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TPTF Update

for TAC March 30, 2007

Trip Doggett


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Agenda

Item Description Purpose

1. Meeting Summary • Summary of recent TPTF activities For review

2. Next Meetings • Upcoming activities For review

3. Approval of Milestones • Request TAC approval of the following Milestones – Business Requirements Complete for:

•SCADA•Wind Power Forecasting•Voltage Support•State Estimator•Outage Evaluation•Network Security and Stability Analysis•Load Forecasting•Data Models•Dynamic Ratings•Energy Management System•Forced Outage Detection•Generation Subsystem

For Vote


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Meeting Summary

Meetings February 28 - March 1, March 5-7, and March 22-23 On February 28, TPTF discussed the following:

Review and consideration of draft NPRR: Generation Subsystem Changes to Incorporate Approved Whitepapers

On February 28, TPTF approved the draft NPRR for Generation Subsystem Changes, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (City of Allen and City of Eastland). All Market Segments were present.

EMS Requirements Discussion Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Generation Subsystem Requirement Document

Additional discussion deferred until March 1


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Meeting Summary – February 28

On February 28, TPTF discussed the following: EMS Requirements Discussion

Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS SCADA Requirement Document

On February 28, TPTF approved the EMS SCADA Requirements, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (City of Dallas and Town of Flower Mound). All Market Segments, except Cooperative, were present.


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Meeting Summary – March 1

On March 1, TPTF discussed the following: EMS Requirements Discussion

Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Data Models Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Data Models Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with one abstention (CPS San Antonio). All Market Segments, except Consumer, were present.

Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Generation Subsystem Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Generation Subsystem Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with no abstentions. All Market Segments, except Consumer, were present.


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Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Network Security and Stability Analysis Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Network Security and Stability Analysis Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (CenterPoint and NRG). All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present.

Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS State Estimator Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS State Estimator Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with no abstentions. All Market Segments, except Consumer, were present.


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Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Dynamic Ratings Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Dynamic Ratings Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with one abstention (Brazos). All Market Segments, except Consumer, were present.

CRR Project Update Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Outage Evaluation Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Outage Evaluation Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with no abstentions. All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present.


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Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Voltage Support Services Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Voltage Support Services Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with no abstentions. All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present.

Draft NPRR for Opportunity Outage On March 1, TPTF approved a draft NPRR for Opportunity Outage. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (City of Allen and Eastland). All Market Segments, except Cooperative, were present.


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Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Forced Outage Detection Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Forced Outage Detection Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (City of Allen and City of Eastland). All Market Segments, except Cooperative, were present.

Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Overall Energy Management System Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Overall Energy Management System Requirements v0.91. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (City of Allen and City of Eastland). All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present.


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Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Load Forecasting Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Load Forecasting Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with one abstention (Calpine). All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumers, were present.

Review Disposition of Comments and consider possible approval of EMS Wind Power Forecasting Requirement Document

On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Wind Power Forecasting v0.91. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (CPS San Antonio and CenterPoint). All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present.


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On March 5, TPTF discussed the following: Nodal Program Update NMMS Project

Draft NPRR for Hub Clarification Commercial Systems Project

Draft NPRR to clarify HSL values for WGRs and WGR values to be used in RUC Capacity Short Calculation

On March 5, TPTF approved a Draft NPRR to clarify HSL values for WGRs and WGR values to be used in RUC Capacity Short Calculation. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with three abstentions (City of Allen, City of Eastland, and Exelon). All Market Segments, except Independent Generator, were present.

Market Management System Project Update


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On March 5, TPTF discussed the following: Commercial Systems Project

Draft NPRR for Settlement of Non-Modeled Generators On March 5, TPTF approved a Draft NPRR for Settlement of Non-Modeled Generators. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with four abstentions (LCRA, Calpine, City of Allen, and City of Eastland). All Market Segments were present.

Discussion of Protocol Revision Request (PRR) 697, Posting Requirement Changes


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On March 6, TPTF discussed the following: NPRR040, Synchronization of EECP Event Realignment Market Information System (MIS) Update IDA Project - Interface Update Market Readiness Advisor (MRA) Metrics Update


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On March 7, TPTF discussed the following: Training Update Accountable Executive Update NPRR037 – Conforming Section 13 to Nodal Format Draft NPRR for Removal of Pseudo Resource

On March 7, TPTF approved a Draft NPRR for Removal of Pseudo Resource. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 71.4% in favor, with two abstentions (GEUS and CPS San Antonio). All Market Segments were present.

