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Meeting Summary - 07/18/24 PRS Meeting

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07/19/2024

1 - Antitrust Admonition - Diana Coleman 2 - Approval of Minutes - Vote - Diana Coleman 2.1 - June 13, 2024 <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Meeting minutes approved for the combo ballot.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=0761bb57-7a67-4193-9a02-3161c6d69a35" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3</a> - TAC Update - Diana Coleman <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Four items were sent for TAC review and approval.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">All items were approved and are now proceeding to the ERCOT board.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=f755e6e3-cdb9-4d47-aae9-9cefbc0a1e45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4</a> - Project Update - Troy Anderson <img src="/storage/docs/2024/07/july19PRSProjectUpdate.png" width="812" height="610" /> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Several items are set to go into production at the end of June, including addressing issues with 1149.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">July releases include NPRR1002 and PGRR023 related to registration of ESRs, moved to September due to additional work required for existing ESRs.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Three items on track for August release: NPRR1058, NPRR1131 and SCR821 (OEM item).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Forecast presentation platform CDR report changes and SCR813 moved to a future year.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1183 targeted for October, now in initiation. Texas SET. on track for November.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1023 expected to return to active status soon, with a go-live date in early 2025.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">EMS upgrade concluded, now in stabilization phase.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1186 is live and in stabilization mode from June release.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Aging revision requests 1006, 1077, and 1091 deemed post RTC due to risk assessment.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Potential for speeding up 1077 conclusion being evaluated.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Agenda item 6 includes an IA with a potential project, likely OEM, requiring discussion on priority and target implementation times.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Next TWG meeting scheduled for next week.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=da335f6b-1181-44cf-9acc-8bb74460b8cf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4.1</a> - Review of Aging Projects <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reduction in the aging list from 61 to 58 projects due to the start of SCR799, SCR821 (on track for August completion), and SCR1183.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Four additional items have been targeted for a start, including NPRR965, NPRR1004, and NPRR1128, all set for 2024.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">SCR825 moved from 'No Action' to 'Proceed as Planned' with an early 2025 start.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Other projects, namely 1006, 1077, and SCR810, moved to post-RTC.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Katie Rich expressed disappointment regarding delays in NPRR1006, emphasizing the market's long wait and the PUC's directive to expedite.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Troy Anderson explained the main concern for delays was protecting RTC, given limited resources and vendor constraints, despite efforts to prioritize NPRR1006.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on reprioritizing post-RTC projects, with a proposal to categorize them by criticality.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Matt Mereness emphasized the importance of keeping the vendor timeline undisrupted to maintain the RTC schedule, citing past adjustments and current capacity.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Eric Goff inquired about the 'Secure API Pilot,' which Troy said he would look into and provide details later.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ian Haley acknowledged ERCOT's challenges while advocating the urgency of completing NPRR1006.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Troy confirmed he has enough input to proceed with the remaining 'Market Input Needed' items and appreciates the offer for assistance.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">John Hubbard recognized ERCOT's efforts in balancing project priorities, particularly focusing on RTC+B, echoing commission's directives.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Diana concluded with thanks and noted potential offline discussions about NPRR1006 and post-RTC project prioritization.</li> </ul> 5 - Urgent Vote - Vote - Diana Coleman <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=2fef5c9d-d987-46ed-80c6-174e7c1c21e2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5.1</a> - NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1238 initiated by Golden Spread focuses on managing large, flexible loads regarding load shed obligations, especially during manual emergency load shed scenarios.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The issue stems from large loads incentivized to drop off early, complicating compliance for native loads, which are significantly smaller.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Golden Spread initially proposed a solution but faced consensus issues at the stakeholder level, leading to a second option to exclude these large loads from the load shed obligation.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">To ensure compliance, Golden Spread currently includes minimum load requirements in contractual language, although this goes against ERCOT's reliability norms.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Due to ERCOT's feedback and the existence of other related revision requests (NPRR 1234), Golden Spread will remove the urgency status of NPRR1238, allowing it to proceed via the normal process.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Katie Rich suggested referring NPRR1238 to WMS and WMWG to review price formation impacts.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bill Blevins highlighted alignment with other pending NPRRs and supported slowing down NPRR1238 to synchronize with foundational revision requests.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Martha Henson indicated Oncor's involvement and suggested stronger interconnection entity roles, including approvals instead of just notifications.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The discussion also touched upon the necessity of SCADA control over customers for swift curtailment response during emergencies.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">There was specific interest in understanding how the curtailment process would work, particularly the role of Transmission Owners (TO) in executing disconnections.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bill Barnes raised a query regarding differences from previous NPRR1191, confirming some language around curtailable load was carried over.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Katie Rich reiterated examining deployment triggers, particularly comparing ERCOT’s proposal versus emergency response activation.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A motion was made and seconded to table NPRR1238 and refer it to ROS and WMS for further review.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion carried unanimously.