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NOTICE DATE:  December 12, 2018

NOTICE TYPE:  W-A081718-03 Operations

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Partial Implementation of PGRR062 and soft go-live of the new Resource Integration and Ongoing Operations (RIOO) user interface to submit Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR)

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Interconnecting Entities, Resource Entities, and Transmission Service Providers

DAY AFFECTED:  December 12, 2018 and January 1, 2019

LONG DESCRIPTION:  On January 1, 2019, ERCOT will partially implement Planning Guide Revision Request (PGRR) 062, Updates to Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) ProcessPGRR062 improves the GINR process by allowing Interconnecting Entities (IEs), Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), and ERCOT to view consistent information and documents for GINRs.  IEs will be able to use the new online Resource Integration and Ongoing Operations (RIOO) application for the GINR process.  This application will be used primarily by IEs to submit and maintain GINR applications for new, upgraded, or re-powered All-Inclusive Generation Resources connected to or that will connect to the ERCOT Transmission Grid in accordance with ERCOT Planning Guide Section 5, Generation Resource Interconnection or Change Request.  All portions of PGRR062 will be effective on January 1, 2019, except for Planning Guide Section 5.7.2, Interconnection Study Fees, which will be implemented at a later date.

ACTION REQUIRED:  On December 12, 2018, IEs and TSPs will be able to access the RIOO-IS application to submit and update GINRs. IEs and TSPs that are working on FIS studies as part of their GINRs should set up access and begin using the new application. Use of the RIOO-IS application will be required on January 1, 2019.

TSP users should follow the RIOO_Interconnection_Services_TSP_Sign_Up_Reference document to access the application.

IE/RE users should follow the RIOO_Interconnection_Services_IE_Sign_Up_Reference document to access the application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Pursuant to Planning Guide Section 1.2.6, Planning Guide Revision Implementation, ERCOT is required to provide notice as soon as practicable, but no later than ten days prior to implementation.

User guides, documentation on how to sign in and the link to the RIOO – Interconnection Services application are available at the Resource Entities and Resource Integration pages of the ERCOT website.

PGRR062 and associated documents can be found on the ERCOT website.

Please review the ERCOT website for previous Market Notices related to this subject. 

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].

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