MRC and board meeting at Texas RE are planned, starting tomorrow.
A discussion is scheduled next week regarding the summer outlook with Texas.
A separate discussion with Texas on GOP functions from third party control centers is set for the 28th.
NERC stakeholders approved a new rule of procedure definition affecting generation owners and operators.
New definition involves generation at 60 kV or above with a connection of 20 megawatt MVA, targeting IBR generators.
Eight standards will be impacted once FERC approves the definition.
Changes expected to take effect in the first quarter after approval.
▶️4 - NPRR1070 Planning Criteria for GTC Exit Solutions – Tabled. No updates required at this time
NPRR1070 was discussed, but no updates were provided at the meeting.
Expectation to have updates by the next meeting.
Item remains tabled pending the next meeting's report.
▶️5 - NPRR1278 Establishing Advanced Grid Support Service as an Ancillary Service
NPRR1278 aims to establish advanced grid support as an ancillary service similar to NOGRR272 but via an RFP process.
The NPRR allows flexibility for ERCOT to adjust service requirements annually based on new technologies and capabilities.
Concerns were discussed regarding the difference between mandating a service versus offering it as a competitive service.
The proposal was seen as offering no immediate risk to reliability regarding frequency and voltage control.
Stakeholder discussion highlights the need for further review and potential adjustments based on reliability and market practices, specifically in section 8 of NPRR1278.
Fred Huang and others acknowledged the cost implications of meeting the new performance standards for IBRs.
Debates centered around whether the advanced grid support should be technology-neutral or focused solely on IBRs.
Participants discussed the potential market dynamics and compensation mechanisms, emphasizing flexibility and the lack of retroactive requirements for existing resources.
Further evaluation is needed to determine the required capabilities and how ERCOT will procure the necessary services via the RFP model.
Concerns were expressed about ensuring sufficient inertia and managing state-of-charge for battery resources.
The discussion will continue, with OWG seeking more input and a deeper review of NPRR1278 in future meetings.