</li> </ul> 6 - Review PRS Reports, Impact Analyses, and Prioritization - Vote - denotes no impact - Diana Coleman <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=3293f9c1-d85e-432c-a5b1-cebf6ef6eb30" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6.1</a> - NPRR1217, Remove VDI Requirement for Deployment and Recall of Load Resources and ERS Resources <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Previous recommendation for approval as submitted last month.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Impact analysis estimated at $10,000 to $20,000.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Priority rank of 4100, placing it at the end of the list.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Goal to complete by the end of the year, pending market input.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1217 added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=243458e0-b835-48fb-8a86-16b1a3682cbd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6.2</a> - NPRR1227, Related to RMGRR181, Alignment of Defined Term Usage and Resolution of Inconsistencies <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Focus on alignment of defined term uses and resolution of inconsistencies</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Last month, recommendation for approval as submitted</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to endorse and forward to TAC with June 13 PRS report and April 30 IA</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1227 added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=306be734-e523-44f7-a569-4341593544bd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6.3</a> - NPRR1231, FFSS Program Communication Improvements and Additional Clarifications <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Previously approved and amended by the June 12 ERCOT comments.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Endorsing and forwarding to TAC with the June 13 PRS report and the May 7 IA</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1231 added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=a271d687-ae94-4ab1-ac53-065072488f66" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6.4</a> - NPRR1233, Modification of Weatherization Inspection Fees on the ERCOT Fee Schedule <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Last month, the modification was recommended for approval as submitted.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Current action is to endorse and forward the modification to TAC with the June PRS report and the May 28, 2024 IA</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1233 added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> 7 - Revision Requests Tabled at PRS - Possible Vote - Diana Coleman <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=7e05650e-53b9-4f98-8b39-5c8e1667aad3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7.4</a> - NPRR1188, Implement Nodal Dispatch and Energy Settlement for Controllable Load Resources <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Initial discussion of NPRR1188 implementation led by ERCOT.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Oncor submitted comments proposing two changes in section 10.323 regarding TDSP metering of behind-the-meter CLRs co-located with a generation resource.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">First change: Require agreement on behind-the-meter metering arrangements by  TDU and all parties behind the meter due to potential complexities and billing impacts.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Second change: Remove the requirement for TDU to get consent to serve load behind the meter.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Eric Goff representing Lancium referred to ERCOT's readiness to move forward and desktop edits related to controllable load resource definitions, suggesting a 60% dispatchable range requirement.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Katie Rich expressed the need for another month to address concerns with Oncor's comments.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion included concerns about retail bill impacts, technical challenges of metering arrangements, and the need for clear agreement among all affected parties.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bill Barnes, Blake Holt, and others supported additional time for review.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Concerns about potential gaming and the need to monitor transitions between CLR and non-CLR status were raised, with explanations about necessary processes provided.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clarification that no rulemaking is required for this NPRR, as it qualifies as a resource per existing rules.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Consensus was to table the item for another month for further refinement and agreement.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=32fef28f-4852-4fc7-887b-324cd260a1a3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7.8</a> - NPRR1219, Methodology Revisions and New Definitions for the Report on Capacity, Demand and Reserves in the ERCOT Region Discussion on NPRR1219 <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Focused on methodology revisions and new definitions for the Capacity, Demand, and Reserves (CDR) report in ERCOT.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reviewed comments from ERCOT and feedback from Astrope Consulting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Emphasis on effective load carrying capability (ELCC) values and studies.</li> </ul> Urgency and Approval: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Need to expedite NPRR1219 for the December CDR.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Concerns about timeline and procedural integrity.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Urgency motion was approved with a vote of 63% in favor.</li> </ul> Procedural Concerns: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussions about potential short-circuiting of the usual process.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Importance of following proper procedural processes highlighted by recent Supreme Court decisions.</li> </ul> Future Steps: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Urgent status granted for NPRR1219.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to recommend approval passed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1219 to be reviewed by TAC, board, and PUC for December CDR implementation.</li> </ul> Final Votes and Conclusion: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Combo ballot, including meeting minutes and other revision requests, unanimously approved.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Vote Results: </li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Urgency: Motion carried, 63% in favor, 33% against, 5 abstentions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Approval: Motion carried, 91% in favor, 8% against, 5 abstentions.</li> </ul> </ul>   <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Next Steps: NPRR1219 to be forwarded to July TAC, August board, and September PUC for final approval.</li> </ul> <img src="/storage/docs/2024/07/NPRR1219PRSCombo.png" width="857" height="745" /> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=182d8d65-6e3f-4c79-8de1-c56d6997fdd4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7.9</a> - NPRR1221, Related to NOGRR262, Provisions for Operator Controlled Manual Load Shed <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">It originated from ERCOT and was tabled in May before being sent to ROS.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Earlier this month, ROS reviewed NPRR1221 and unanimously voted to endorse it.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Decision made to add NPRR1221 to the combo ballot, with no associated cost.