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01/09/2025

<img src="/storage/docs/2025/01/1-9-25-ROS-Hero.png" /> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=fbcdb782-ad92-498f-b7f8-a5a099c49fc9">▶️</a> 0 - Validation for ROS Standing Representatives - Suzy Clifton</h2> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=1f266ece-95f8-4550-a831-8ed7c66785d3">▶️</a> 1 - Antitrust Admonition - Suzy Clifton</h2> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=5f4651f5-d89e-4b35-bfe8-e2b799eec44f">▶️</a> 2 - Election of 2025 ROS Chair and Vice Chair - Vote - Suzy Clifton</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Introduced newly seated representatives: Tony Kroskey (Brazos), Shane Thomas (Shell), Justin Cockrell (DC Energy), and Dinesh Ramachandran (NG Renewables Energy Marketing).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chase Smith nominated Katie Rich from Vistra Energy for ROS 2025 Chair.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Katie Rich accepted the nomination.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No additional nominations for Chair were received, so Katie Rich was elected as ROS 2025 Chair by acclamation.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Eithar Nashawati nominated Sandeep Borkar with LCRA for ROS 2025 Vice Chair.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sandeep Borkar accepted the nomination.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No additional nominations for Vice Chair were received, so Sandeep Borkar was elected as ROS 2025 Vice Chair.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=13747568-297c-4d1c-a5cb-dc6868930dce">▶️</a> 3 - Agenda Review - ROS Leadership</h2> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=92b54cdb-6dbd-42ae-bda7-893d0fab3a07">▶️</a> 4 - Approval of ROS Meeting Minutes - Possible Vote - ROS Leadership</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to approve as submitted the November 7, 2024 Meeting Minutes added to the combo ballot. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to approve as submitted the December 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes added to the combo ballot. </li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=07f67722-5ba8-4279-b979-7b722fe30269">▶️</a> 5 - ERCOT Reports</h2> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=2e585df3-34e3-4fce-b6af-82f6d16c281f">▶️</a> 5.1 - Operations Report - Freddie Garcia</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT's November 2024 unofficial peak demand was recorded at 60,170 megawatts, an increase of 3,635 megawatts from November 2023.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Three OCNs were issued in November: one for a topology change in the Panhandle IROL region, and two anticipating possible future emergency conditions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A new PVGR penetration record of 44.17% was set on November 20th at 14:55.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Inconsistencies were identified in the largest net load ramp table for 2016-2020, which have now been corrected.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Freddie Garcia confirmed there were no reliability risks associated with the new PVGR penetration record, and generation was sufficient to meet demand.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=624339e8-24ea-4b2b-978f-0a8f77730048">▶️</a> 5.2 - System Planning Report - Ping Yan</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">All ERCOT end-of-year reports have been posted on the ERCOT website.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reports include:</li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Constraints and Needs Report</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Regional Transmission Plan Report</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Long Term System Assessment Report</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Grid Reliability and Resilience Assessment Report</li> </ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT will hold an EHV 765 workshop on January 27th to discuss the 765 plan.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The new Grid Reliability and Resilience Assessment Report is a requirement from Senate Bill 1281, and ERCOT is required to perform this assessment every other year.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The assessment studied two extreme weather scenarios:</li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">A winter peak scenario similar to the 2021 Uri storm</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">A Category 5 hurricane scenario hitting Houston</li> </ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Findings suggest that transmission enhancements are needed to reduce load loss and prevent system cascading events.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">For the winter peak scenario, ERCOT found a need to enhance import paths to Central Texas and between South Dallas and Central Texas.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">For the hurricane scenario, substation hardening is crucial in reducing the impact on the Texas grid and consumers.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ping Yan suggested that results could be further discussed in the January RPG meeting.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=1f6eee0e-d2d9-4241-a271-32e309daeef0">▶️</a> 6 - ROS Revision Requests - Vote - ROS Leadership</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The discussion for agenda item number 6 was combined with item number 7.