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Meeting Summary - 10/03/24 ROS Meeting

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<h2><img src="/storage/docs/2024/10/ROS_Meeting_Hero_Official_10032024.png" width="864" height="593" /></h2> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=de8dd328-35bf-45a4-b7d4-13e79649c930">1</a> - Antitrust Admonition Katie Rich</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Two alternate representatives were introduced for the meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chase appointed Kristen Cook as his alternate representative.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Resme appointed Shane Thomas as her alternate representative.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=99bfeda1-8d10-42e4-854e-4fc4dc3248ce">2</a> - Agenda Review Katie Rich</h2> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=6fac6c55-c55b-4ed5-9047-ae6fabf129d3">3</a> - Approval of ROS Meeting Minutes Possible Vote Katie Rich</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Agreement to add the minutes to the combo ballot.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=a19e3fc0-31aa-4eda-9c30-6efcac283d8a">4</a> - Technical Advisory Committee TAC Update Katie Rich</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on potential changes to the voting and segment structure at the subcommittee level; no formal decisions made.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Encouragement to attend the next TAC meeting in October for updates on potential process changes.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">TAC has requested input from the subcommittees on items to highlight for the board.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Approval of NPRR1244 and NOGRR263 by TAC, which were on the previous agenda.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Approval of the AS methodology by TAC.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=7b8f6412-a171-4d87-8b9e-ed0c1c0b7511">5</a> - ERCOT Reports</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Three reports were discussed.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=341ff77d-204b-4cf1-ac73-6a2c8c72728f">5.1</a> - Operations Report Alex Lee</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The unofficial peak demand for August was 85,199 MW on August 20, which was 309 MW less than the peak demand earlier in the same month on August 10.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A solar generation record of 20,836 MW was set on August 19.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Three frequency events occurred due to unit trips, with frequencies recovering quickly.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service (ECRS) events, Responsive Reserve Service (RRS) events, or DC Tie curtailments were reported.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">34 HRUC commitments were made mainly for system capacity, with some for securing reliability and meeting generator minimum runtime requirements.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Two OCNs were issued due to hot weather on August 7-8 and August 18-20.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Three advisories were issued for Geomagnetic Disturbances of level K-7 or higher.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Congestions were highest on the E_PASP and part of the Start GTCS in August.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=f090bef2-7c69-45ea-97a9-e451f797dd6a">5.2</a> - System Planning Report Ping Yan</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The 765 kV preliminary plan was presented at the September RPG meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT plans to continue the 765 kV discussion at the October RPG meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT will publish the annual regional transmission plan report with economic analysis by December.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reports to include congestion cost savings test and information for market participants.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT is developing the LTSA long term system assessment report and the grid reliability and resiliency report.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Preliminary results will be brought to RPG for discussions before December, but no specific date is set.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mention of a TSAT implementation schedule update to be discussed.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=7311db26-e737-4e50-a14d-e09bfccd30da">5.3</a> - Online TSAT Implementation Schedule Update Douglas Bernhoft</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Douglas Bernhoft provided an <a href="/storage/docs/2024/10/tsat_for_ros-2024-10-03_v3.pdf">update</a> on the real-time implementation of TSAT.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Two scenarios, EASTEX and Raymondville Rio Hondo, are currently in monitoring stages in the real-time production system since July 10.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">TSAT results are generally consistent with expectations, aligned with offline study limits, with sensitivity to real-time voltage coordination.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Plan to implement TSAT limits for EASTEX and Raymondville Rio Hondo starting November 5, with a market notice one week prior.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Additional TSAT scenarios are being tested for more GTCs within the ERCOT system.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Current limits are expected to remain similar; scenarios focusing on renewable impacts are prioritized for studying.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No specific schedule available for testing other GTCs, such as WESTEX, pending the operations stability analysis team’s evaluation.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">TSAT aims to provide more accurate real-time limits, which may vary from offline calculations due to real-time information.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discount factors used in offline studies are expected to remain for real-time calculations using TSAT.