Meeting Summary - 10/17/24 PRS Meeting

Grid Monitor AI
10/17/2024

<h1><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img src="/storage/docs/2024/10/101724PRSHERO.png" width="870" height="653" /></span></h1> <h1><a href="/sharing/?token=41e67a19-606c-4274-8a00-96e6d7d01240"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - Antitrust Admonition - Diana Coleman</span></h1> <h1><a href="/sharing/?token=f4d8ed11-5c65-4731-8bd6-247914c83c98"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - Approval of Minutes - Vote - Diana Coleman</span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to approve the September 12, 2024, PRS Meeting Minutes as presented added to the combo ballot.</span></li> </ul> <h1><a href="/sharing/?token=523d174e-714b-490e-9099-db647628dfbe"><span style="font-weight: 400;">3</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - TAC Update - Diana Coleman</span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">TAC met last month to review proposed revision requests from PRS.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three proposed revision requests were approved by TAC.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1188: Implementation of nodal dispatch and energy settlement for CLRs.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1237: Retail market qualification testing requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1244: Clarification of CLR primary frequency response responsibilities.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">No additional comments or thoughts were shared for the TAC update.</span></li> </ul> <h1><a href="/sharing/?token=928574ca-3477-482f-9e6a-9411520417a6"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - Project Update - Troy Anderson</span></h1> <p><a href="/storage/docs/2024/10/prs_october_2024_project_update.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">prs_october_2024_project_update.pdf</a></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The September release went live on September 26 with several RIOO items and changes to CDR reports.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">XML implementation began October 1 related to NPRR1217; both XML and VDI will be supported until December 1.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SCR799 went live on October 9.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upcoming changes include NPRR1205 on November 1 and TexasSET 5.0 in November around the 10th.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1184 planned for December regarding cash collateral procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR945 is expected to go live in December.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1183 moved to March 2025 and NPRR1145 planned for March concerning calculated ERCOT wide TLFs.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">RTC+B targeted to go live on December 5, 2025.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR965 GREDPE shutdown exemption to be integrated with RTC in late 2025.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Several projects deferred until after RTC due to resource constraints.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SCR799 implementation appreciated; a project which faced execution and resource hurdles.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Future planning includes tabling priorities for further review and potential cost-saving solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussions about post-RTC project sequence planning emphasized.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <h1><a href="/sharing/?token=8f4b1b25-e70b-4f5e-be56-b5865ce3d9a6"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - Review PRS Reports, Impact Analyses, and Prioritization - Vote - denotes no impact - Diana Coleman</span></h1> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=f47942e0-8e16-4782-ae14-fea682fe3293"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5.1</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1180, Inclusion of Forecasted Load in Planning Analyses</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 9/12/24 PRS Report and 10/16/24 Impact Analysis for NPRR1180 carried unanimously.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recommendation to approve NPRR1180, already voted last month with amendments from August 28 ERCOT comments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion over the impact analysis (IA), suggesting ERCOT to withdraw and reconsider it due to misalignment with NPRR language.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT's IA includes changes in load definitions for planning models, triggered by legislative House Bill 5066.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT adds new definitions (b and c) regarding independent third party load forecast and letters from TDSP officers.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Impact on planning studies, requiring additional resources: 11 FTEs added across RTP, RPG, and load forecasting groups.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Need for staff increases not solely tied to this NPRR but necessary due to system growth and legislative requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support for ERCOT obtaining necessary staffing, although some believe the issue should align with normal budget processes.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mark Dreyfus suggests that impact analyses should strictly align with the effects of NPRRs and not broader changes, advocating review.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img src="/storage/docs/2024/10/101724PRS1180Ballot.png" width="870" height="804" /></span></p> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=6c1c7506-c47e-4515-b549-5644bc5e8acf"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5.2</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1239, Access to Market Information</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to table NPRR1239 added to the combo ballot.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=c668eb0a-6e16-40df-a2ef-1b1e1b89ef0b"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5.3</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1240, Access to Transmission Planning Information</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to table NPRR1240 added to the combo ballot.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Request to table NPRR1240 to reevaluate and potentially have revised items for November.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Potential to leverage NPRR1240 with an upcoming internal public API project.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Four-week period requested to consider factors and possibly revise items to stay on track for December board.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plan to revisit and potentially come back with revised IAs next month.