</li> </ul> 8 - Review of Revision Request Language - Vote - Diana Coleman <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=762e0345-7cca-4ed3-9749-99521230af7d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8.1</a> - NPRR1236, RTC+B Modifications to RUC Capacity Short Calculations <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Extensive vetting has been done by the RTC task force.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">White papers endorsed by TAC guided ERCOT's creation of the gray box language.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">General agreement among members that NPRR1236 is ready to be included in the combo ballot.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Some desktop edits for clarity were proposed and accepted, specifically regarding the RCAP SNAP variable language and typo corrections.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Maggie explained implementation details related to NPRR1139 and consistency in calculating the RCAP SNAP.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A typo ('lessor' to 'lesser') was identified and corrected.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1236 added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=58f2f51c-7cdd-48d4-845a-3f3477364862" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8.2</a> - NPRR1237, Retail Market Qualification Testing Requirements <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proposal comes from Centerpoint Energy.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The new retail market qualification testing requirements are necessary due to the upcoming Texas set version release scheduled for November 10.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">All market participants, including new and existing entities, must test the new version release.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT has identified 25 entities that have not registered for the testing scheduled for September.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion highlighted the need for a reference point in the protocols to manage uncertified entities.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The proposal has not yet been vetted by RMS due to the cancellation of the July 9 meeting caused by a hurricane.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A motion was raised to table the NPRR1237 and refer it to RMS for further consideration before the August PRS meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> 8.3 - NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1238 was previously discussed.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=b65e8c29-8d6e-4060-94f0-ae16fbe5bde0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8.4</a> - NPRR1239, Access to Market Information <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed moving certain information from the secure portion of the ERCOT website to a more public location.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Highlighted NPRR1239’s intent to improve public access to market information.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Noted that NPRR1239 has an Implementation Assessment (IA) cost estimated between $250,000 to $350,000.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mentioned the inclusion of NPRR266's association with NPRR1239.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT’s Kim Rainwater provided an overview and presented a <a href="https://ercot-control-docs.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/11/08-access-to-market-and-transmission-planning-information.pptx">PowerPoint</a>.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Explained that the revisions aim to publish certain reports publicly to improve access, based on NPRR1239 and NPRR1240.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Referenced PGRR036 from 2016 and NPRR902 from 2021 for historical context regarding critical energy infrastructure information.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Described NPRR1183’s ongoing project to move non-confidential information from the secure area to the public website.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Confirmed that assessments verified these reports do not contain confidential energy or market participant information.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Detailed the process to facilitate moving reports to be public without involving confidential data.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provided a visual example of how red-line revisions might encompass multiple reports within the MIS secure area.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to table NPRR1239 added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=14e0452c-d2dc-4b51-8220-562e00574dd6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8.5</a> - NPRR1240, Access to Transmission Planning Information <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proposed moving block load transfer reports to the ERCOT website due to low access frequency since 2019.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Governor test results to be posted on the ERCOT website when requested.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Conforming edits to align rules with current posting practices for outage scheduler and demand forecasts.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clarification that TAC reviews major transmission elements list in public meetings.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on posting requirements, with a suggestion to clarify MIS versus ERCOT website contexts.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proposal to remove requirement to post ERCOT operations staff shift schedules due to lack of public use.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Stakeholders inquired if revisions should be moved forward or kept tabled for further feedback.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Eric Goff raised concerns about policy changes from previous NPRR1039 that moved posting locations from MIS to ERCOT website, suggesting unintended consequences.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on general policy for ERCOT website and potential additional review before moving forward.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Consensus to keep NPRR1240 tabled for further discussion next month to consider ERCOT website use and implications.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to table NPRR1040 added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> 9 - Other Business - Diana Coleman <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=5cea7a57-4a47-44f0-b32e-e89188d455a0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9.1</a> - 2025 Meeting Schedule <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">2025 PRS meetings will be moved from Thursdays to Wednesdays.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Decision aims to avoid conflicts with Public Utility Commission open meetings.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Some instances might arise with seven-day advance notice issues; these will be addressed as they come up.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Feedback from stakeholders predominantly favored the move to Wednesdays.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Change allows other working groups to adjust their schedules accordingly.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No additional highlights or changes were noted.</li> </ul> <a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=0549f86e-29bc-4545-8daa-6b870ee09b7f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10</a> - Combo Ballot - Vote - Diana Coleman <img src="/storage/docs/2024/07/July19PRSBallotMotions.png" width="1107" height="267" /> <img src="/storage/docs/2024/07/JULY19PRSCombo.png" width="1110" height="990" /> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The motion carried unanimously.</li> </ul> 11 - Adjourn - Diana Coleman <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Next meeting is scheduled for August 8th.</li> </ul>