ERCOT Monitor Reports 2016

ERCOT Monitor Reports

Highlights and Detailed Monthly Reports for Meetings of:
–Board of Directors
–Technical Advisory Committee
–Commercial Operations Subcommittee
–Wholesale Market Subcommittee
–Retail Market Subcommittee
–Other Meetings as Appropriate

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New: Do Retail Market and Commercial Operations Subcommittees need to be restructured and, if yes, how?
At the December meeting of the Retail Market Subcommittee, members discussed potential scope changes, reviewed the Digital Certificate ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What are the proposed changes to the 2018 Long-term System Assessment load forecast?
At the 11/14/17 Regional Planning Group meeting, participants reviewed the LTSA forecast revisions, heard updates on several projects, and considered a warning to generators planning interconnections close to series capacitors. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

What is the solution to the IDR meter data reporting, which leads to settlement delays?
At the November meeting of the Commercial Operations Subcommittee, participants reviewed information on IDR meters, learned about revisions to the Digital Certificate process, and reviewed Annual Validations. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

Could the Inadvertent Gains/Losses (IAG/L) numbers be improved?
At the November meeting of the Retail Market Subcommittee, participants considered several revision requests, were updated on revisions to the Digital Certificate download process, discussed IAG/L numbers, and reviewed the implementation of NPRR778.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: How should the RUC process be revised to minimize operator actions?
At the November meeting of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee, participants assessed the new Ancillary Services Methodology, reviewed Reliability Unit Commitments from the last summer, and considered a number of revision requests. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What did the analysis of the most recent Interconnection Agreements (IAs) reveal about the number and significance of the solar IAs?
At the October meeting of the Regional Planning Group (RPG), participants considered several transmission project proposals, reviewed the IA analysis, and heard an update on the wind turbine power curve improvements. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What are the changes proposed for the calculation of the Load Distribution Factor?
On 10/23/17, the Technical Advisory Committee held an informational session to discuss proposed changes to LDF and schedule a vote. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What import/export assumptions should ERCOT use for the Southern Cross (SC) DC Tie?
At the October meeting of the Planning Working Group, participants discussed PUCT directives for the SC project, reviewed comments on two revision requests, and considered appropriate classifications for interconnection projects. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What will be the impact of recent unit retirements on the reserve margin?
At the October Board meeting, members heard an IMM report on the announced capacity changes, reviewed presentations on the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) projects, and heard updates on the Hurricane Harvey restoration efforts and summer operations. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What are REPs’ responsibilities regarding the REP Demand Response Survey?
At the October meeting of the Retail Market Subcommittee, participants heard a report on the DR survey, considered voting items from TXSET, and reviewed revisions to the Digital Certificate process. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What should be the solution to the finding that up to 24% of IDR-metered load is not available for Initial Settlement?
At the October COPS meeting, participants reviewed settlement reports, heard an update on RSS notifications, and considered how to address IDR-metered load. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: Should there be changes to ERCOT’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process?
At the second September meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed Southern Cross assignments, considered a number of revision requests, and discussed a recent Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) case.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: ERCOT’s Credit Working Group and Market Credit Working Group Meeting 9/20/17
At the September meeting of the two ERCOT credit groups, participants reviewed an NPRR, considered a proposal for a CRR credit calculator, and discussed a recent ADR case. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: How will ERCOT and other stakeholders proceed in the Southern Cross project?
At its September meeting, the Reliability and Operations Subcommittee discussed the Southern Cross assignments, heard updates from its working groups, and considered several revision requests. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What is the best way to address the CRR deration process in ERCOT?
At the September meeting of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee, participants discussed CRR derations and NPRR821; heard several updates from ERCOT staff, including on the 4CP impact on prices; and reviewed a number of NPRRs. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What are the latest numbers on restoration efforts in Houston?
At the 8/31/17 open meeting, the Commission heard an update on the Harvey recovery work, laid out the path forward for Lubbock’s integration into ERCOT, and discussed several Sharyland dockets. If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing the Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: What is the plan for ERCOT’s Long-term Reliability Assessment (LTRA)?
At its August meeting, the Supply Analysis Working Group reviewed plans for the LTRA study, discussed a staff proposal for Weather-based Load Shape Weighting, and clarified a number of comments on the Real-time Co-optimization paper. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What are the concerns at ERCOT regarding the Congestion Revenue Right deration process?
At its August meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee reviewed previously tabled revision requests, heard an update on the Under-frequency Load Shed survey, and noted a couple of items for a vote next month.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: How should ERCOT handle price errors in the Day-Ahead Market?
At its August meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee reviewed a couple of settlement revision requests, heard an update on changes to the Settlement Handbook, and reviewed the work of the Market Data Working Group. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What will be the effect of LNG on Texas nat-gas availability?
At its August meeting, the ERCOT Board heard an update on recruitment efforts, reviewed impacts of lower natural gas prices on the grid, and discussed the future of LNG. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: Should the CRR deration process be abolished?
At the August meeting of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee, participants discussed options for NPRR821, Elimination of the CRR Deration Process; reviewed a presentation on the Emergency Response Service; and heard updates from several working groups.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: What fuel price considerations for resources is ERCOT working on?
At its July meeting, the Resource Cost Working Group heard an update on a new vendor; reviewed a revision request (RR) on exceptional fuel costs; and discussed an RR on coal fuel index price. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: Should the CRR deration process be abolished?
At its July meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee discussed at length the pros/cons of the CRR deration process, considered several revision requests, and heard an update on changes to digital certificates.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

What should be the appropriate resettlement threshold for the market?
At its July meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee discussed several revision requests, a resettlement threshold, and resolving certain issues around IDR meters. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

Why is ERCOT developing a High Impact Transmission Element list?
The purposes were discussed at the July meeting of the ERCOT Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS). WMS also considered a number of revision requests, discussed next steps for the review of the Real-time Co-optimization, and heard an update on the process of developing a transmission elements list. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Do you know how many new online training modules have been completed by ERCOT for the retail market?
At its June meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee also discussed a couple of revision requests, reviewed the ongoing updating of ERCOT IT systems, and clarified the need to test for a new revision request. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

Will another workshop resolve all outstanding UFLS issues?
ERCOT’s third workshop on Under-frequency Load Shedding issues addressed some questions, but others still remain.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

What are the counter-parties objectives in having a CRR calculator developed?
At their June meeting, the credit groups reviewed several NPRRs for impact, discussed improvements to the CRR credit calculator, and heard an update on the credit system upgrade. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