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=68fdf4a4-e433-468d-8c01-c87973a37bb5"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5.4</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1245, Additional Clarifying Revisions to Real-Time Co-Optimization</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 9/12/24 PRS Report and 7/30/24 Impact Analysis for NPRR1245 added to the combo ballot.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Item originated from ERCOT.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Approval was voted last month with amendments from the September 5 ERCOT comments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some on-the-spot revisions were made by PRS.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">No costs are associated with this change.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=b6ae33a2-9b7b-4e4e-b4c9-c215bf071a7b"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5.5</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1248, Correction to NPRR1197, Optional Exclusion of Load from Netting at EPS Metering Facilities which Include Resources</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 9/12/24 PRS Report and 8/16/24 Impact Analysis for NPRR1248 added to the combo ballot.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1248 presented by ERCOT as an administrative change.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The change captures language missed in NPRR1197.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The adjustment aligns with the initial intent of NPRR1197 and the PRS action taken in February.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=fccd6138-d1d3-43e7-83ae-9b19113d438d"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5.6</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1249, Publication of Shift Factors for All Active Transmission Constraints in the RTM</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to endorse and forward to TAC the 9/12/24 PRS Report and 10/15/24 Impact Analysis for NPRR1249 with a recommended priority of 2026 and rank of 4740, added to the combo ballot.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The proposal is from Steve Reedy.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unanimous recommendation for approval last month.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cost impact estimated between $25,000 and $45,000.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Implementation duration expected to be three to five months.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">IA deemed satisfactory.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">6 - Revision Requests Tabled at PRS&nbsp;</span></h1> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=7be57719-3ca2-4534-aa69-35d9af9af52a"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.01</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR956, Designation of Providers of Transmission Additions</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR956 is one of the oldest NPRRs and still on the list.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT is monitoring ongoing litigation related to Senate Bill 1938.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A final judicial determination on the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1938 is awaited.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There was discussion about whether to withdraw or redo NPRR956 upon the final decision.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Current intent is to keep NPRR956 tabled until further decisions are made.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=112ac7a8-1d49-411c-aa97-d73c7fb95885"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.02</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1070, Planning Criteria for GTC Exit Solutions</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1070 is an old proposal that is still under discussion.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conversations are ongoing regarding the overlap between NPRR1070 and NPRR1247.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a desire to hear from the market monitor before withdrawing or changing NPRR1070, as it was a recommendation from several years ago.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is acknowledgment that although NPRR1247 might resolve some issues, there is no official endorsement of it by the market monitor.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion has been affected by staff changes at the market monitor.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=dc6f1f70-d7c8-401a-93f2-a6006ab18655"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.03</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1200, Utilization of Calculated Values for Non-WSL for ESRs</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1200 is presented by Nextera and is an older proposal that was tabled at the WMS.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is pending review by the metering working group, and the timing of their next meeting is uncertain.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The NPRR1200 aims to achieve similar objectives as SMOGRR28.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The last ERCOT board discussed SMOGRR28, and ERCOT is collaborating with market participants to develop comments for the metering working group.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ERCOT board hopes to have more discussions and progress on this proposal soon.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It's indicated that the metering working group has not met recently as they await developmental comments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a preference for SMOGRR28 within the group.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=cb24e81b-37c2-45aa-820e-15716cda7f43"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.04</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1202, Refundable Deposits for Large Load Interconnection Studies</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion initiated by Lancium, highlighting comments filed by ERCOT and Longhorn Power in response to NPRR1202.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Revised header for NPRR1202 focuses on accelerating generation and load interconnections.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bottleneck identified at the study approval stage by TDSP and ERCOT, resource integration engineers have high project loads.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proposal includes charging user fees for connecting load/generation to accelerate study processes.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proposed fees include a $25,000 initial charge and $5,000 quarterly fee.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Concerns about lack of automation within ERCOT systems and need for user-accessible project tracking.