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=50360962-7b4d-4b08-b29c-d873e7e51207">▶️</a> 6.1 - NOGRR271, Related to NPRR1257, Limit on Amount of RRS a Resource can Provide Using Primary Frequency Response - Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 12/5/2024 ROS Report and 10/21/24 Impact Analysis for NOGRR271 added to the combo ballot.</li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">IA identified as having no cost and no impact.</li> </ul> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=bf4f2767-1a7f-4ae7-a870-228c93694f2b">▶️</a> 6.2 - NOGRR273, Related to NPRR1264, Creation of a New Energy Attribute Certificate Program</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to table NOGRR273 added to the combo ballot.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=8ea02c0c-cab9-42c9-8c3a-c1c3ddfe983b">▶️</a> 6.3 - PGRR123, Related to NPRR1264, Creation of a New Energy Attribute Certificate Program</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to table PGRR123 added to the combo ballot.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=5f72faa1-9b47-4073-9a76-cd08d40be1df">▶️</a> 6.4 - RRGRR038, Related to NPRR1264, Creation of a New Energy Attribute Certificate Program</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to table RRGRR038 added to the combo ballot.</li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">NPRR1264 aims to expand the existing energy attribute certificate program to include more participants.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">WMS voted to table all their items and suggested evaluating NPRR1264 and related revision requests in detail.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">There is a suggestion to let WMS work on the program design before reviewing for reliability concerns.</li> </ul> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=5c0be6dc-b556-41c2-a881-bb0990c74087">▶️</a> 7 - NPRR1264, Creation of a New Energy Attribute Certificate Program - Possible Vote - ROS Leadership</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Motion to request PRS to table NPRR1264 added to the combo ballot.</li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Introduction of NPRR1264 as a new certificate program replacing the traditional REC program.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">One revision request related to NPRR1264 remains tabled.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Discussion of various working groups: OWG, NDSWG, PLWG, DWG, IBRWG.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Combo ballot mentioned, indicating grouped non-voting items.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Consideration of leadership appointments for working groups, with some positions already filled.</li> </ul> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=bce81537-81a0-4f3d-9c82-21f7d8751889">▶️</a> 8 - Revision Requests Tabled at PRS and Referred to ROS - Possible Vote - ROS Leadership</h2> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=e5205719-b76c-461e-92d1-a794b22f1ea3">▶️</a> 8.1 - NPRR1229, Real-Time Constraint Management Plan Energy Payment</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The decision is to leave NPRR1229 tabled to see what happens when it exits WMWG.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=c22c0106-d8c3-49d6-8db4-a35c764b2c85">▶️</a> 9 - Revision Requests Tabled at ROS - Possible Vote - ROS Leadership</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Agenda item 9 is a long-standing tabled item.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No questions were raised regarding this agenda item.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=c8d4b50a-db71-4c43-a9ed-49d02a2855b8">▶️</a> 10 - Operations Working Group - OWG - Rickey Floyd</h2> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=e3182795-38dd-4d08-8732-c9fc2862a8f1">▶️</a> 10.2 - NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities - OWG - Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Close to finalizing; expect to file comments in 2 to 3 weeks.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Collaboration with Golden Spread mentioned.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">OWG meeting scheduled for Monday; expect comments on NPRR1238 during this meeting.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=fbf1eea2-e203-4244-8686-be17012a4698">▶️</a> 10.3 - 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">A quick status update was provided on NOGRR265.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NOGRR265 is related to NPRR1238 concerning voluntary registration of loads with curtailable load capabilities.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The topic was discussed by the Operating Working Group (OWG).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">There is potential for a vote on the matter.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=3a8a3bd0-e72d-47e5-8948-78a64370face">▶️</a> 11 - Network Data Support Working Group - NDSWG - Gerardo Escamilla</h2> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=67051d24-2de0-48b5-abf8-bee65138bfca">▶️</a> 11.1 - NPRR1234, Interconnection Requirements for Large Loads and Modeling Standards for Loads 25 MW or Greater - NDSWG - Possible Vote</h3> <a href="/storage/docs/2025/01/11-ndswg_report_to_ros_010925.pdf">11-ndswg_report_to_ros_010925.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Highlighted an ongoing discussion about the defined term for "transmission service bus" proposed in NPRR1234.