NOTICE DATE:  June 29, 2009
NOTICE TYPE:  M-B062909-01 Legal
SHORT DESCRIPTION:  FERC Request for 2012 Summer Peak ERCOT Dynamics Data
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Resource Entities
DAY AFFECTED:  Not Applicable
LONG DESCRIPTION:  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has requested from ERCOT a copy of the 2012 Summer Peak ERCOT Dynamics Data.  FERC has commissioned a new study that will use Frequency Response to assess reliable integration of wind and other renewable energy resources.  The study has three main goals:  (1) determine if frequency response is an appropriate metric to assess the reliability impacts of integrating renewables; (2) use the resulting metric to assess the reliability impact of various levels of renewables on the grid; and (3) identify what further work and studies are necessary to quantify and mitigate any reliability impacts associated with the integration of renewables.  The study will be performed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).  LBNL has retained a consultant, Utility System Efficiencies, Inc. (USE), to perform the dynamic portion of the study.  ERCOT has been asked to provide the dynamics data directly to USE.
As such, ERCOT intends to provide this sensitive data to USE through the use of a Confidentiality Agreement (CA).  The CA will be very similar to the Transmission and/or Distribution Service Provider CA allowed for under Section 1.3.6(7) of the ERCOT Protocols.  Only USE Staff will have access to the ERCOT dynamics data; no data will be shared with Market Participants or manufacturers.  FERC and LBNL will not have possession of the ERCOT dynamics data, but will view/use the summaries and results of the simulations from USE once completed.
However, in order to satisfy ERCOT's obligations under the ERCOT Protocols to disclose Protected Information to another party, ERCOT would like to know if any Resource Entity has a specific objection to releasing this data to USE.  If so, ERCOT requests that Resource Entities submit in writing their specific objections to the ERCOT Legal Department by no later than Close of Business on Thursday, July 2, 2009.  ERCOT will evaluate those objections and may speak directly with those Entities (along with FERC and LBNL Staff) to alleviate their concerns.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Specific objections may be submitted to the ERCOT Legal Department via facsimile at (512) 225-7079 or via email to Chad V. Seely at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
CONTACT:  If you have any questions, please contact Chad V. Seely, Corporate Counsel, at (512) 225-7035 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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