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Longhorn Power supportive of idea to increase discipline and certainty in project queues, with reference to higher fees at PJM as a comparison.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT's response highlights ongoing efforts to speed up current queue processes and address stale projects.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion of a potential recurring fee; ERCOT not opposed but cautious about its structure due to cost justification requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Acknowledgment of increased project activities leading to possible fee adjustments in future budget cycles.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Concern over ERCOT's staffing being a bottleneck; emphasis on holding ERCOT accountable for timely processing.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stakeholders willing to invest to accelerate project processes, seeking solutions such as staff training or contractor use.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Further discussions scheduled at the WMWG meeting.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=e4cdecd1-064d-48d9-a97d-0df3db65340f"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.05</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1214, Reliability Deployment Price Adder Fix to Provide Locational Price Signals, Reduce Uplift and Risk</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The item was discussed at CMWG earlier this week.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There were joint comments proposing adjustments to the RTO, RDPA.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Goal to file comments in time for WMS consideration next month.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is ongoing movement and updates expected next month on NPRR1214.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=d92bd22e-fc7e-4fc8-87e7-17d75710d95b"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.06</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1226, Demand Response Monitor</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion held to raise awareness about NPRR1226 and its progress.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT provided a presentation on how stakeholders can request dashboards or website items for required information.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT is working on establishing an official process rather than relying on informal communications.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The importance of sharing ideas and information among stakeholders was emphasized.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Suggestions included involving the technology working group to address current constraints.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A meeting with the technology working group is scheduled for the 21st to discuss NPRR1226.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stakeholder feedback is deemed crucial while working within ERCOT's evolving framework.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">An update on the process is expected next month, though it may take longer internally at ERCOT.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=ce9c4041-fa31-422f-8e6d-221d0c1441bd"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.07</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1229, Real-Time Constraint Management Plan Energy Payment</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1229 originated from STEC.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comments were filed after the last PRS meeting.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lucas Turner filed comments to address ERCOT's request for clarifications.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The discussion on NPRR1229 is ongoing.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=dcfa11e6-6cfb-49be-b450-b8b9f2a83f17"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.08</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1234, Interconnection Requirements for Large Loads and Modeling Standards for Loads 25 MW or Greater</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT plans to file comments before the next planning working group meeting.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1234 is still in progress.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=71132d84-0fb5-4a2b-aafd-2f4e136312a4"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.09</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1235, Dispatchable Reliability Reserve Service as a Stand-Alone Ancillary Service</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Extensive conversation and activity since the last PRS meeting.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comments filed by Luminant and Advanced Power Alliance.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">WMS discussed the item earlier in the month but did not vote on it.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three issues are currently being worked on.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Item is tabled at WMS for another month to allow further discussions.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Potential for more conversation on the topic in the following month.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT also provided comments on NPRR1235.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=65d71358-66c2-4b01-aa0c-fe1959039b90"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.10</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1238, Voluntary Registration of Loads with Curtailable Load Capabilities</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ongoing conversations about NPRR1238.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Currently not ready for a vote.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion held multiple times at OWG meetings.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions raised about minimum cap requirements and nuances of NPRR1238.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Encouraged the continuation of discussions at OWG.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.11 - NPRR1241, Firm Fuel Supply Service (FFSS) Availability and Hourly Standby Fee</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not Discussed</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.12 - NPRR1242, Related to VCMRR042, SO2 and NOx Emission Index Prices Used in Verifiable Cost Calculations</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not Discussed</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=17fe0ca8-9395-4aad-b589-2ebdc671c195">6.13</a> - NPRR1243, Revision to Requirements for Notice and Release of Protected Information or ECEII to Certain Governmental Authorities</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a suggestion for either a combo ballot or a motion to approve the most recent version of NPRR1243.