Why Is ERCOT UFE Data Showing High Volatility?
At its June meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee reviewed certain changes to the settlement process, discussed solutions to the 2% threshold rule, and heard an update on the Unaccounted for Energy analysis.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 6/7/17
At its June meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee debated at length a number of revision requests, heard an update on the Emergency Response Service data, and discussed the development of the High Impact Transmission Element list. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting 5/25/17
At the May meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee considered a number of NPRRs, heard an update on a revision request appeal, and reviewed several reports from ERCOT staff.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Regional Planning Group (RPG) Meeting 5/16/17
At its May meeting, the Regional Planning Group held the first part of a workshop on the Long-Term System Assessment, reviewed several proposed transmission projects, and heard an update on the Lubbock integration study.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 5/10/17
At its May meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee reviewed several revision requests, considered higher pay-outs for the Revenue Neutrality charges, and heard about the accomplishments of the Market Data Working Group. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 5/2/17
ERCOT’s Supply Analysis Working Group (SAWG) met on 4/28/17 and discussed the Economically Optimum Reserve Margin (EORM) and a draft proposal for Real-time Co-optimization (RTC) of Energy and Ancillary Services. They also developed an issues list that identifies questions and the market participants who raised them. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 5/3/17
At the May meeting of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee, participants heard an update on Series Capacitors, considered a number of revision requests, and discussed how to solve a couple of recent problems. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Supply Analysis Working Group (SAWG) Meeting 4/28/17
ERCOT’s Supply Analysis Working Group (SAWG) met on 4/28/17 and discussed the Economically Optimum Reserve Margin (EORM) and a draft proposal for Real-time Co-optimization (RTC) of Energy and Ancillary Services. They also developed an issues list that identifies questions and the market participants who raised them. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting 4/24/17
At the 4/24/17 WebEx meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee, participants heard updates on two items and TAC members were asked to vote on those by 4/26/17. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 4/12/17
At its April meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee reviewed some IT outages, the Settlement Stability report, and a new 4CP interval definition. The members were also notified of upcoming workshops To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 4/5/17
At its April meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee considered a number of revision requests, agreed on a preference for handling switchable resources, and reviewed ERCOT staff’s 4CP Action and Retail Demand Response data analysis.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 4/4/17
At its April meeting, the ERCOT Board considered a number of revision requests, heard an update on the Texas economy, and reviewed the staff study on the Multi-Interval Real-Time Market. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 3/28/17
At its March/April meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee considered several revision requests, discussed communications prior to releases, and heard an update on the Digital Certificate process.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Resource Cost Working Group (RCWG) Meeting 3/22/17
At its March meeting, the Resource Cost Working Group reviewed several revision requests and open items, discussed the verifiable cost process for coal-fired resources, and learned about changes to certain revision request approvals. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: Report: ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 3/8/17
At the March meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee reviewed several revision requests, heard an update on the settlement of energy storage and a virtual weather zone, and considered a recent 4CP issue.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Demand Side Working Group (DSWG) Meeting 2/16/17
At the February meeting, the Demand Response Working Group reviewed its goals for 2017, discussed findings of the Demand Response program survey, and considered the rationale for certain enhancements to Ancillary Services. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Credit Working Group and Market Credit Working Group (CWG/MCWG) Meeting 2/15/17
At the February meeting of the two credit groups, participants discussed effects of a couple of revision requests, reviewed the 2017 goals, and addressed a recent credit event. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 2/14/17
At its first 2017 meeting, the ERCOT Board elected its leadership, heard a comprehensive update on the 2016 market data from the Independent Market Monitor, and reviewed updates from ERCOT staff. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 2/7/17
At its February meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee reviewed the 2017 goals, discussed the “Left-in-Hot” process, and considered several revision requests. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 2/1/17
In February, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee considered a number of revision requests, reviewed additional Reliability Must Run analysis, and debated how to proceed with the Distributed Energy Resources integration.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151

New: Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting 1/26/17
At the 1/26/17 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee considered several revision requests, discussed the need for specificity in terms used and definitions, and reviewed the impact of Reliability Unit Commitments. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Regional Planning Group (RPG) Meeting 1/24/17
At the 1/24/17 meeting, the Regional Planning Group considered several transmission projects, reviewed results of the Long-term System Assessment, and heard an update from ERCOT staff.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 1/18/17
At the January meeting of the Commercial Operations Subcommittee, members elected leaders for 2017, heard presentations of holiday schedules and settlement stability, and considered a new revision request. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 1/11/17
At its January meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee considered many revision requests, heard an exhaustive analysis of options for offering Reliability Must Run resources into the market, and received updates from several working groups.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 1/10/17
In its first meeting of the year, the Retail Market Subcommittee discussed ways to improve Inadvertent Gains numbers, heard an update on the 2017 projects, and considered simplifications to the Digital Certificate process.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Emerging Technologies Working Group (ETWG) Meeting 12/6/16
At the December meeting of the Emerging Technologies Working Group, participants discussed the Unregistered DG report, and then heard several presentations on several new research projects, supported by the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E).To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Credit Working Group and Market Credit Working Group (CWG/MCWG) Meeting 12/21/16
At their December meeting, the two credit groups reviewed the Seasonal Adjustment Factor, learned about some new requirements for credit documents, and discussed the 2017 leadership vote. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 12/14/16
At its December meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee reviewed ERCOT’s holiday schedule, problem issues related to 4CP interval determination and make-whole payments, and NPRR802. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 12/13/16
At its December meeting, the Board considered a number of revision requests, heard a report on prices from the Independent Market Monitor, and reviewed changes to the Ancillary Services methodology.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting 12/1/16
At the December meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee, members spent much of the time discussing a Planning Guide Revision Request, in addition to considering several other revision requests and learning about a recent Settlement System error. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Credit Working Group and Market Credit Working Group (CWG/MCWG) Meeting 11/16/16
At the November meeting, the two ERCOT credit groups reviewed revision requests for credit implications, changes to collateral documents, and the effect of credit exposure on expected loss from the last summer.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Regional Planning Group (RPG) Meeting 11/15/16
At its November meeting, the Regional Planning Group heard updates on the 2016 and 2017 Regional Transmission Plans, discussed the long-term system assessment, and reviewed a proposed transmission project. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 11/2/16
At the November meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee engaged in spirited discussions about potential revisions to the Reliability Must Run process, credit exposure calculations, and Ancillary Services methodology.To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 11/1/16
At the November meeting of the Retail Market Subcommittee, members discussed the guide revision request process, improvements to the Inadvertent Gains data, and 2017 training classes. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Competitive Assets at 512-581-0151.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting 10/27/16
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At the October meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee considered a number of NPRRs, reviewed revisions to the Ancillary Services Methodology, and heard several updates from ERCOT staff.

TAC considered several revision requests.
The Chair of the Reliability and Operations Subcommittee (ROS) provided an update.
The Chair of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) provided an update.
The Chair of the Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) provided an update.
TAC considered the 2017 AS Methodology.
ERCOT staff reported on the issue matrix for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).
ERCOT staff reported on issues with the Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED).
ERCOT staff reported on issues related to the Under-frequency Load Shed (UFLS).

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New: Report: ERCOT’s Credit Work Group (CWG) and Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) Meeting 10/19/16
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At its October meeting, the credit groups evaluated revision requests for credit impacts, finalized comments on NPRR800, and reviewed additional revisions to collateral documents.

The two credit groups – Credit Work Group (CWG) and Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) – met on 10/19/16.
The groups reviewed Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs) for credit implications.
The groups also reviewed NPRR800, Revisions to Credit Exposure Calculations to Use Electricity Futures Market Prices.
ERCOT staff presented additional changes to five ERCOT Collateral Documents.
Based on the Collateral Documents discussion, the credit groups filed comments on NPRR773, Broadening Scope of Acceptable Letter of Credit Issuers.
A discussion on the Market Continuity v.1 items was deferred until November.
ERCOT staff presented additional Credit Updates.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 10/17/16
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At the October meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed several revision requests, discussed revisions to Ancillary Services, and reviewed presentations on Reliability Must Run issues.