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=b42ebdcc-de93-4519-abf2-6f0e096dc2c5">6</a> - New Protocol Revision Subcommittee PRS Referrals Vote Katie Rich </h2> <h3><a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=9b36689e-82d2-4ffa-8573-0f06832c1eeb">6.1</a> - NPRR1247, Incorporation of Congestion Cost Savings Test in Economic Evaluation of Transmission Projects</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to request PRS continue to table NPRR1247 for further review by PLWG added to combo ballot. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The incorporation of the congestion cost savings test will be included in the annual RTP study.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PRS has tabled the NPRR pending further review and formal assignment.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT has presented a draft white paper providing details on the cost savings test, which was discussed at the PLWG meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT is working on reply comments to address clarifications requested during discussions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The next PLWG meeting is scheduled for October 16, with plans to file comments before that meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The packed agenda of previous meetings has impacted scheduling, potentially affecting the October 16 meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">There's a proposal to table the NPRR and refer it to PLWG for further discussion, aiming for a resolution before going back to PRS in November.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT intends to include test results from the new criteria in the RTP study even before approval of the NPRR.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=a663c8df-a748-47ce-8384-740536abfac2">7</a> - NPRR1180, Inclusion of Forecasted Load in Planning Analyses Possible Vote Katie Rich</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1180 was approved last year by ROS and PRS approved it last month.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT filed comments on NPRR1180 and PGRR107 at the end of August.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1180 will undergo IA review this month.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The focus is on ensuring consistent use of 'load' across protocols and guides.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">It was decided to move NPRR1180 forward at PRS without further input.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=fc380dc0-6e5b-4ac1-8e34-285bfe4b2296">8</a> - ROS Revision Requests Vote Katie Rich</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Introduction of IA (Impact Analysis) reviews</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=f7723cb5-b3ed-493d-9d11-9b63c553ca13">8.1</a> - PGRR107, Related to NPRR1180, Inclusion of Forecasted Load in Planning Analyses</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to table PGRR107 added to combo ballot. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT needs to wait until the November meeting to complete the Impact Analysis (IA) for PGRR107.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=e67f85fa-9739-49b0-b36e-ce9fa537d6e5">8.2</a> - PGRR116, Related to NPRR1240, Access to Transmission Planning Information</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 9/9/24 ROS Report and 7/2/24 Impact Analysis for PGRR116 added to combo ballot. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No impact IA.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=e67f85fa-9739-49b0-b36e-ce9fa537d6e5">8.3</a> - NOGRR266, Related to NPRR1239, Access to Market Information</h3> <ul> <li>Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 9/9/24 ROS Report and 7/2/24 Impact Analysis for NOGRR266 added to combo ballot, <ul> <li>No impact IA.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><a href="https://dash3.gridmonitor.com/sharing/?token=e67f85fa-9739-49b0-b36e-ce9fa537d6e5">8.4</a> - NOGRR267, Related to NPRR1240, Access to Transmission Planning Information</h3> <ul> <li>Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 9/9/24 ROS Report and 7/2/24 Impact Analysis for NOGRR267 added to combo ballot. <ul> <li>No impact IA.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=2418b0d5-105d-4b08-9f63-00078dc6a757">8.5</a> - PGRR119, Stability Constraint Modeling Assumptions in the Regional Transmission Plan</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to table PGRR119 and refer issue to PLWG added to combo ballot. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reviewed PGRR119 for stability constraint modeling assumptions in the Regional Transmission Plan (RTP).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The revision will codify the use of a reliability margin when modeling limits associated with this stability constraint in the RTP reliability and economic base cases.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Suggestion to have Dylan's group take up this issue.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proposal to table and refer it to the Planning Working Group (PLWG).</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=828b4889-1880-4e42-85e9-9d82a205ae2f">9</a> - Revision Requests Tabled at PRS and Referred to ROS Possible Vote</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Two revision requests are currently tabled.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=7dd43dc4-1912-460a-9bbe-a34fd605954d">9.1</a> - NPRR1229, Real-Time Constraint Management Plan Energy Payment</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NPRR1229 is currently at WMWG.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Responses were provided by STEC to policy level questions posed by ERCOT.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No current role for ROS as WMWG is still working through the issues.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=028e5435-dbfc-46ef-b1c6-a3e61b6db52f">9.2</a> - NPRR1234, Interconnection Requirements for Large Loads and Modeling Standards for Loads 25 MW or Greater NDSWG</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NDSWG did not meet in September; additional comments from steel mills are expected to be discussed at the next meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Item NPRR1234 remains tabled for future discussion.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PGRR107 is to be tabled pending further information expected in November.