ERCOT Wholesale Market Update: NPRR Changes and Discussion Highlights
Stay updated with the latest developments in ERCOT's wholesale market as the Wholesale Market Working Group presents key updates to the Wholesale Market Subcommittee. Learn about important topics discussed, including NPRR changes such as Single Agent Designation and Exceptional Fuel Cost Processes. Dive into the details of the CSAPR litigation and stay informed about upcoming steps in the market. Stay ahead in the dynamic energy sector with this comprehensive overview.
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Wholesale Market Working Group update to the Wholesale Market Subcommittee John Ritch, NextEra Energy, Chair Colin Walcavich, National Grid, Vice Chair 06/07/2023 1
WMWG Update to WMS WMWG Update to WMS May 5th WMWG WEBEX Meeting Review of Standing ERCOT reports (January & February) GREDP, Intra-hour IRR F/C, Wind F/C, RUC impacts, Solar F/C, Market Update (SASMS) No questions asked ERCOT Update - CSAPR Litigation 5thCircuit Court of Appeals stayed EPA s Denial of Texas State Implementation Plan ( SIP ) Stay delays implementation of CSAPR for summer 23 Next steps Litigation will continue EPA appeals stay to USC 5th Circuit hearing on the merits of TX SIP Other topics NPRR 1177- Constellation Presentation Enhance Exceptional Fuel Cost Process (Andy Nguyen) Urgent NPRR enables Generation Resources to file Exceptional Fuel Costs that include contractual cost and pipeline- mandated costs, and enhances the process for ERCOT and the Independent Market Monitor (IMM) to verify these costs. Subsequently recommended for approval at 5/10 PRS and tabled at 5/23 TAC Will be addressed again at special TAC meeting on 6/5
WMWG Update to WMS (continued) WMWG Update to WMS (continued) Other topics (continued) NPRR 1162- Single Agent Designation for a QSE and its Sub-QSEs for Voice Communications over the ERCOT WAN WMWG lead discussion on NPRR 1162 in response to WMS 4/5 vote to table and refer to WMWG ERCOT discussed rationale for change Stakeholders sought additional clarification Additional discussion between ERCOT and individual stakeholders planned ERCOT continuing internal discussions Possible follow up discussion item for WMS
NPRR 1162 NPRR 1162 This Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) amends Section 16.2.1 to require each Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) and its Subordinate QSEs to have only one primary and one alternate voice circuit for the purpose of operational voice communications with ERCOT over the ERCOT Wide Area Network (WAN), including, without limitation, receiving and discussing Dispatch Instructions, and amends Section 23, Form F, to reflect the changes made in Section 16.2.1. 4
WMWG June 2 Meeting Update WMWG June 2 Meeting Update June 2 WMWG Meeting Update and Stakeholder Discussions New issues or key stakeholder topics discussed Meeting Key-take aways and action items WMWG Monthly Market Report Update No major updates or issues discussed from monthly market and forecast informational reports New NPRR Presentation and ERCOT Summary NPRR 1178 Expectations for Resources Providing ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service: ERCOT NPRR Summary and Education Key Elements: Load Resources, excluding Controllable Load Resources, may not provide ECRS with this Resource Status. The $75/MWh Offer floor applies to Resources with RRS, ECRS, Reg-Up, and Non-Spin. The QSE s obligation to deliver ECRS remains in effect until ERCOT issues a recall instruction. 5