Draft NPRR for Pricing During an EECP Event


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On March 22, TPTF discussed the following: Nodal Program Update Market Readiness Advisor Update IRT Project

EDS-1 Approach Document On March 22, TPTF approved the EDS-1 Approach Document v1.4, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with five abstentions (CenterPoint, City of Dallas, City of Allen, City of Eastland, and Town of Flower Mound). All Market Segments were present.

Initial Review of EDS-2 Approach Document Proposed changes to Telemetry Standards and timing for RTU to ICCP changes IRT Project

Market Feedback on Ancillary Service Self-Certification Draft NPRR for Standard Form MP Agreement and Registration Corrections


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On March 23, TPTF discussed the following: MIS Update EDW Project

Initial Review of Independent Market Monitor (Section 17) EDW Requirements Initial Review of EDW Conceptual System Design Document Approach to prepare Performance Monitoring and Compliance EDW Requirements

IDA Project Posting of Use Cases

Training Update Commercial Systems Project

Draft NPRR on Voltage Support On March 23, TPTF approved the draft NPRR on Voltage Support. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with three abstentions (CenterPoint, Reliant, and GEUS). All Market Segments, except Independent Generators, were present.


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On March 23, TPTF discussed the following: Draft NPRR, Companion to PRR697, Posting Requirement Changes for Projected Assessment of System Adequacy (PASA) Update on Hub Clarification Draft NPRR for New Trading Hub at Venus Switching Station Service Level Agreement for MP Sandbox


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Next Meetings

Next meetings Monday, April 2 and Tuesday, April 3 Monday April 23 through Wednesday April 25 Monday May 7 and Tuesday May 8 Monday May 21 through Wednesday May 23


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Next Meetings (continued)

On April 2-3, we plan to discuss: Nodal Program Update MIS Update Market Readiness Advisor Update CRR Project

Review of Optimization Run Time Status of Detail Design Documents

IDA Project Update on Integration Activities MP Interface Document

Registration of Assets Review of Communications Handbook & Discussion of Other Interface Documents


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Next Meetings (continued)

On April 2-3, we plan to discuss: IRT Project

Initial Review of EDS-3 Initial Review of Market Participant Qualification Guide Draft NPRR on Standard Form Market Participant Agreement Review of Registration Approach

Draft NPRR on Hub Clarification Draft NPRR for New Trading Hub at Venus Switching Station Companion NPRR to PRR697, Posting Requirement Changes - PASA only discussion Companion NPRR to PRR709, Scarcity Pricing Mechanism NPRR040, Synchronization of Emergency Electric Curtailment Plan (EECP) Event Realignment Companion NPRR to PRR647, Gross and Net MW/Mvar Data Reporting Review of TPTF Charter Review of Transition Plan PRS Assignments


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TAC Approval of Milestones

On February 28, TPTF approved the EMS SCADA Requirements, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (City of Dallas and Town of Flower Mound). All Market Segments, except Cooperative, were present. On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Data Models Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with one abstention (CPS San Antonio). All Market Segments, except Consumer, were present. On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Generation Subsystem Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with no abstentions. All Market Segments, except Consumer, were present. On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Network Security and Stability Analysis Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (CenterPoint and NRG). All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present. On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS State Estimator Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with no abstentions. All Market Segments, except Consumer, were present.


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On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Dynamic Ratings Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with one abstention (Brazos). All Market Segments, except Consumer, were present. On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Outage Evaluation Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with no abstentions. All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present. On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Voltage Support Services Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with no abstentions. All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present. On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Forced Outage Detection Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (City of Allen and City of Eastland). All Market Segments, except Cooperative, were present. On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Overall Energy Management System Requirements v0.91. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (City of Allen and City of Eastland). All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present.


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On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Load Forecasting Requirements v0.92, as modified by TPTF. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with one abstention (Calpine). All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumers, were present. On March 1, TPTF approved the EMS Wind Power Forecasting v0.91. The motion was approved by a ballot vote of 100% in favor, with two abstentions (CPS San Antonio and CenterPoint). All Market Segments, except Cooperative and Consumer, were present.


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TAC Approval of Milestones (continued)

The Transition Plan says: “Any declaration of the accomplishment of a major milestone (business requirements, conceptual design, and successful completion of Market Participant testing) or a decision to proceed is contingent on the approval of both ERCOT and TAC.” Request TAC approval of the following Milestones – Business Requirements Complete for:

SCADA Wind Power Forecasting Voltage Support State Estimator Outage Evaluation Network Security and Stability Analysis Load Forecasting Data Models Dynamic Ratings Energy Management System Forced Outage Detection Generation Subsystem


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