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=cb00915e-4fad-4a0c-aa17-ff6120a2b0d6">10</a> - Revision Requests Tabled at ROS (Possible Vote)</h2> <h3>10.1 - PGRR073, Related to NPRR956, Designation of Providers of Transmission Actions</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Not discussed</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=182b1179-da4b-4c4d-8868-5f0c5bb159d9">10.2</a> - NOGRR268, Related to NPRR1246, Energy Storage Resource Terminology Alignment for the Single-Model Era</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to recommend approval of NOGRR268 as amended by the 9/24/24 ERCOT comments added to combo ballot. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Items NOGRR268 and PGRR118 were previously tabled but were proposed to be moved forward as RTC discussions went smoothly.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT submitted comments on NOGRR268 and PGRR118, proposing modifications to clarify language regarding generation and energy storage.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The proposed language changes suggest references to 'generation' would inherently include energy storage, thus additional mentions of energy storage are unnecessary.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The group agrees to move forward with ERCOT's proposed modifications to these items.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=34876e81-91f3-4c40-a9d2-1b582ad71066">10.3</a> - PGRR118, Related to NPRR1246, Energy Storage Resource Terminology Alignment for the Single-Model Era</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to recommend approval of PGRR118 as amended by the 9/20/24 ERCOT comments added to combo ballot.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=37c45d28-4fc9-455d-86e0-ac777393d0a0">11</a> - Operations Working Group OWG Rickey Floyd</h2> <a href="/storage/docs/2024/10/owg_ros_20241003.pdf">owg_ros_20241003.pdf</a> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=23a0f33d-61af-4f3d-b119-fa450fc25742">11.1</a> - NPRR1070, Planning Criteria for GTC Exit Solutions OWG, PLWG Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT is collaborating with PUC staff to finalize the language.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The discussion on this item remains tabled at the Operating Working Group (OWG).</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=73120a00-787e-406e-a34b-4ca4df95203a">11.2</a> - NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities OWG Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Oncor filed comments on April 18, 2024, regarding voluntary registration of loads with curtailable load capabilities.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">OWG reached consensus on Oncor's comments at their last meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT presented use cases during the meeting demonstrating the impact of considering VECLs on total load for load shedding.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT's example showed specific entities' load at 0.39% of ERCOT's total load, which could rise to 2.75% if VECls were included.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=61fa4b59-f46a-47f6-9105-c94b90d52ee7">11.3</a> - NOGRR265, Related to NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities OWG Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Oncor filed comments on NOGRR265 and OWG reached a consensus on these comments.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fred provided a status update on NPRR1238 comments, stating they are close to finalizing and expect to file them before the upcoming October OWG meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Consensus generally aligns with Oncor’s comments, with clarifications needed on low shader calculations and ramping codification.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Blake from LCRA expressed concerns about the lack of a remote control disconnection device requirement for VECL at the DSP level, suggesting language to address this.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Golden Spread's Chris mentioned no anticipated distribution disconnects for VECLs and emphasized the need for coordination with ERCOT.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ken Bowen from CPS Energy raised the issue of load ratio share calculation related to transmission projects and entity recovery rates.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lloyd commented on the safety aspects of remote control of breakers for large loads, advocating for notice and adherence to good utility practices.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ricky discussed the process of OWG referring additional comments on NOGRR and NPRR back to OWG, and agreed to reconsider them next month.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bob Whitmer emphasized the urgency of implementing early curtailment loads to protect firm loads and prevent unnecessary risk to vulnerable populations.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=bfb82a77-d26a-4298-9e5b-551fcfa3764d">12</a> - Planning Working Group PLWG Dylan Preas</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Dylan Preas was asked to provide an <a href="/storage/docs/2024/10/planning_working_group_update_10032024.pdf">update</a> under the Planning Working Group (PLWG) agenda item.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=3565c721-751d-4e8b-aa38-991a083796b2">12.1</a> - PGRR115, Related to NPRR1234, Interconnection Requirements for Large Loads and Modeling Standards for Loads 25 MW or Greater PLWG Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PLWG met on September 24 to discuss PGRR115.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reviewed comments from Centerpoint Energy, Oncor, and Steel Mills on PGRR115.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed large load rules and processes, including incorporation into QSA.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Covered dynamic study requirements and deadlines for LLIS process.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Explored inclusion of entities into LLIS process, such as DSP's and resource entities for co-located large loads.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Anticipation of ERCOT reply comments to the presented comments.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The item was tabled for further discussion by the PLWG.