is scheduled to be posted in October.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=d92eff27-c1a7-4cfe-a764-a416d8ebf767" target="_blank" rel="noopener">12.1</a> - SSWG Procedure Manual - Zach Walker <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Procedure manual update requiring ROS approval.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Changes Addressed:</li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">PGRR113: Added language to remove temporary configurations for congestion mitigation in SSWG cases.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">FAC-014-3 R6: Updated language and added Appendix F to comply with new FAC requirements, necessitating TSPs and ERCOT to provide technical rationale for less limiting facility ratings in the SSWG cases.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Minor changes involving extraordinary dispatch reordering and data field requirements in the ERCOT planning database.</li> </ul> </ul> <h3>Next Steps:</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reviewed for questions or comments.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proposition to add the updates to the combo ballot for voting.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=54bc33a4-270c-48f5-aad6-773081c64b3c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">13</a> - Combo Ballot - Katie Rich <img src="/storage/docs/2024/07/JulyROSvotingitems.png" width="1039" height="305" /> <img src="/storage/docs/2024/07/JulyROScombo.png" width="1063" height="1048" /> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=0c5d4b99-d081-40b3-99a4-79463a3df229" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14</a> - Black Start Working Group - Michael Dieringer <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The Black Start Working Group will not be discussed this month.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The group agrees to reschedule for the next month instead.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=f71947e3-a30d-4e74-a91a-b50eddbbd02f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">15</a> - Dynamics Working Group - Paul Koberlein <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Paul Koberlein introduced the Dynamics Working Group meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reviewed June 20 meeting topics including 2024-2025 black start update using SWG cases released in June.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed draft procedure manual update for NOGRR245, targeting August approval.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed feedback on self-limiting facilities (SLS) and readiness to post on the resource integration page.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Requested TSPS to provide a list of MOD-026 and MOD-027 reviews by July 12, 2024.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=e7caf5f5-be6c-4cfa-a484-b6091bcf0624" target="_blank" rel="noopener">16</a> - Inverter Based Resources Working Group - Julia Matevosyan <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Meeting held on June 14, starting with DWG-IBRWG collaboration.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Focused on dynamic modeling manual language changes due to NOGRR245.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed transient over voltage and related conformity assessment presented by IEEE 2800.2 working group.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Recommendations on transient over voltage capabilities based on OEM equipment capability.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT continued working on the DWG procedure manual update, targeting August approval.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed high voltage and low voltage write-through requirements, and active power reduction during voltage write-through events.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Next, focused on main IBRWG meeting topics with updates on NOGRR245.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Stevens gave an update on progress and remand from the board to TAC.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on PRC-029, a new IBR write-through standard, and its relation to existing standards.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NERC alert level two updates and other industry updates were presented.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">FERC approved MISO's tariff for implementation of IEEE 2800 standards.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">MISO seeking comments on GFM capabilities for battery energy storage.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ENTSO-E working on implementation guide for grid-forming capabilities.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ESIG created a web page tracking grid-forming technology development.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ongoing DOE i2x FIRST forum focuses on understanding and adopting updated standards related to inverter-based resources.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Forum is U.S.-wide, not specific to ERCOT.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Focus Areas: IEEE 2800 adoption and changes at NPRR standards, specifically related to forequarter 901.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Forum Monthly Meetings: Includes sign-up links and recorded presentations.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Materials and agenda for meetings are posted.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=af5a55dc-2c6d-46b3-b31d-1177efea3901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">17</a> - Network Data Support Working Group - Gerardo Escamilla <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Presentation on NPRR1234 covering different scenarios.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ICP handbook content is being evaluated to determine which parts are binding or non-binding.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Presentation on downstream stream production changes with provided statistics.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=472f329e-bad3-46c2-8d8d-ff71674a3727" target="_blank" rel="noopener">18</a> - Operations Training Working Group - Manual Sanchez <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Updates on training coming up in the next few weeks and months.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT Blackstart training scheduled from October 14 through November 21.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The training includes a computer-based training (CBT) as a prerequisite and an in-person session.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Market notification from ERCOT expected by the first week of September.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Contact John Jarmon or Manuel Sanchez for more information.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Aircraft operations training seminar planned for March-April timeframe next year, will include CEHs.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT issued notification for annual severe weather drill; market participants are highly encouraged to participate.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT is working on grid forming requirements and will provide an update in tomorrow’s meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Presentation for the update has already been posted for advance review. </li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=6f4e189d-aa0b-4295-91f9-27307911630a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">19</a> - Other Business - Katie Rich <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on PRS meeting times: No changes in date and time for next year.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Continuing with PRS meetings on the first Thursday or thereabouts.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proposal for PRS to shift to Wednesday meetings.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Potential procedural issue: PRS actions on an NPRR may need to waive notice requirements if delayed to Wednesday, but no concerns raised at PRS.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Next meeting is scheduled for August 1, via Webex only.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=b4c098c3-8270-47ce-b2c0-ee2563359fba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">19.2</a> - Review Open Action Items List - Katie Rich <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on congestion cost test implementation and NPRR1070, which has been an ongoing agenda item.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Topic remains tabled as ERCOT staff drafts revision requests for planning criteria for GT exit solutions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mention of PGRR115 assignment to PLWG to be included in the next agenda.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Next PLWG meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 16.</li> </ul> 20 - Adjourn - Katie Rich