ERCOT staff provided an update on the recent SCED (Security Constrained Economic Dispatch) failure.
WMS considered several revision requests.
The Chair of the Outage Coordination Working Group reported on the High Impact Transmission Elements (HITE) List.
ERCOT staff presented background information on Inertia.
The Chair of Resource Cost Working Group (RCWG) updated WMS on its work.
ERCOT staff made a presentation on the 2017 AS Methodology.
A representative from DC Energy presented a proposal on CRR Deration issues.
WMS discussed the 10/17/16 market notice on RMR studies and NRG RMR contract.
The Chair of the Congestion Management Working Group (CMWG) provided an update.
The Chair of Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) reported on the group’s agenda.
In the afternoon, WMS discussed RMR alternatives, including presentations from ERCOT staff on the Analysis of RMR Resource Mitigated Offer Cap (MOC) Curve Proposals and related data).

New: Report: ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 10/12/16
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At its October meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee discussed a revision request on DG reports, heard an update on settlements, and was informed about adjustments to CARD.

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Chair presented an update on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Data Transparency IT systems.

The COPS members discussed Nodal Protocol Revision Request NPRR794, Relocation of Unregistered Distributed Generation (DG) Reporting Requirements.

The Chair of the Market Data Working Group (MDWG) provided an update.

ERCOT staff provided an update on the Settlement Stability in Q3 2016.

ERCOT staff reported on ERCOT’s adjustments to CARD amounts.

The Chair of the Communications and Settlement Working Group reported on the group’s work

New: Report: Report: ERCOT’s Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 10/11/16
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At its October meeting, the ERCOT Board considered a number of revision requests, heard a comprehensive update on ERCOT operations, and reviewed two new transmission projects.

The ERCOT Board considered a number of revision requests, as recommended by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

ERCOT management provided a comprehensive update on ERCOT’s operations, financial data, and IT systems.

The ERCOT meteorologist presented the 2016 Fall/Winter Weather Outlook.

ERCOT staff presented the Summer 2016 Operational and Market Review, focusing on the analysis of RUC (Reliability Unit Commitment).

The Independent Market Monitor (IMM) reported on RMR issues.

The TAC Chair reported that TAC now has new leadership.

ERCOT staff presented two transmission projects for the Board approval.

Because of a change in the Board’s membership, the Board had to re-vote on certain motions from its August meeting.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting 9/29/16
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At the September TAC meeting, members considered a number of revision requests, discussed items from the TAC/subcommittee review, and assessed a couple of new transmission projects.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) discussed items from the TAC/TAC Subcommittee Structural Review.

TAC considered a number of Nodal Protocol Revision Requests and other revision requests.

A representative from the Small Public Power Group (SPPG) presented an update on the ongoing negotiations on NOGRR149, Revision to Definition of Transmission Operator.

The Chair of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) reported on proposed changes to the Capacity, Demand, Reserves (CDR) Report.

The Chair of the Retail Market Subcommittee provided an update.

The Chair of the Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) presented an update.

ERCOT staff explained two new transmission projects – AEP/Oncor Barilla Junction and TNMP.

ERCOT staff also reported that the ISO found no alternatives to the NRG RMR contract. ERCOT is currently studying whether a Calpine plant in the Houston area would also be contracted under an RMR agreement.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Credit Working Group and Market Credit Working Group (CWG/MCWG) Meeting 9/21/16
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At their September meeting, the two credit groups reviewed NPRRs for credit implications, heard a detailed analysis of NPRR800, and considered revisions to several documents on collateral requirements.

The two credit groups – Credit Work Group (CWG) and Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) – met on 9/21/16.

The groups reviewed Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs) for credit implications.

The groups also reviewed NPRR800, Revisions to Credit Exposure Calculations to Use Electricity Futures Market Prices.

ERCOT staff presented proposed changes to five ERCOT Collateral Documents.

A discussion on the Market Continuity v.1 items was deferred.

ERCOT staff presented several credit updates.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 9/14/16
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At the September meeting, COPS reviewed reports from its working groups, discussed potential changes to the 2017 schedule, and considered a Load Profiling Guide Revision Request.

The Chair of the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) presented an update, mentioning several voting items.

ERCOT staff reported that the Market Data Transparency IT systems met all of the System Level Agreement (SLA) targets in August.

The COPS members had a long discussion about the 2017 Draft Block Meeting Schedule.

The Chair of Market Data Working Group (MDWG) provided an update.

The COPS Chair reported on the TAC and TAC Subcommittee Structural and Procedural Review, held in August.

The Chair of the Profiling Working Group (PWG) reported that the group considered Load Profiling Guide Revision Request LPGRR057, Alignment with NPRR781, Updates to Nodal Protocol Section 18, Load Profiling, to Align with Current Market Processes.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 9/13/16
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At its September meeting, RMS considered several voting items, discussed how to improve IAG statistics, and heard a proposal to streamline TDSP/REP communications.

RMS considered several voting items.

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Vice Chair presented an update.

The Chair of the TX SET Working Group presented an update.

The Chair of the Advanced Metering Working Group (AMWG) provided an update.

ERCOT staff noted that MarkeTrak IT systems met all SLA targets, but there were smaller incidents.

The Chair of the Texas Data Transport and MarkeTrak Systems Working Group (TDTMS) said that group discussed upgrades to MarkeTrak and Inadvertent Gains (IAG) process.

The Co-Chair of the Retail Market Training Task Force (RMTTF) reported that the new training classes have had a very high attendance and that new online classes are planned

RMS had a long discussion about the IAG statistics and how to deal with market participants who appear on the list month after month.

ERCOT staff reported that the 2016 second quarter Performance Measures are mostly at 100%.

RMS discussed the Draft Block Meeting Schedule.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 9/7/16
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At the September meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee discussed a number of NPRRs; changes to the Capacity, Demand, Reserves report; and had a long debate about PGRR042. The group also addressed RMR issues and settlement of switchable units.

The Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) considered several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs).

ERCOT staff reported on improvements to the SCED notification system.

WMS reviewed a number of assignments, made by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

A representative for Shell presented information on NPRR777, ERCOT-directed Dispatch of Price-Responsive Distributed Generation.

The Chair of the Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) reported that the two credit groups discussed items from the Market Continuity issues list.

The Chair of the Demand Side Working Group (DSWG) provided an update.

The Chair of QMWG reported on the issues under discussion at QMWG.

WMS discussed the settlement of Switchable Generation Resources (WGRs).

WMS discussed possible changes to the CDR.

WMS had a very long discussion about Planning Guide Revision Request PGRR042, Regional Transmission Plan Model Reserve Requirement and Load-Generation Imbalance Methodology.

In the afternoon, WMS met to discuss Reliability Must Run (RMR) issues

New: Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)Meeting 8/25/16
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At the August Technical Advisory Committee meeting, participants considered a number of revision requests, heard an update on the Smart Meter Texas efforts, and noted the growth of unregistered distributed generation in several load zones.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) considered a number of revision requests, as presented by the Protocol Revision Subcommittee (PRS).