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=185cd6a0-f422-4d21-80c0-7228a942b976">12.2</a> - PGRR117, Addition of Resiliency Assessment and Criteria to Reflect PUCT Rule Changes PLWG Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">LCRA provided reply comments on PGRR117 regarding impact, duration, and frequency of outages.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT proposed a future NPRR to assess whether upgrades meet resiliency criteria and their benefits.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PGRR117 discussion was tabled for the next meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on ERCOT's draft white paper on NPRR1247 regarding congestion cost savings test.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NERC-related topics included standards NERC CIP-014 on physical security and NERC TPL-008 on extreme weather standards.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Open action item on PGRR107 regarding review of load in the planning guide discussed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT acknowledged the significant effort required to update more than 4000 instances of 'load' in protocols and planning guides.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PLWG will keep the action item open to align terminology over time.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Suggestions were discussed to incorporate terminology checks during future revision requests.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PGRR119 added to the agenda for future consideration.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=9467621a-005b-47cd-89de-5a89cc524cb9">13</a> - Dynamics Working Group DWG Paul Koberlein</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Paul Koberlein <a href="/storage/docs/2024/10/dwg_report_to_ros-10032024.pdf">presented</a> a short update on procedure manual updates, aiming to align it with NOGRR245's language.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The draft procedure manual was posted on the DWG landing page two months ago for review.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No comments were received on the draft, and approval is being requested to remove the draft status.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Upon ROS approval, the draft language, watermarks, and titles will be removed from the procedure manual.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The procedural manual will be reposted to the DWG landing page and becomes effective upon approval.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clarification was made that there is no gray box language for NOGRR245, and the changes are effective as of October 1.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=8b2e0d01-1912-4843-9521-c5aa87d1409a">14</a> - Combo Ballot Vote Katie Rich</h2> <img src="/storage/docs/2024/10/ROS_Combined_Ballot_Details_10032024_2e9qhtxdv6gw.png" width="855" height="211" /> <img src="/storage/docs/2024/10/ROS_Combined_Ballot_vote_10032024.png" width="854" height="821" /> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=d6b726ce-203b-4da4-b82c-5b4b40dc42e7">15 </a>- Inverter Based Resources Working Group IBRWG Julia Matevosyan</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed procedure manual update with changes from DWG manual and updated tools for testing.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mark Henry presented a standards update with three standards developed; PRC-030 and PRC-028 received sufficient votes, PRC-029 faced industry disagreements.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fred Huang presented a draft proposal for advanced grid support from energy storage resources with a focus on grid forming functions; ERCOT seeking feedback.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Addressed primary frequency response performance issues in inverter based resources, specifically wind and solar under deep curtailment.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT continues to seek feedback from OEMs to understand technology limitations and propose solutions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Update on NOGRR245, which has been approved at PUC with a follow up NOGRR to be developed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed ROCOF and phase jump measurement items; understanding OEM methods for frequency measurement and response.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT aims to align evaluation methods with OEM limitations for frequency response and ROCOF assessment.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fred provided update on tentative schedule for advanced grid support ESR adoption request, aiming for end-of-year submission.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Next Meeting Date: October 11</li> </ul>   <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=9d24132a-99fe-41ac-9dcd-4d68e361a62a">16</a> - Performance, Disturbance, Compliance Working Group PDCWG Kevin Bunch</h2> <a href="/storage/docs/2024/10/pdcwg_report_to_ros_100324.pdf">pdcwg_report_to_ros_100324.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PDCWG met on September 18 with a short meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reviewed general archive frequency control metrics and regulation reports.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Received a brief update regarding the BAL-001 SAR related to ESRs.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reviewed two non-frequency events and one frequency event in a closed meeting; events appeared standard with no extremes.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Observation that frequency events have decreased over the last decade, from eight or nine per month to about one a month.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">IMFR was increased to 1552, exceeding expectations.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Upcoming meeting in October is likely to be canceled due to light agenda unless something new arises.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Encouragement for members to attend the IBR meeting next week regarding frequency change.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=5530fb9b-3eae-4b87-bda6-bb985b385b3e">17</a> - Steady State Working Group SSWG William Robertson</h2> <a href="/storage/docs/2024/10/sswg_report_to_ros_10032024.pdf">sswg_report_to_ros_10032024.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Two tuning sessions for the 24 SSWG case build were held last week.