NOTICE DATE:  August 28, 2008

NOTICE TYPE:  W-B081508-02   Operations

CLASSIFICATION: Public

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Clarification of MPIM role needed to access the NDCRC web application.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  QSEs

DAY AFFECTED:  September 1, 2008

LONG DESCRIPTION:  The Net Dependable Capability and Reactive Capability (NDCRC) application will be available through the Texas Market Link (TML) beginning September 1, 2008 for Market Participants.  This application is a web interface that allows Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs) with Generation Resources to submit the ERCOT-required seasonal High Sustainable Limit (HSL), biennial unit tests, and results of the unannounced tests online. The application also provides mechanisms that will allow Market Participants to enter and submit test data, reactive capability curves (D curves) and D curve data points.  The criteria for submitting unit tests remains unchanged; only the process for submitting the test is different.

To access the application through TML, users must use the Resource Entity Digital Certificate with the P1_GEN_OUTAGE participant role that was issued by the Resource Entity.  If you do not see the NDCRC link in your list of TML Portal Resources, please contact the Resource Entities’ User System Administrator (USA).

The NDCRC Application provides summary screens for each type of test, where QSEs can track the status of the latest submitted test for the current season.

ERCOT requires that affected Market Participants gain access to the application and ERCOT encourages you to become familiar with the application prior to it becoming mandatory. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Effective December 1, 2008, use of the NDCRC application is mandatory for submitting seasonal, biennial unit tests and results of unannounced tests.  Paper copies will not be accepted after December 1, 2008.

CONTACT:  If you have any questions, please contact your ERCOT Account Manager. You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via e-mail at [log in to unmask].

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