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oncor showed support for the approval scheduled for October 14.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Appreciation was expressed for ERCOT legal's cooperation in finding a reasonable solution.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Concerns were raised about the careful implementation due to federal protections for the data.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Potential criminal liability related to incorrect data release was highlighted.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recommendation was made to release data under the federal power act as suggested by ERCOT.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comments filed on NPRR after discussions were productive.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oncor appreciates the collaborative effort to ensure notification of disclosure to regulators is preserved.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1243 to be tabled for one more month.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=63b68429-c0a2-427a-b066-0f3d861bbff3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.14</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1246, Energy Storage Resource Terminology Alignment for the Single-Model Era</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to recommend approval of NPRR1246 as amended by the 9/20/24 ERCOT comments added to the combo ballot.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1246 is an alignment with the single model era, necessitating updates to terminology due to the transition from the combo model era.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the single model era, Energy Storage Resources (ESR) are distinct and require their own language, unlike the combo model which shared generation resource language.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1246 is part of a set that includes a PGRR, a NOGRR, and an OBDR which are all addressing the alignment of ESR terminology.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ROS filed a request to table the NPRR1246 along with the OBDR, but PGRR and NOGRR were recommended for approval.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There were ERCOT comments regarding changes to voltage support service payments and other ESR terminology.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussions on policy direction and stakeholder concerns related to statutory deadlines and terminology clarity continue.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion also raised issues of compliance and implementation for proposal 1238, focusing on ramp rate limits and responsibility for compliance.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=a8bd3c15-b89b-4525-be27-c3644f5ff25f"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.15</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1247, Incorporation of Congestion Cost Savings Test in Economic Evaluation of Transmission Projects</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT posted a draft white paper last month on NPRR1247, which received several comments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ERCOT board of directors urged moving forward with NPRR1247.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A special planning working group meeting is scheduled for the 29th to reach consensus before the November PRS</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The PLWG had a lengthy discussion on NPRR1247 and scheduled an additional meeting later this month.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a possibility of submitting comments to ROS in November and revisiting the urgency request.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">No immediate action was suggested for NPRR1247, but the aim is to expedite the process to reach the December board.</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=b18057d5-d41a-42e5-b61c-8b255f851651"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.16</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1250, RPS Mandatory Program Termination</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">WMS voted to keep NPRR1250 tabled for another month due to ongoing work.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Future intent to move NPRR1250 forward for a vote prior to its termination date, emphasizing compliance with PUC rules.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eric Goff from the Texas Energy Buyers Alliance is working on proposed changes to allow additional attributes on certificates, suggesting administrative benefits for keeping NPRR1250 tabled.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussions involve modifying multiple instances in the protocols, adding complexity when considering making changes simultaneously.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A consensus exists among some members to wait another month to resolve outstanding issues collaboratively.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A focus remains on working towards separate NPRRs if necessary, ensuring all changes are comprehensively addressed.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.17 - NPRR1251, Updated FFSS Fuel Replacement Costs Recovery Process</span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not Discussed</span></li> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=d360668c-8b1e-4822-8bea-b7b9e1207844"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.18</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1252, Pre-notice for Sharing of Some Information, Addition of Research and Innovation Partner, Clarifying Notice Requirements</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comments related to NPRR1252 are being prepared by Oncor for next month's PRS.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">These comments depend on the outcome of NPRR1243, which has been tabled for one more month to allow for a thorough review.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.19 - SCR826, ERCOT.com Enhancements</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not Discussed</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.20 - SCR827, Grid Conditions Graph Addition for Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC) Level</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not Discussed</span></li> </ul> <h1><a href="/sharing/?token=90cfdc22-9c53-485c-8340-380531c0a0fc"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - Review of Revision Request Language - Vote - Diana Coleman</span></h1> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=8ba73c23-5b5c-48c2-8e24-9bb43a57695d"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7.1</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1253, Incorporate ESR Charging Load Information into ICCP</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to table NPRR1253 added to the combo ballot.