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A business meeting occurred last Wednesday, with the case build nearly complete.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">There are no expected delays in posting final cases.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The target date for the final cases posting is October 11.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT will also post the TPIT and CR report on the same date.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Next steps include updating the planning data dictionary and contingency definitions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Final posting for the planning data dictionary and contingency definitions is scheduled for October 25.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=5725630e-3cce-47eb-b1aa-64e19deacd96">18</a> - Operations Training Working Group OTWG Manuel Sanchez</h2> <a href="/storage/docs/2024/10/otwg_updates_10032024.pdf">otwg_updates_10032024.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Aircraft operator certification exam has been temporarily suspended due to issues with testing centers. Notification sent to market participants on September 9.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Efforts are ongoing to resolve certification exam issues; notifications will be sent upon resolution.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Annual ERCOT Blackstart training seminar scheduled from October 15 - November 21, including computer-based training and in-person simulation exercises.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Participants can earn continuing education hours (CEHs), must complete the entire day's session for credit.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Computer-based training is released weekly, attendees can contact ERCOT service desk for assistance.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT TSP IRL training is under initial discussion to develop objectives and content, focused on TOS with sensitive topics.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No additional questions or comments were raised during the session.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=64a3ed54-39a7-4b02-ac57-8b06b5f9534a">19</a> - Black Start Working Group BSWG Michael Dieringer</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The Blackstart Working Group met on September 19 in a closed session.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Topics included how to utilize DEERS during black start events.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A roundtable Q&A session was held between the working group, DEERS, and ERCOT.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Additional information will be provided in the future.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Preliminary stages of a NOGRR for satellite phone requirements were discussed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Participants received a copy of the NOGRR to review and provide feedback by the next meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A vote confirmed Michael Dieringer as chairman and Alex Lee as vice-chair.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Blackstart plans are due on November 1.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The next meeting will occur on December 11, requiring an NDA for participation.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=d9178e97-c85a-4270-b89e-acca162bd872">20</a> - Other Business Katie Rich</h2> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=c8c1889c-e462-4988-a73c-26ed31c909e0">20.1</a> - 2025 ERCOT Membership/Segment Representative Elections Suzie Clifton</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reminder of upcoming 2025 membership process</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Notifications have been sent out</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Date of record is Friday, November 1st and elections will commence on following Tuesday, November 5th</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=3568e8e7-5e0d-41ff-b006-243a919f8b6c">20.2</a> - Review Open Action Items List</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion about the upcoming ERCOT membership segment representative elections starting on November 5, 2025.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on the transmission, reclosing, and sectionalizing schemes for IBR ride through, with intent to follow up with absent members.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NDSWG leadership progress on nodal ICCP communication handbook initiated in April.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Update on ERCOT protocols and planning guides regarding the correct use of terms; mention of necessary modifications and timing for agenda review.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clarification about different definitions of generation in context with storage and RTC.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">EPA regulations and their relevance to ongoing court discussions were retained as action items.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on calculating load shedding in real-time and potential relevance of NPRR 1238.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A TAC assignment on the September 6 event involving analysis by several working groups.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Consideration of updates on single model revision requests and their implications.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Intention to narrow down the open action items list by the end of the year.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The ballot motion was carried 100% in favor.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Acknowledgement of next meeting on November 7, to be conducted in person.</li> </ul> <h3>20.3</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Not discussed</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=e952c9d5-1d10-4fc5-bb2a-d8b63c45c2a1">20.3.1</a> Network Data Support Working Group (NDSWG)</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No NDSWG leadership was on the call, unsure if any progress has been made since April of this year</li> </ul> <h3>20.3.2 - 20.3.3</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Not discussed</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=4d3ee98a-9045-4e1d-8da3-3f28bfb31a5c">21</a> - Adjourn Katie Rich</h3>