There is a goal of streamlining processes, potentially consolidating and adjusting wording to avoid annual reevaluation.
Katie Rich opened the floor for comments on the goals and how they align with TAC’s vision.
Feedback from Martha Henson is expected by next week, ahead of the next meeting.
Sandeep Borkar questioned whether goal number seven regarding Geomagnetic Disturbance (GMD) requirements has been met with existing protocols.
Cyrus Reed raised concerns about whether goal number six sufficiently includes large and controllable load resources, given the increase in large loads.
Caitlin Smith emphasized the importance of having standing goals that can persist over multiple years, while action items may be checked off annually.
The idea is to separate overarching goals from annual action items to hold ROS accountable.
Clayton Stice suggested that bullet six should address large non-load resources due to potential new regulations, questioning its current scope.
There is ongoing work on related action items such as PGRR115 and others.
Motion to request PRS continue to table NPRR1265 for further review by NDSWG added to the combo ballot.
The proposal is in response to House Bill 3390, aiming to provide ERCOT with more visibility into smaller DG.
Plans to use this information in planning studies and cases.
Discussion to be tabled at the ROS and remanded over to the NDSWG for further input.
Process for collecting necessary DG information to be discussed with NDSWG.
Preparations for presentations and communication with NDSWG already in place.
Approval to add NPRR1265 to the combo ballot confirmed by the attendees.
▶️9 - Revision Requests Tabled at PRS and Referred to ROS - Possible Vote - Katie Rich
▶️9.1 - NPRR1229, Real-Time Constraint Management Plan Energy Payment
Motion to advise PRS that ROS has concluded discussion of NPRR1229 and has determined the issues are financial in nature and has no recommendation at this time added to the combo ballot.
NPRR1229 has been filed by STEC and discussed frequently at WMWG; another discussion is pending before returning to WMS.
The outstanding issues concerning NPRR1229 are primarily financial, not warranting ROS review.
It was discussed that no changes to ROS procedures are needed due to NPRR1229, only financial considerations.
Participants acknowledged potential financial penalties for consumers affecting decision-making but agreed it doesn't necessitate ROS action.
Clear wording was finalized to convey that ROS has concluded its discussion, identifying the remaining issues as financial, with no recommendation forthcoming.
Decision made to remove NPRR1229 from next month's ROS agenda, concluding ROS's review.
▶️10 - Revision Requests Tabled at ROS - Possible Vote - Katie Rich
Agenda items 10 and 11 were discussed together.
▶️11 - NPRR1264, Creation of a New Energy Attribute Certificate Program(Possible Vote) Katie Rich
Agenda items 10 and 11 were discussed together.
NPRR1264 was referred from PRS to WMS.
A vote is anticipated for March WMS meeting.
Three associated revision requests under item 10 linked to NPRR1264
Decision to wait for WMS's action before further addressing associated RRs.
Consensus reached without need for official action at this time.
▶️12 - Operations Working Group - OWG - OWG Leadership
ERCOT changed the inflation rate from 2% to 2.2%, with plans to post the final document soon.
Align term 'load' in planning guides with Protocol Section 2. Edits to Section 4 of ERCOT planning guide will continue into 2025.
▶️14.1 - PGRR115, Related to NPRR1234, Interconnection Requirements for Large Loads and Modeling Standards for Loads 25 MW or Greater - PLWG - Possible Vote
Motion to recommend approval of PGRR115 as amended by the 2/5/25 CenterPoint comments added to the combo ballot.
PLWG met on January 29 to discuss PGRR115 interconnection requirements for large load and modeling standards for loads 25 megawatts or greater.
Reviewed comments from ERCOT Steel Mill’s and ERCOT's own comments.
PLWG provided desktop edits and submitted 115PGRR-19 comments with majority consensus.
ERCOT Steel Mills suggested language changes which were not accepted by the majority.
PLWG completed work with PGRR115 and recommends ROS consider approving this revision request.
Consensus language for PGRR115 revisions includes edits in 3 sections. Emphasis on language regarding 'load commissioning plan'.
Google comments proposed removal of one gigawatt cap for large loads. ERCOT commissioned a study to determine the appropriate limit.
Bill Blevin’s believes current language covers concerns; alternate language might have unintended consequences.
Motion considered to adopt PLWG revised language and CenterPoint comments. Open to further discussion on unresolved items. Agreement to be approved as amended by CenterPoint comments.
▶️14.2 - PGRR119, Stability Constraint Modeling Assumptions in the Regional Transmission Plan - PLWG - Possible Vote
Motion to recommend approval of PGRR119 as amended by the 1/22/25 Joint Commenters comments added to the combo ballot.
PLWG reviewed comments submitted by joint commenters on PGRR119.
Consensus was reached within PLWG regarding PGRR119.
PLWG completed work on PGRR119.
Recommendation for ROS to consider approval of the revision request.
▶️14.3 - PGRR120, SSO Prevention for Generator Interconnection - PLWG - DWG - Possible Vote
PGRR120 remains tabled.
ERCOT draft comments and AEP comments on PGRR120 were reviewed.
Discussion included ERCOT's edits for explicit applicability to generation transmission resources.
AEP proposed language preventing new generation resources from interconnecting to a series compensated circuit if the system reinforcement prevents an N-1 contingency event from causing radial generation.
▶️14.4 - PGRR122, Reliability Performance Criteria for Loss of Load - DWG - PLWG - Possible Vote
PLWG reviewed AEP comments, concerns about term 'non consequential load loss'. Maintenance outage events vs nonrelated N-1 events were discussed.
PGRR122 tabled pending further discussion at February PLWG meeting.
▶️15 - Inverter Based Resources Working Group - IBRWG - IBRWG Leadership