From the Reliability and Operations Subcommittee (ROS) report, TAC considered additional revision requests.

The Chair of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) reported that the group has been addressing RMR, Must Run Alternative (MRA), and Market Continuity issues.

From the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) report, TAC considered Retail Market Guide Revision Requests.

The Chair of the Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) reported on the ERCOT unregistered distributed generation report.

ERCOT staff reported that there was a ‘network switch failure’ that morning.

The TAC members later held the Structural TAC and Subcommittee Review.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 8/10/16
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At its August meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) discussed the Unregistered Distributed Generation (DG) Report, heard a comprehensive update from the Market Data Working Group and NOGRR084, and reviewed ERCOT’s plan to address market continuity issues.

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Chair presented an update on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting.

The Chair of the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) presented an update, mentioning the Sharyland System-Wide Rates Operational Review Workshop.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Data Transparency IT systems.

COPS discussed the Unregistered Distributed Generation (DG) Report.

The Chair of Market Data Working Group (MDWG) provided an update on the group’s various initiatives.

The Chair of the Profiling Working Group (PWG) reported that the group will keep discussing the Unregistered DG Report.

The Chair of the Communications and Settlements Working Group (CSWG) presented her update.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Continuity issues and assignments.

New: Report: ERCOT Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 8/9/16
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At its August meeting, the ERCOT Board reviewed several NPRRs, heard a report from the Independent Market Monitor on the real-time prices, and made a decision on the appeal of NPRR784 by NRG.

The ERCOT Board considered a number of unopposed revision requests, as recommended by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

The ERCOT CEO reported on a number of issues, including the recent hot weather.

The CEO presented a number of interns who have been working and learning at ERCOT this summer.

The Independent Market Monitor (IMM) reported on the real-time prices in 2016.

The Board heard the appeal of NPRR784, Mitigated Offer Caps for Reliability Must Run (RMR) Units, by NRG.

The IMM expressed her opinion on the appeal.

The TAC Chair reported on the work market participants have been doing to address changes to the RMR Protocols.

ERCOT staff reported on the Greens Bayou Unit 5 RMR exit strategy.

New: Report: ERCOT Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 8/3/16
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At its August meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed several revision requests, discussed at length NPRR777 on Distributed Energy Resources, and made some cuts on issues from the Switchable Resources whitepaper.

The Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) considered several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs).

ERCOT staff presented an update on the 7/7/16 outage of the Energy Management System (EMS).

WMS discussed options for NPRR777, ERCOT-directed Dispatch of Price-Responsive Distributed Generation.

The Chair of the Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) reported that the two credit groups discussed items from the Market Continuity issues list.

The Chair of the QSE Managers’ Working Group (QMWG) reported that the group discussed the issue of price corrections.

During the Resource Cost Working Group (RCWG) update, participants discussed the applicability of Incentive Factor to Reservation and Transportation Costs.

The Chair of the Outage Coordination Improvement Task Force (OCITF) provided an update and presented proposed Methodology to Develop the High Impact Transmission Elements (HITEs) List.

In the afternoon, WMS met to discuss Reliability Must Run (RMR) issues and heard updates on the recently filed NPRRs to address RMR concerns.

New: Report:ERCOT Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 8/2/16
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At its August meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee reviewed several revision requests, considered the System Level Agreement, and heard updates from ERCOT staff on upcoming events.

The Chair of the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) presented an update on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting.

RMS considered several revision requests.

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Vice Chair presented an update.

The Chair of the TX SET Working Group presented an update.

The Chair of the Advanced Metering Working Group (AMWG) provided an update, and documents for approval.

RMS considered the Retail System Level Agreement (SLA) 2016.

ERCOT staff reported on the IT systems performance.

ERCOT staff reported on the Inadvertent Gain (IAG) statistics.

The Co-Chair of the Retail Market Training Task Force (RMTTF) reported on the training modules under development.

ERCOT staff presented information on this year’s Price Responsive Load and Data Collection effort.

ERCOT staff provided updates on the recent ERCOT workshops on Smart Meter Texas (SMT) and Market Continuity.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)Meeting 7/28/16
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.At its July meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee considered a number of NPRRs, heard the appeal of NPRR784, and discussed a recent outage of the Energy Management System.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) considered a number of revision requests.

TAC discussed the high implementation cost of proposed System Change Request SCR789, Update Network Model Management System (NMMS) Topology Processor to PSSE 34 Capability.

TAC heard the Appeal of NPRR784 (Mitigated Offer Caps for Reliability Must Run (RMR) Units) by NRG, followed by a discussion.

From the Reliability and Operations Subcommittee (ROS) report, TAC considered several revision requests.

The Chair of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) reported on the group’s discussion of RMR issues.

From the Retail Market System (RMS) report, TAC reviewed a Retail Market Guide Revision Request.

The Chair of the Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) provided a report.

ERCOT staff reported on a recent Energy Management System (EMS) event.

TAC members discussed holding additional workshops.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Advanced Metering Working Group (AMWG) Meeting 7/19/16
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The Advanced Metering Working Group reviewed a number of ERCOT AMS reports, heard an update on the status of Smart Meter Texas, and discussed participation of third-parties in SMT-related proceedings.

AMWG reviewed a number of ERCOT reports on Advanced Metering System (AMS) data.

The group considered the AMWG Change Request Form 2 Redline and AMWG Working Group Procedures.

The group reviewed the 6/23/16 meeting notes.

The Advanced Metering Working Group (AMWG) met on 7/19/16.

AMWG heard updates on the Smart Meter Texas (SMT) Third-Party Issues and SMT Status.

AMWG reviewed SMT Monthly Market Reports.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Credit Working Group and Market Credit Working Group (CWG/MCWG) Meeting 7/20/16
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At the July meeting, the two credit groups reviewed NPRRs for credit impact, discussed a recent EMS outage, and considered how to approach market continuity assignments.

The Credit Working Group (CWG) and Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) met jointly on 7/20/16.

The groups reviewed several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs) for credit implications.

The groups discussed withdrawals of two NPRRs.

Participants reviewed revisions to the Market Participant (MP) Letter of Credit (LOC).

The credit groups reviewed some of the impacts of Energy Management System (EMS) outage on the Total Potential Exposure (TPE) credit calculations.

ERCOT staff presented Market Continuity Issues assignments.

At the end of the meeting, ERCOT staff provided an update on the Credit Monitoring and Management refresh.

New: Report: ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) 7/13/16
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At its July meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee considered the Market Data Transparency System Level Agreement and heard reports on Settlement Stability and Unregistered Distributed Generation. The group also reviewed a new ERCOT proposal for External Web Services.

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Vice Chair presented an update on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and ERCOT Board.

The Chair of the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) presented an update.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Data Transparency IT systems.

COPS considered revisions to the Market Data Transparency SLA 2016.

ERCOT staff presented the Settlement Stability Report Q2 2016.

The Chair of MDWG provided an update.

The Chair of the Profiling Working Group (PWG) explained that, because of the large volume of changes, PWG developed informal (non-binding) ‘comparison’ documents as companions to NPRR781 and LPGRR057.

ERCOT staff presented a proposal for new notification and subscription-based External Web Services.