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NPRR1253 relates to incorporating ESR Charging Load information into the ICCP data set.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ERCOT does not currently have wholesale storage load as a value but uses ESR Charging Load as a proxy.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The NPRR proposes to make ESR Charging Load available via ICCP.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minor edits to the protocol were suggested to ensure clarity on data types.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion on data posting indicated data should be available on both ICCP and the ERCOT website.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Suggestions were made to include data posting in CSV and XML formats.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is an existing CSV file containing this data, but it is hard to access.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A request to hold off on immediate implementation was made to confirm all stakeholders are aligned and have access.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Providing data via ICCP is a minor change since the data is already in ERCOT's system.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Additional discussions and comments are expected before moving forward with the implementation.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=8c0fefac-3230-44bf-80f3-1b0c2a7eadb1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7.2</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1254, Modeling Deadline for Initial Submission of Resource Registration Data</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to recommend approval of NPRR1254 as submitted added to the combo ballot.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Introduction of the NPRR1254 to formalize the initial submission deadline for resource registration data.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The modification is intended to relieve ERCOT staff workload by requiring data submission a month earlier than the previous deadline.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This NPRR proposal targets reducing errors and providing more time for data validation.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The calendar change adds a new column for an additional month dedicated to review and data clean-up.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Concerns were raised about the potential impact on projects already under the current schedule.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There's acknowledgment of the urgency of the proposal while wanting to avoid impacting existing timelines.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consensus on approving the NPRR1254 with the understanding that its implementation date will be decided to prevent disruption of current projects.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <h2><a href="/sharing/?token=a505209c-2a71-4e38-a69f-a151a4cab357"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7.3</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NPRR1255, Introduction of Mitigation of ESRs</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motion to table NPRR1255 added to the combo ballot.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Introduction of mitigation for energy storage resources (ESR) with mitigated offer cap curves below the system-wide offer cap to prevent market power exploitation.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ryan King from ERCOT provided an overview stating it's a culmination of months-long consultations involving CMWG, WMS, and TAC.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proposal aims to replace the existing mitigated offer cap framework for ESRs with a 'just in time mitigated offer cap' based on specific conditions.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Revisions primarily affect section 4.4.9, detailing constraints for flagged ESRs and the determination of the mitigated offer cap.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reviewed and refined through feedback with high-level sensitivity analysis showing minimal impact on intervals and capacity.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion on whether NPRR1255 should be moved forward, with some support for tabling for further review of language and implications.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Caitlin suggests motion to table to better understand implications and check language accuracy.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <h1><a href="/sharing/?token=7167b08b-0914-409c-9de1-965600165f5e"><span style="font-weight: 400;">8</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - Other Business - Diana Coleman</span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reminder to submit membership applications and fees as the election process begins soon.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Date of record is Friday, November 1, and elections start November 5.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Market notice will be released on October 28, a week prior to the date of record.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions about TAC affirmation letter and subcommittee letter; no changes from last year.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Corporate membership list is updated weekly; more frequent updates suggested closer to the deadline.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Requested earlier distribution of TAC qualification and employment letter examples.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plans to send examples three times: after October TAC meeting, on October 28, and November 5.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discussion on membership verification process and potential need for a better confirmation system.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PRS November and December meetings will have afternoon start times to maintain consistency.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Confirmation that portal notifications will inform when applications and fees are fully processed.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shared experience of not receiving payment confirmation but eventually appeared on the membership list.</span></li> </ul> <h1><a href="/sharing/?token=877386cf-79fa-4eef-8d82-0652b801bddc"><span style="font-weight: 400;">9</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - Combo Ballot - Vote - Diana Coleman</span></h1> <p>Motion to approve combo ballot carries unamiously.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img src="/storage/docs/2024/10/101724PRScomboitems.png" width="870" height="213" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img src="/storage/docs/2024/10/101724PRSCombo.png" width="864" height="770" /></span></p> <h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">10 - Adjourn</span></h1> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><br /><br /></p>