NOTICE DATE:  May 24, 2010
NOTICE TYPE:  M-A052410-01 PRR
SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Implementation of PRR833, Primary Frequency Response Requirement from Existing WGRs
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  QSEs Representing WGRs and Resource Entities
DAY AFFECTED:  June 1, 2010

LONG DESCRIPTION:  On May 18, 2010, the ERCOT Board of Directors approved Protocol Revision Request (PRR) 833, Primary Frequency Response from Existing Wind-powered Generation Resources (WGRs). PRR833 will be effective on June 1, 2010. This PRR requires that WGRs with Standard Generation Interconnection Agreements (SGIAs) executed on or prior to January 1, 2010, be equipped with Primary Frequency Response capability by December 1, 2011. Attestations must be submitted for any WGR that cannot technically be retrofitted with Primary Frequency Response capability. These attestations must be provided to ERCOT by June 1, 2010. Please note that WGRs with a SGIA signed after January 1, 2010, must provide Primary Frequency Response pursuant to PRR824.



ACTION REQUIRED:  An attestation must be provided to the ERCOT Legal Department by June 1, 2010, for each WGR that cannot technically be retrofitted with Primary Frequency Response capability and has a SGIA executed on or prior to January 1, 2010. ERCOT has attached a sample attestation that may be used by Resource Entities. Ultimately, any attestation should be submitted on company letterhead and certified by an officer or Authorized Representative.



Attestations are to be sent to ERCOT Legal either by mail (as addressed on attached form) or electronically to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.


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 email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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