ERCOT staff presented the new Unregistered Distributed Generation (DG) Report.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Continuity workshop.

Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) 7/6/16
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At its July meeting, WMS heard presentations on switchable resources and incorporating price-responsive generation into the market. Participants also reviewed a number of NPRR and considered changes to the CDR report.

The Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) considered several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs).

The Chair of the Congestion Management Working Group (CMWG) reported on the various issues discussed at the group’s meeting.

ERCOT staff presented their whitepaper on Switchable Generation Resources.

A representative for Shell presented information on NPRR777, ERCOT-directed Dispatch of Price-Responsive Distributed Generation.

The Chair of the Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) said that the draft NPRR on Revisions to Credit Exposure Calculations by using Futures Market Prices has been formally filed.

From the Resource Data Working Group (RDWG), WMS heard a presentation on Resource Registration Glossary Revision Request RRGRR010, Seasonal Net Max Sustainable Rating Definitions Resource Data Working Group.

The Chair of the Resource Cost Working Group (RCWG) reported on the language for the appeals process revision requests.

During the update from the Supply Analysis Working Group (SAWG), participants discussed changes to the CDR report.

In the afternoon, WMS met to discuss issues related to Reliability Must Run (RMR) concepts and heard an update on the Request for Proposal on Must-Run Alternatives (MRAs).

Report: ERCOT The Credit Working Group (CWG) and Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) Meeting 6/22/16
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At its June meeting, the credit groups reviewed several NPRRs for impacts, discussed the definition of a financial institution, and looked at credit topics from the Market Continuity workshop

The groups reviewed several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs) for credit implications.

The Credit Working Group (CWG) and Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) met jointly on 6/22/16.

The groups discussed a draft NPRR on Revisions to Credit Exposure Calculations to Use Electricity Futures Market Prices.

The credit groups reviewed an NPRR on calculating credit requirements in some circumstances.

ERCOT staff presented Market Continuity Issues Assignments, including some on credit.

NPRR773, Broadening Scope of Acceptable Letters of Credit Issuers, was also reviewed.

At the end of the meeting, ERCOT staff provided additional Credit Updates.

Report: Report: ERCOT Regional Planning Group (RPG) Meeting 6/21/16
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At the June meeting of the Regional Planning Group, participants reviewed several proposed transmission projects and ERCOT’s draft Request for Proposal for a Must-Run Alternative. They also heard updates on the Long-Term System Assessment and Regional Transmission Plan.

The Regional Planning Group (RPG) met on 6/21/16.

ERCOT staff presented an update on the 2016 Long-term System Assessment (LTSA).

ERCOT staff presented an update on the ERCOT Independent Review of Brazos Electric Co-op (BEC) Salt Creek RPG Project.

RPG discussed a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Must-Run Alternative (MRA) for the Greens Bayou5 Reliability Must Run (RMR) Contract.

ERCOT staff presented information on the 2016 Regional Transmission Plan (RTP) Scope Process v1.3 and the 2016 RTP.

ERCOT staff explained the three options to complete the AEPSC and Oncor Barilla Junction Area Improvement Project EIR.

Report: ERCOT Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 6/14/16
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At the June meeting, the ERCOT Board considered a number of revision requests and a couple of new transmission projects. The Board also heard presentations from the Independent Market Monitor, a representative from the Dallas Fed, and ERCOT’s meteorologist.

The ERCOT Board considered a number of unopposed revision requests, as recommended by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

The ERCOT CEO reported on the financials, Release 3, and the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) v5.

The Independent Market Monitor (IMM) presented some highlights from the 2015 State of the Market Report.

A representative from the Dallas Fed made an exhaustive presentation on the state of the Texas economy.

The ERCOT meteorologist presented the 2016 Summer Weather Outlook.

The TAC Chair reported on the alignment on the Board’s and TAC’s goals.

The Board considered the Reliability Must Run (RMR) Agreement with NRG’s Greens Bayou Unit 5; the 2016 Methodology for Determining Minimum Ancillary Service Requirements; and two transmission projects.

ERCOT staff made a presentation on the ERCOT-Lubbock Load Integration Study, and highlighted their recommendation.

The Board ratified a new VP at ERCOT.

Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 6/8/16
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At the June meeting, WMS discussed potential revisions to the Reliability Must Run process, reviewed several NPRRs, and took note of draft language for credit exposure calculations.

The Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) considered several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs).

During the recounting of the Reliability Must Run (RMR) workshop, WMS members discussed revisions to the process.

The Chair of the Outage Coordination Improvement Task Force (OCITF) reminded participants of the HITE list and a related NPRR.

The Chair of the Emerging Technologies Working Group (ETWG) discussed vendor presentations from the last meeting.

The Chair of the Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) said that members were asked to review new draft language on credit calculations.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Continuity workshop.

WMS members discussed the appeal process for Verifiable Costs.

WMS members discussed how to handle assignments from the Technical Advisory Committee.

Report: ERCOT’s Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 6/7/16
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At the June meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee discussed several revision requests, potential improvements to the EFL calculator, and a new approach to Inadvertent Gains numbers.

RMS discussed NPRR753, Allow Advanced Meter System (AMS) Data Submittal Process for TDSP-Read Non-Modeled Generators, and Retail Market Guide Revision Request RMGRR134, Allow AMS Data Submittal Process for TDSP-Read Non-Modeled Generators.

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Vice Chair presented an update.

The Chair of the TX SET Working Group presented several revision requests.

An Energy Future Holdings (EFH) representative made a presentation on potential improvements to the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) Renewable Content Calculator.

RMS discussed Inadvertent Gains (IAG) Statistics and June RMS 2016 IAG Numbers.

The Chair of the Advanced Metering Working Group (AMWG) provided an update.

The Market Training Task Force (RMTTF) Chair reported that the group is continuing to develop additional training modules.

RMS members discussed the revised REP Contact List Template.

ERCOT staff provided updates on the recent ERCOT workshops (on Data Availability and Smart Meter Texas (SMT)).

ERCOT staff presented updates on ERCOT IT Report and Flight Testing.

Report: ERCOT’s Regional Planning Group (RPG) Meeting 5/17/16
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At the May meeting of the Regional Planning Group, participants heard a detailed presentation on the potential growth of load in West Texas and corresponding transmission planning improvements, reviewed several proposed transmission projects, and examined the scope of ERCOT’s environmental rules study.

ERCOT staff presented the 2016 Regional Transmission Plan (RTP) Environmental Regulation Scenario Study Scope.

The Regional Planning Group (RPG) met on 5/17/16.

A representative from Energy Ventures Analysis presented a detailed sensitivity analysis of the West Texas load and its potential growth.

ERCOT staff presented results of their ERCOT/Lubbock Power & Light (LPL) Integration Study, including a recommendation for the preferred option.

ERCOT staff presented the ERCOT Independent Review of Brazos Electric Cooperative (BEC) and AEP Katz to Tardis RPG Project, including a recommended option.

ERCOT staff reviewed the AEPSC Hidalgo Starr Transmission Project EIR.

The group also reviewed the proposed Valley Project, and the recommended option.

Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting 5/26/16
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At the My meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee, participants reviewed a number of NPRRs, heard an appeal by ERCOT staff of the rejection of NPRR667 (Ancillary Services Redesign), and considered a couple of new transmission projects.