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The defined term is primarily relevant to PGRR115 and may require additional comments for modification or removal.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Comments on PGRR115 are expected to be filed within 1–2 weeks.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Suggestion to keep NPRR1234 tabled for one more month.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=a4733cfe-b0ae-42d8-aa70-464d9e2deea2">▶️</a> 12 - Planning Working Group - PLWG - Dylan Preas</h2> <a href="/storage/docs/2025/01/12-planning-working-group-report_01092025.pdf">12-planning-working-group-report_01092025.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mina Turner was nominated as PLWG chair for 2025, currently vice chair for 2024.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kristin Cook was nominated as vice chair, noted for active participation in PLWG.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=6076f80c-b7cb-42ab-b825-73b75057bbc6">▶️</a> 12.1 - 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">In December, comments and discussions focused on disconnecting large industrial loads and establishing stability and steady screening thresholds.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">There was talk about including criteria for a standalone 1,000 MW load interconnection.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PLWG decided to table the discussion for additional follow-up at the January meeting due to ongoing discussions and the need for responses to comments.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=f4562efe-4953-4a65-aab6-75556c67fc6e">▶️</a> 12.2 - PGRR119, Stability Constraint Modeling Assumptions in the Regional Transmission Plan - PLWG - Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The item was taken back from the last ROS for further comments from joint commenters.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT will collaborate with joint commenters to refine the language of the item.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The discussion on this item was tabled pending further discussion in January.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=6ea8f7e2-cbe2-418b-b0f1-6cca0dba706c">▶️</a> 12.3 - PGRR120, SSO Prevention for Generator Interconnection - PLWG - DWG - Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Southern Power submitted comments on the proposal.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proposed addition: Allowing existing generation resources to modify interconnection to a series compensated line if SSO is mitigated.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT requested more time to review comments.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The item was tabled for further discussion in January.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=118bfcff-ffdb-458e-a9b1-7d9189dd46de">▶️</a> 12.4 - PGRR122, Reliability Performance Criteria for Loss of Load - DWG - PLWG - Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Introduction of PGRR122, which adds planning criteria to limit the total loss of load to less than 1000 megawatts under ERCOT and NERC reliability criteria.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on including NERC P6 standards and potential overlap with events defined in PGRR115.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The PLWG tabled PGRR122 for further discussion in January.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Tracking of NERC standards CIP-013 and TPL-008 which affect planners.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">An ongoing action item to review and revise the use of 'load' in the planning guide for alignment with protocol section 2, continuing in planning working group meetings.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=d8263b57-2dad-4275-b413-56a6f7552775">▶️</a> 13 - Dynamics Working Group - DWG - Paul Koberlein.</h2> <a href="/storage/docs/2025/01/13-dwg-report-to-ros-january-2025.pdf">13-dwg-report-to-ros-january-2025.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Concerns were raised about the current language of PGRR122, specifically regarding ownership responsibilities.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Issues were identified around TSPs potentially being unable to fulfill required duties due to ownership complications.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The group decided to table PGRR122 for further review.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=4f6e5229-9b8d-4755-85ef-f61d0d5861b7">▶️</a> 13.1 - NOGRR272, Advanced Grid Support Requirements for Inverter-Based ESRs - DWG - IBRWG - Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion to continue in February on PGRR121 and NOGRR272 due to the need for a more detailed review.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Potential PGRR for SSWG case security was presented, feedback will be provided.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Texas RE completed the 2024 case quality metrics assessment with improvements in some metrics; recommendations left for focus areas.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Opposition to PGRR120 was noted; further discussion planned to address concerns.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Potential update to SSR study scope guidelines to be discussed in the next meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Flat start case development update nearly complete, targeting approval by January 2025.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Modeling and stability discussions progressing with suggestions being solicited for comments.