Two site failovers occurred in January: one for retail on the 12th and another for nonretail on the 9th.
Market application releases occurred on January 29th and 30th for nonretail, with a retail release on February 2nd, which will be reported next month.
An incident with MarkeTrak was identified related to a failover configuration issue with the temp space parameter on the backend database, preventing it from being written to.
The issue was new and not considered human error; it will be addressed in future failovers.
The team is reaching out to the vendor to determine if the incident is considered a bug.
ERCOT is reviewing their validation processes as initial checks did not identify the problem, unlike deeper validations by users.
Emphasis on the importance of users reporting issues directly to help ERCOT respond quicker.
ERCOT monitoring relies on user reports during unexpected incidents.
MarkeTrak performance metrics were within Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for January.
New volume stats for queries and API updates are being monitored, with average monthly usage appearing flat or stable.
Listserv activities included 3,600 posts, reaching 412,000 recipients, with changing subscription numbers noted across categories.
Weather moratorium removals were listed, highlighting entities like Shell and Ubiquity with multiple removals.
▶️ 6.4 - 2024 Survey/Analysis of REP and NOIE Demand Response - Carl Raish
Discussion on the PUCT substantive rule on residential smart devices, focused on transitioning OBD language into protocols with minimal substantial changes.
The rule requires REPs to submit data on residential demand response using smart devices to ERCOT quarterly, 45 days after the quarter ends.
Data submitted should include ESI IDs enrolled in the program and any deployment events.
A secure file share methodology will be used for data submission, with potential future changes to NAESB standards.
Concerns about Excel corrupting ESI IDs, suggesting a pipe delimited file format like CSV or text.
Discussion on the dynamic nature of customer participation, especially in rental properties, and the necessity of market training sessions to clarify requirements.
Clarification that REPs are primarily responsible for reporting, not TDUs, despite the dynamic REP-to-REP customer switching.
Carl Raish requests feedback and workshops to facilitate the new reporting requirement.
The objective of enhancing the DR survey by collecting specific deployed ESI IDs and details about smart device types used.
Discussion on the broader participation objective beyond thermostats funded by TDSPs.
There’s no obligation for REPs to meet demand response goals beyond reporting, but incentives may be available.
Carl Raish emphasized a deadline adjustment for the annual report due to the last reporting date overlapping with holidays.
▶️ 7.1 - NPRR1266, Opt-Out Status Held by a Transmission-Voltage Customer Cannot be Transferreds
Motion to request that PRS continue to table NPRR1266 added to the combo ballot.
Discussion on NPRR1266 regarding opt-out status for transmission voltage customers and potential non-transferability.
Concerns raised by CenterPoint about ERCOT requiring TDSPs to provide customer information which they believe ERCOT already has access to.
Issues discussed regarding the accuracy of information from third parties and possible errors in customer data during transactions.
Clarification needed on conditions under which an opt-out status can be removed: is it name-based or ownership-based?
ERCOT Legal mentioned the NPRR resulted from a commission's declaratory order and noted the list maintenance of such customers, approximately 600 entities.
Debate over the method for verifying changes in customer information — positions include TDSPs monitoring name changes versus ERCOT using the CBCI file.
Brattle's survey method discussed as a precedent for using the CBCI file for collecting current data — need for a good cause exception from the commission for ongoing use.
Comparison between CBCI file data and original list proposed to check for accuracy.
The necessity for ERCOT to develop a standardized process for investigation and verification of customer information changes.
Oncor and other stakeholders express willingness to aid in data comparison efforts to identify ownership or name changes.
Consideration of a suggestion to automate a simple update process, akin to the DSM process, to maintain accurate records.
Decided to table the NPRR pending further analysis and data comparison between ERCOT and TDSP data.
Request to continue tabling discussion at PRS for further review at a specific workgroup or task force.
Kyle Patrick re-elected as Texas SET chair, Monica Jones elected as vice chair, Steven Wilson also elected as vice chair.
Discussed update on Flight 0225, more detailed update expected next week.
Reviewed Texas SET script workbook, identified and revised areas requiring additional test attributes like outage contact information and MSL for testing purposes.
Updates to the Texas Market Test Plan (TMTP) and section 8.2 to ensure market participants transact in the most current manner.
Discussion on OBDRR document revision request, focusing on refining language.
Consideration of Flighttrack and User Guide's suitability and potential updates.
Reviewed goals and accomplishments for 2024, including ongoing support for Texas SET 5.0 and collaboration with TDTMS.
Planned updates to SET procedures, retail market guide protocols, and TMTP.
Upcoming change control call scheduled for February 18th on Webex, exploring opportunities for in-person meetings.
▶️ 13 - Retail Market Training Task Force - RMTTF Leadership
Reaffirmed the co-chairs: Debbie McKeever, Melinda Earnest, and Tomas Fernandez will continue serving as co-chairs.
Upcoming trainings: MarkeTrak part one and two via Webex, scheduled to start at 08:30 on 02/25/1926, each being two half-days.
Trainings are available for sign-up onERCOT.com under the training section and are free.
Finalizing Texas SET 5.0 training: two in-person classes limited to 60 people each, one in Dallas hosted by Oncor and another in Houston hosted by CenterPoint.
Training modules available 24/7 onERCOT.com via LMS with updated content.
Next meeting scheduled: for the afternoon of February 25, post MarkeTrak part one. It will be accessible via Webex or in person in ERCOT Building, Room 100.