The Technical Advisory Committee considered several revision requests from PRS.

From the Reliability and Operations Subcommittee (ROS) update, TAC considered several NOGRRs.

From the Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) report, TAC reviewed two revision requests.

From the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Report, TAC reviewed Retail Market Guide Revision Requests.

From the Commercial Operations Subcommittee report, TAC reviewed Commercial Operations Market Guide Revision Requests.

Much of the time was taken up with the appeal by ERCOT staff of NPRR667, AS Redesign.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Continuity workshop (5/2/16), and TAC agreed that the main issues will be discussed at WMS.

ERCOT staff presented information on two proposed transmission projects and Lubbock integration into ERCOT.

Report: ERCOT Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 5/11/16
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At its May meeting, the Commercial Operations Subcommittee reviewed a couple of revision requests, first quarter settlement data, and upcoming workshops. The group also discussed changes to the Distributed Generation report

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) discussed April meetings of the ERCOT Board and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

The Chair of the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) discussed the next steps for the NOIE (Non-Opt-In Entity) Disconnect and Reconnect Process.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Data Transparency IT systems.

COPS considered the System Level Agreement (SLA).

ERCOT staff presented data on the settlement processes.

The Chair of the Communications and Settlement Working Group (CSWG) brought up a couple of Commercial Operations Market Guide Revision Requests.

The Chair of the Market Data Working Group (MDWG) provided an update.

ERCOT staff presented an update on the ERCOT Browser Support Roadmap.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Continuity workshop (5/2/16), and also noted other workshops.

ERCOT staff reported on the 2016 First Quarter Non-Registered DG Installed Capacity and Current DG Registration Threshold Report.

Report: ERCOT Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 5/4/16
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At its May meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee considered several NPRRs, addressed issues around a new line in the Valley, and reviewed several proposed changes to the Verifiable Cost Manual.

The Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) considered several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs).

ERCOT staff provided an update on AEP’s Lobo-North Edinburg line and testing of the Series Capacitors (before the line is energized).

The Chair of the Emerging Technologies Working Group (ETWG) asked for ideas on what topics to cover.

The Chair of the Congestion Management Working Group (CMWG) discussed issues with scheduling certain topics.

The Chair of the Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) explained additional analyses of the ICE data.

The Chair of the Resource Cost Working Group (RCWG) asked for the final approval of several Verifiable Cost Manual Revision Requests.

Report: ERCOT Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 5/3/16
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At its May meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee considered a number of revision requests, scheduled new workshops, and heard a staff update on ERCOT browser support.

The Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) considered several revision requests.

The Chair of the Advanced Metering Working Group (AMWG) provided an update.

The Market Training Task Force (RMTTF) Chair reported that the group is developing additional training modules and may schedule another class in Austin.

RMS discussed several new workshops, including on the Smart Meter Texas (SMT) and Data Issues.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Continuity workshop.

ERCOT staff presented the following updates:

Flight Testing Update

Inadvertent Stats February 2016 and 2016 IAG Numbers

IT Report

2016 Market Browser Update.

Report: ERCOT’s Board of Directors Meeting 4/19/16
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In April, the ERCOT Board heard updates on negative prices and operations of the Control Room, and considered a number of NPRRs.

The ERCOT Board considered several NPRRs.

The ERCOT CEO made a presentation on the current finances, releases, and upgrades.

The CEO noted that a nine-county area around Houston has become a disaster area because of excessive rain.

The CEO introduced a group of ERCOT system operators, and recognized their important work.

The Independent Market Monitor (IMM) provided an overview of negative prices in the ERCOT market.

ERCOT staff made an exhaustive presentation on the Control Room and related operations.

The Board confirmed Adrianne Brandt as the TAC Vice Chair.

The TAC Chair reported on the resolution of the appeal of NPRR649, Addressing Issues Surrounding High Dispatch Limit (HDL) Overrides.

The Board also addressed a number of other items.

Report: ERCOT’s Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) Meeting 4/6/16
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At its April meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee discussed changes to the 2016 Ancillary Services Methodology, reviewed the 2/18/16 pricing event, and heard updates on several upcoming revision requests.

The Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) planned to consider several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs).

ERCOT staff presented information on the Reserve Discount Factor (RDF) and 2016 Ancillary Service Methodology.

ERCOT staff presented an update on the 2/18/16 pricing event, and explained the reasons for high RRS prices.

The Chair of the Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) explained the use of forward curves to assess collateral requirements more accurately.

ERCOT staff reported on the implementation of System Change Request SCR788, Addition of Integral Area Control Error (ACE) Feedback to Generation to Be Dispatched (GTBD) Calculation.

The Chair of the Resource Cost Working Group (RCWG) provided an update, highlighting Verifiable Cost Manual Revision Request VCMRR009, Calculation of the Minimum Requirements Fee.

The Chair of the Outage Coordination Improvement Task Force (OCITF) reported on the group’s meeting and the upcoming implementation of a couple of older revision requests.

The Chair of the Congestion Management Working Group (CMWG) reported that the group reviewed the Congestion Revenue Right (CRR) Balancing Account.

The Chair of the QSE Managers’ Working Group (QMWG) discussed Supplemental Ancillary Service Market (SASM) solutions.

Report: ERCOT’s Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Meeting 4/5/16
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At its April meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee considered several filed and draft revision requests, discussed Inadvertent Gains statistics, and heard several updates from ERCOT staff

At the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting, the Chair of the Profiling Working Group (PWG) presented an update.

RMS agreed considered a couple of revision requests.

The Chair of the Texas Data Transport and MarkeTrak Systems (TDTMS) Working Group reported that the group is still reviewing revisions to the switch-hold process.

The Chair of the TXSET Working Group provided an update.

The Chair of the Advanced Metering Working Group (AMWG) provided an update, and RMS considered AMWG Procedures.

The Retail Market Training Task Force (RMTTF) Chair reported that the group is developing additional training modules.

ERCOT staff presented the following updates:

2016 Project Update

Inadvertent Gains Statistics January 2016

2016 IAG Numbers

ERCOT IT Report

Working Group and Task Force Meeting Administration Tips

Market Notice Mailing List.

Report: ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) Meeting 4/5/16
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At the April meeting of the Commercial Operations Subcommittee, members reviewed Load Profiling Guide changes, settlement process revisions, and modifications to the market notice mailing list.

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) discussed settlement process revisions, resulting from NPRR419, Revise Real-Time Energy Imbalance and RMR (Reliability Must Run) Adjustment Charge.

The Chair of the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) presented an update on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting.

The RMS Chair also presented an update on the RMS meeting.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Data Transparency IT systems SLA targets.

The Chair of the Communications and Settlement Working Group (CSWG) reported on the group’s work, and NPRR754, Revise Load Distribution Factors Report Posting Frequency.

The Chair of the Market Data Working Group (MDWG) provided an update.

The Chair of the Profiling Working Group provided an update, and discussed upcoming changes.

The COPS Chair mentioned that the COPS’ settlement seminar was successful and another one may be held later.

ERCOT staff reported on revisions to the Market Notice Mailing List.