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">2025 DWG meeting schedule posted on the DWG landing page.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=fc877f6f-60db-496a-99d1-b496232b459f">▶️</a> 13.2 - PGRR121, Related to NOGRR272, Advanced Grid Support Requirements for Inverter-Based ESRs - DWG - IBRWG - Possible Vote</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fred Huang from ERCOT discussed NOGRR272 and PGRR121, focusing on large amounts of IVRs on the grid and stability challenges.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Talked about solutions for stability issues, including synchronous condensers and inverter-based resources.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussed the development of advanced grid support capabilities for batteries with benefit studies beginning in 2023.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mentioned NERC's two white papers on grid forming technology and specifications for grid forming batteries.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT is working on a testing framework with engaged electronics to adopt this technology, forming the basis for NOGRR and PGRR.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Outlined benefits of grid forming technology such as transient dynamic voltage and frequency response improvements.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT noted no additional hardware or overload capacity is required for these requirements, fitting within planned equipment ratings.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No energy market dispatch changes are required under the current proposals.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NOGRR provides a high-level requirement definition, while PGRR adds modeling details.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT is working on a DWG procedure manual update to include the testing framework, anticipating discussion in February.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">All tests are simulation-based with no envisioned physical commissioning tests.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Implementation timelines are flexible, with ERCOT working with stakeholders on reasonable dates.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Some projects in weak grid areas are adopting advanced grid support capabilities before official approval.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fred Huang provided a global update on grid forming capabilities with examples from other system operators and manufacturers.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion included procurement strategies, e.g., Hawaii's competitive RFP process for grid forming batteries.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Inertia markets were mentioned; ERCOT sees stable inertia levels, with benefits seen in weak grid scenarios.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Michael Jewell raised timelines issues comparing European and proposed ERCOT timelines.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manufacturers will be invited to present on their advanced grid forming capabilities and related challenges.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Coordination between IBRWG and DWG was discussed with testing frameworks and procedure manual updates in progress.</li> </ul> <h3>Next Steps</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Continuing to discuss and refine PGRR and NOGRR requirements at IBRWG meetings.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Inviting manufacturers for discussion on January 17th on capabilities and limitations.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Coordinating a DWG and IBRWG session in February for further testing framework review.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=c9c4246d-1327-4603-aca6-08227ae11212">▶️</a> 14 - Inverter Based Resources Working Group - IBRWG - Julia Matevosyan</h2> <a href="/storage/docs/2025/01/14-ibrwg-report-to-ros-010925.pdf">14-ibrwg-report-to-ros-010925.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Leadership: Julia Matevosyan and Miguel Cova Acosta agreed to serve another year as chair and vice-chair respectively.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NERC Updates: NERC projects, part of FERC order 901 related to IVR performance and monitoring, have been submitted before the deadline fulfilling milestone 2.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Current and Upcoming NERC Projects: Projects are moving towards milestone 3, focusing on modeling, including EMT modeling. A technical conference is scheduled for January 15th-16th.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">TRE SAR for BAL-001-TRE: Clarifying roles and PFR performance for batteries. Does not address deep core payments and wind generation performance.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT's IVR Category 2: Resources of 20-75 MW must register with NERC by May 2025-2026.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">NERC Level 2 IVR Modeling Alert: NERC has received and analyzed responses. TRE will present findings at the January IBRWG meeting.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=51da8fff-85bc-42d5-ac6d-1464b8d790b4">▶️</a> 15 - Combo Ballot - Vote - ROS Leadership</h2> <ul> <li>Motion to approve combo ballot passed unanimously with no abstentions</li> </ul> <img src="/storage/docs/2025/01/1-9-25-ROS-ComboBallotItems.png" width="767" height="212" /> <h2> <img src="/storage/docs/2025/01/1-9-25-ROS-Ballotresults.png" width="746" height="762" /></h2> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=95dcf22f-5e7b-4ee3-8664-310ff6b9210c">▶️</a> 16 - Black Start Working Group - BSWG - Michael Dieringer</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A meeting took place in December for the group.