25 -Project No. 55999 – Reports of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Chad Seely from ERCOT provided an update on ERCOT's proposal for additional capacity sources.
The focus is on demand response resources, targeting 3 to 9 PM during the Summer, from July 1st to the end of September, seeking close to 500 megawatts.
The RFP will be issued on May 8th, with the deadline for offers in mid-June and potential solutions being available by August 1st will also be considered.
Generation resources were deemed unrealistic to meet the timeline, leading to the decision to focus on demand response solutions.
Discussions will continue with Commission Staff and the IMM regarding the budget for the RFP, and a proposed order looking for a good cause exception was mentioned.
“Reliability Must Run” analysis for CPS Braunig units indicates necessity for support in the San Antonio South Texas area, which triggers the RMR/MRA process under specific timelines.
Seeking good cause exceptions for reframing the timeline to gather valuable information from the industry and compare alternatives.
Good cause exception also involves allowing discretion for CPS in submitting a budget.
Issues raised in the proposed order were tightened up, and the Commission Staff agrees with the good cause exception.
Unanimous approval of motion to approve the revised proposed order filed by ERCOT.
28 - Project No. 54224 – Cost Recovery for Service to Distributed Energy Resources (DERS)
The recent discussion on cost allocation issues revealed that Commission Staff had not suggested any changes at that time, so staff will reconsider the issues.
A recommendation was made to assess different options and provide a briefing for interested parties.
Staff expressed their support for this proposed approach but they will need direction from the Commissioners if they will want to deviate from this recommendation.
29 - Project No. 54233 – Technical Requirements and Interconnection Processes for Distributed Energy Resources (DERS).
Commission Staff seeks guidance on DER issues, particularly on interconnection and technical requirements.
The discussion includes a review of how DER issues were split into two dockets.
30 - Project No. 56517 – Review of Energy Efficiency Planning. Ramya Ramaswamy and Julie Blocker
Ramya Ramaswamy from Commission staff discussed laying out questions for public input on the docket.
The Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group continues to meet regularly, with significant participation from various stakeholders.
The group has been working on numerous recommendations, though there has been a slight delay in compiling the necessary data for presentation to the Commissioners.
There is growing interest and support for small modular reactors as a promising solution for the state's energy grid, with a trip planned to the Abilene Christian Molten Salt Reactor.
46 - Chairman Gleeson opens up item for update from Executive Director
Notice of intent to apply period for the TEF loan opened on May 1st.
Update on the TEF loan application process by Connie and Barksdale.
Four letters filed indicating intent to apply for a loan in Project No. 56455
Notice of intent period ends on May 31st.
Requirement to be eligible for a TEF loan is to submit a notice of intent to apply.
The Wildfire Committee issued its report on the Panhandle Fires.