Report: ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting 3/31/16
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In March, the Technical Advisory Committee spent much time discussing the appeal of NPRR649, Addressing Issues Surrounding High Dispatch Limit (HDL) Overrides; and heard ERCOT staff presentations on ERS, anti-trust admonition, and ERCOT’s debt strategy.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) spent much of the meeting discussing the remand of Nodal Protocol Revision Request NPRR649, Addressing Issues Surrounding High Dispatch Limit (HDL) Overrides.

TAC considered NPRRs from the Protocol Revision Subcommittee (PRS) and also the Other Binding Documents (OBDs) list.

From the Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) update, TAC discussed Supplemental Ancillary Services Markets (SASMs).

From the update of the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS), TAC considered the 2016 Draft RMS Goals.

From the Reliability and Operations Subcommittee (ROS) report, TAC voted on Nodal Operating Guide Revision Requests and one other item:

NOGRR151, Alignment with NPRR748, Revisions Associated with COM-002-4 and Other Clarifications Associated with Dispatch Instructions

Appeal of NOGRR149, Revision to Definition of Transmission Operator, and

Recommendation on NRG Application for Permanent Site-Specific Exemption from Compliance with ERCOT Nodal Metering Protocols, Section 10.3.2.3 (6).

ERCOT staff provided information on the Emergency Response Service (ERS) statistics.

ERCOT staff also made presentations on the ISO debt strategy and anti-trust admonition.

At its March meeting, the QSE Managers’ Working Group analyzed revisions to the Ancillary Services Methodology, discussed the impact of Reliability Unit Commitment on prices, and pondered solutions to the Supplemental AS Markets.

ERCOT staff presented information on Supplemental Ancillary Services Markets (SASMs).

ERCOT staff announced new training on the Outage Scheduler.

ERCOT staff discussed options for AS Replacement.

QMWG addressed the Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC) Congestion Rent.

ERCOT staff presented information on revisions to the 2016 AS Methodology.

ERCOT staff introduced issues around Long-Lead RUC (related mainly to coal units).

One participant proposed that ERCOT staff provide a market report, listing all SASMs, RUCs, and other events.

QMWG discussed the following NPRRs:

NPRR696, Price Correction Process Following a Security Constraint Economic Dispatch (SCED); and

NPRR747, Revision of Voltage Control Requirements – ERCOT staff presented options for Voltage Set Point Telemetry.

The credit groups met in March to discuss several NPRRs, review revisions to the counter-party credit application, and asses ERCOT staff’s analysis of ICE data for credit calculations.

The Credit Working Group (CWG) and Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) met jointly on 3/16/16.

The groups reviewed two Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs) for credit implications.

ERCOT staff presented revisions to the Counter-party (CP) Credit Application.

ERCOT staff presented the Credit Exposure Analysis Plan, using ICE prices.

The credit groups reviewed the draft CWG goals.

At the end of the meeting, ERCOT staff provided additional Credit Updates.

At its March meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee considered several revision requests, heard updates on a couple of workshops, and reviewed statistics for Inadvertent Gains.

The Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) considered its 2016 goals.

RMS reviewed several revision requests.

The Vice Chair of the Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) reported that the settlement workshop, held on 2/10/16, was a success.

The Chair of the Texas Data Transport and MarkeTrak Systems (TDTMS) Working Group reported that the group is reviewing the switch-hold process.

The Chair of the TXSET Working Group noted that the group held a joint discussion on System Change Request SCR786, Retail Market Test Environment, with TDTMS.

The Chair of the Advanced Metering Working Group (AMWG) provided an update.

The Market Training Task Force (RMTTF) Chair noted that the first instructor-led class on 2/9/16, was successful.

RMS members discussed at length problems with the last week’s Sharyland outage. Several participants stressed the need for better communications.

ERCOT staff presented several new updates.

At the March meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee discussed several assignments from the Technical Advisory Committee (including on the recent high prices), heard a detailed update from the Emerging Technologies Working Group, and explored the need for a better wind forecast.

The Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) considered several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs), including:NPRR738, Emergency Response Service (ERS) Performance Calculations during TDSP Outages

NPRR747, Revision of Voltage Control Requirements

NPRR696, Price Correction Process Following a Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) Failure

WMS discussed several referrals from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), including:- Reserve Discount Factor (RDF) and 2016 Ancillary Services (AS) Methodology- Real Time (RT) Price Events

– Supplemental AS Market (SASM) Frequency, and

– Joint Reliability and Operations Subcommittee (ROS)/WMS Workshop on Reliability Must Run (RMR)/Regional Haze

The Chair of the Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) discussed the use of forward curves to assess collateral requirements more accurately and the Credit Risk Impacts and Modeling (CRIM) Task Force meeting.

The Vice Chair of the Emerging Technologies Working Group (ETWG) reported on the presentations given at the meeting.

ERCOT staff provided an update on the Resource Cost Working Group’s (RCWG) efforts,

The Chair of the Supply Analysis Working Group (SAWG) discussed potential need for improvements to the wind forecast.

At its February meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee, discussed solutions to NPRR649, debated potential workshops on upcoming issues, and considered proposed changes to the Ancillary Services procurement methodology

The first item on the agenda was a workshop on issues generated by the Distributed Resource Energy and Ancillaries Market Task Force.

TAC considered several new NPRRs.

From the ERCOT Board update, TAC discussed the appeal of NPRR649, Addressing Issues Surrounding High Dispatch Limit (HDL) Overrides, which was remanded to TAC.

TAC considered the TAC Goals for 2016.

From the report of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS), TAC discussed whether and when to schedule a workshop on upcoming environmental rules, including on regional haze.

From the report of the Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS), TAC considered COPS 2016 Goals and COPS Procedures.

From the report of the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS), TAC confirmed new working groups’ leaders.

From the Reliability and Operations Subcommittee (ROS) update, TAC considered its 2016 goals.

ERCOT staff provided an update on the Future Ancillary Services (FAS) project.

ERCOT staff provided information on the 2016 Seasonal Adjustment Factor.

ERCOT staff also made a presentation on the 2016 Reserve Discount Factor (RDF) and Ancillary Services (AS) Methodology Changes.

At its first 2016 meeting, the ERCOT Board elected its leadership; heard updates from the new CEO, ERCOT meteorologist, and the Independent Market monitor; and addressed the appeal of NPRR469.

The ERCOT Board elected its leaders for 2016.

The Board considered a number of NPRRs.

The ERCOT CEO Bill Magness reported on a variety of issues.

The CEO introduced ERCOT’s retail group for special recognition.

ERCOT’s meteorologist provided the quarterly weather update.

The Independent Market Monitor (IMM) reported on the recent market prices.

The Board considered the appeal of NPRR649, Addressing Issues Surrounding High Dispatch Limit (HDL) Overrides.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Chair presented the TAC report.

The Board considered additional items related to governance and finances.

POINTS OF INTEREST

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) endorsed the new leadership for its working groups for 2016.

COPS also endorsed the 2016 goals and reviewed the 2015 COPS accomplishments.

Based on the discussion at the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), COPS had to reconsider the proposed scope for the newly created group – the Market Data Working Group.

The COPS Chair presented an update on the TAC meeting, noting that it approved a number of Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs).

COPS again reviewed NPRR744, Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC) Trigger for the Reliability Deployment Price Adder and Alignment with RUC Settlement.

The Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Chair provided an update on the RMS work.

ERCOT staff provided the 2015 Third Quarter Non-Registered Distributed Generation (DG) Installed Capacity and Current DG Registration Threshold Report.

COPS discussed the option of using Advance Metering System (AMS) data for non-modeled generation.

The Chair of the Profiling Working Group provided an update.

The Chair of MDWG presented an update.

In the afternoon, COPS held its Settlement workshop to discuss various issues related to settlement.

At the February meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee considered a number of NPRRs, heard an ERCOT update on the Sub-synchronous Resonance project, and discussed holding a workshop on environmental rules.

The Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) considered several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs).

The Chair of the Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) got approval from WMS to file comments on a new NPRR.

WMS confirmed 2016 working group leadership.

ERCOT staff provided an update on Sub-synchronous Resonance (SSR).

2016 WMS Goals and Projects will be presented to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for approval.

The Chair of the Congestion Management Working Group (CMWG) reported that the group will address issues related to Distributed Generation (DG).

The Vice Chair of the Emerging Technologies Working Group (ETWG) said that at the next meeting, the group will hear papers on grid innovation.

The Chair of the Metering Working Group (MWG) presented an update on two new revision requests.

WMS members discussed holding a workshop on certain environmental rules.

The Chair of the Resource Cost Working Group (RCWG) provided an update.

At the February meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee considered several revision requests, discussed its goals for 2016, and heard updates on several outages – both at ERCOT and TDSPs. They also heard updates on several studies conducted by ERCOT staff.

The Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) elected its 2016 leadership.

RMS discussed Retail Market Guide Revision Request RMGRR132, NOIE (Non-Opt-In Entity) Disconnect and Reconnect Process.

RMS reviewed the 2016 TAC Strategic Initiatives and 2016 TAC Goals.

RMS heard an update on NPRR711, Increase the Interval Data Recorder (IDR) Meter Mandatory Install Requirement from 700kW/kVA to 1.5MW/MVA.

Two working groups will work jointly on SCR786.

The Chair of the Advanced Metering Working Group (AMWG) provided an update.

The Retail Market Training Task Force (RMTTF) Chair noted the first instructor-led class.

RMS reviewed the 2015 accomplishments of the MarkeTrak Task Force.

RMS discussed two related revision requests on AMS.

RMS heard updates on Oncor’s 1/8/16 outage and Sharyland’s 1/11-12/16 Service Order Processing Issue.

RMS discussed CNP’s Online Letter of Authorization (LOA) Usage Request Functionality in CRIP.

ERCOT staff presented their regular updates.

At the January meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee, participants discussed the 2016 goals and initiatives, considered several revision requests, and heard updates from ERCOT staff. They also reviewed two white papers and the schedule for the Ancillary Services redesign.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) re-elected its leaders for 2016.

TAC discussed the TAC Goals and TAC Strategic Initiatives.

TAC considered several presented NPRRs.

ERCOT staff presented the 2016 Annual TAC Review of the Market Impacts of RUCs (Reliability Unit Commitments) and reported on the execution of the February ‘16 monthly Congestion Revenue Right (CRR) auction.

From the report of the Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS), TAC considered the Supply Analysis Working Group’s (SAWG’s) whitepaper on the ORDC Options (Operating Reserve Demand Curve).

From the report of the Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS), TAC considered the RMS goals.

ERCOT staff provided an update on the Future Ancillary Services (FAS) project.

The Chair of the Distributed Resources Energy and Ancillaries Market Task Force (DREAM TF) provided an update on the group’s work.

ERCOT staff noted the appeal of NPRR649, Addressing Issues Surrounding High Dispatch Limit (HDL) Overrides.

ERCOT staff discussed the market continuity issues.

At its January meeting, the two credit groups considered several NPRRs, reviewed the performance of ICE data in predicting price spikes, and discussed the 2016 Seasonal Adjustment Factor

The Credit Working Group (CWG) and Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) met jointly on 1/20/16.

The groups reviewed two Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs) for credit implications.

The credit groups reviewed language of NPRR741, Clarifications to Total Potential Exposure (TPE) and Estimated Aggregate Liability (EAL) Credit Exposure Calculations.

Participants reviewed the Credit Work Group Charter.

ERCOT staff presented the NPRR741 ICE Price Data Analysis v3.

The credit groups considered the 2016 Seasonal Adjustment Factor. They also discussed a new NPRR to replace NPRR638.

The 2016 proposed leaders of the two credit groups remain the same as in 2015.

At the end, ERCOT staff provided additional Credit Updates.

Participants at the 1/19/16 meeting of the Regional Planning Group discussed the Regional Transmission Plan and a new project in the Valley. They also heard updates on several studies conducted by ERCOT staff.

The Regional Planning Group (RPG) met on 1/19/16.

ERCOT staff provided an update on the Regional Transmission Plan, including the 2016 RTP Scope Process v1.

Oncor staff presented the Oncor West Texas Planning Update.

ERCOT staff presented an overview of the AEP Service Company (AEPSC) Hidalgo Starr Transmission Project.

ERCOT staff summarized stakeholder comments provided on ERCOT’s Lubbock Power & Light (LPL) Study.

ERCOT staff summarized stakeholder comments on the ERCOT MISO DC Tie Study.

ERCOT staff presented the ERCOT Planning Review, which is a compilation of various data on congestion, load and generation growth, and transmission expenditures.

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee met in January to elect its leadership, discuss a couple of revision requests, and get an update on the settlement stability report. Participants also noted the upcoming settlement seminar. For more about the meeting

The Commercial Operations Subcommittee (COPS) elected its leaders for 2016.

COPS addressed issues for the new Market Data Working Group.

The COPS Chair presented an update on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) work, noting that it did not meet in December.

COPS considered NPRR744, Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC) Trigger for the Reliability Deployment Price Adder and Alignment with RUC Settlement.

COPS also considered NPRR746, Adjustments Due to Negative Load.

The Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) Chair provided an update on the RMS’ work.

ERCOT staff reported on the Market Data Transparency IT systems.

ERCOT staff presented the Settlement Stability Report Q4 2015.

The Chair of the Profiling Working Group provided an update, noting the 2015 accomplishments and goals for 2016.

The CSWG Chair presented an update.

The Chair of MISUG presented an update.

Last year, the COPS Chair suggested having a Settlement workshop, which has now been scheduled.

At its first meeting of the year, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee considered several NPRRs, discussed issues related to the Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC) Review and Multi-Interval Real-Time Market (RTM), and heard an update on potential improvements to credit calculations.

The Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) elected new leadership for 2016.

WMS considered several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs).

The Chair of Supply Analysis Working Group (SAWG) presented information on the Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC) Review and Multi-Interval Real-Time Market (RTM), including ORDC Options Whitepaper (redline), SAWG ORDC Discussion, Analysis, and Positions, and SAWG Update.

The above topics were the longest discussion item at WMS, after which participants approved a motion addressing the proposed work.

The next step is for TAC to discuss the SAWG report at its January meeting.

The Chair of the Market Credit Working Group (MCWG) reported that the credit groups may be nearing a solution to the design of the forward credit exposure and collateral calculations.

Posted by CompetitiveAssets on January 10th, 2016

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