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The next meeting is anticipated around March.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=0b005386-d804-480e-b2aa-e4eda5a1aeda">▶️</a> 17 - Steady State Working Group - SSWG - William Robertson</h2> <a href="/storage/docs/2025/01/17-sswg-report-to-ros-1-9-2025.pdf">17-sswg-report-to-ros-1-9-2025.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Finalized the 2025 SSWG calendar; meetings available on the SSWG landing page.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">TPIT report posted on January 24th under MIS.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Starting 2025 SSWG case building process this month, with preparation beginning next week.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Expected publishing date for the first case build is in June.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">This is the second year cases will be in the node breaker format.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=8f465839-f8ea-4f5d-be5e-1dbf505fe7f7">▶️</a> 18 - Operations Training Working Group - OTWG - Manuel Sanchez</h2> <a href="/storage/docs/2025/01/18-january_otwg_updates.pdf">18-january_otwg_updates.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT has closed agreements with a new vendor provider for the operator certification exam, transitioning from a previous vendor.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The new testing platform will be fully remote using local proctors.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Communication and training will be provided for exam facilitation.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT operations training group will undergo training to familiarize with the new platform.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">2024 in-person Black Start seminar was successfully completed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ERCOT completed CEH processing for market participants who completed training.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A computer-based Black Start training will be released by ERCOT's learning center.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The operations training seminar schedule is in progress with tentative dates identified.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A pilot session is planned for presenters to facilitate class schedules.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">No emergency training is scheduled for this year's operations training seminar.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=770ffb61-ab5b-4587-9950-f05b6683c4bc">▶️</a> 19 - Other Business - ROS Leadership</h2> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=0c92b32b-0d92-4768-85ee-20f53caf8cce">▶️</a> 19.1 - 2025 ROS Goals</h3> <a href="/storage/docs/2025/01/19-2024-ros-goals-tac-approved-03272024.pdf">19-2024-ros-goals-tac-approved-03272024.pdf</a> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Review of ROS goals is anticipated to align with TAC decisions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Participants were advised to prepare thoughts on ROS goals for the February meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Upcoming discussion on ROS working group leadership for the current year.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=8cea2fc1-4506-4f21-835f-bfb462bd15fa">▶️</a> 19.2 - 2025 ROS Working Group Leadership</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Participants reminded to submit nominees for chair and vice chair positions.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A formal email was sent by Suzy Clifton for responses regarding leadership nominations.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Aim to complete the leadership table to identify any open seats.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reminder to have materials prepared and reviewed before the ROS meeting.</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/sharing/?token=a7a21780-5de1-44fb-971f-c3f2e6ba08e5">▶️</a> 19.3 - Review Open Action Items List</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Suzy Clifton updated the items; some require confirmation to be removed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Updates discussed in the NDSWG handbook; still under review.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PLWG provided an update on their progress.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Susana Hildebrand to present on EPA issues at the January 30th WWG meeting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">EEA2 event item removed; parking lot item KTC 15.15 Black Start Service remains.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Approval process described for removing items upon TAC confirmation.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Meetings scheduled through August and Webex conflicts noted.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chase Smith raised questions about NOGRR245 implementation; ERCOT's Agee Springer provided expected timelines for information release and workshop scheduling.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discussion on RFI results for PUN issue; Fred Huang provided a status update.</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=4b452e11-ee1a-4919-8c04-99dfe929a65b">▶️</a> 20 - Adjourn - ROS Leadership</h2>