NOTICE DATE: July 19, 2022

NOTICE TYPE: W-A071922-01 Operations

SHORT DESCRIPTION: Workshop to discuss the implementation details for Fast-Frequency Response (FFR) Advancement project

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs) representing Resources and interested parties

DAYS AFFECTED: July 25, 2022, 2:00pm-4:00pm

LONG DESCRIPTION: On July 25, 2022, ERCOT will host a WebEx meeting to outline the implementation details related to the Fast-Frequency Response (FFR) Advancement project. The FFR Advancement project is the second phase in the series of work being done to implement Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) 863, Creation of ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service and Revisions to Responsive Reserve.

The forum will focus on changes in business operations that will include FFR submissions in the market system (e.g., Ancillary Service Offer, and Current Operating Plan (COP), etc.), FFR operations in Real-Time operations, and MOTE testing availability and requirements. ERCOT recommends all QSEs that provide Ancillary Services (Regulation, Responsive, Non-Spinning Reserves) attend this WebEx meeting.  Any other interested parties are also welcome to attend.

Technical changes supporting the FFRA project changes in submissions, reporting, and testing will continue to be provided at the Technology Working Group (next meeting expected on August 4, 2022).

Protocol language related to the following Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs) and Nodal Operating Guide Revision Request (NOGRR) will be partially implemented as a part of this project,

• NPRR863, Creation of ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service and Revisions to Responsive Reserve (ERCOT Board Approved on October 9, 2019)
• NPRR1015, Clarification of DAM implementation of NPRR863 Phase 2 (ERCOT Board Approved on August 11, 2020)
• NPRR1079, Day-Ahead Market RRS / ECRS 48-Hour Report Clarification (ERCOT Board Approved on August 9, 2021)
• NOGRR187, Related to NPRR863, Creation of ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service and Revisions to Responsive Reserve (ERCOT Board Approved on October 9, 2019)

It is anticipated that FFR Advancement project will be made effective October 13, 2022.

ACTION REQUIRED: QSEs representing Resources that are providing Ancillary Services are encouraged to attend the Webex meeting on July 25, 2022. A QSE that wishes to qualify Resources to provide FFR may submit a request for qualification by contacting its respective ERCOT Account Manager.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please visit the 7/25/22 Implementation Details for Fast-Frequency Response (FFR) Advancement Project by Webex Only on ERCOT.com for information on this meeting. The WebEx meeting details are as follows:

Topic: Implementation details for Fast-Frequency Response (FFR) Advancement project
Date/Time: July 25, 2022 2-4pm
Teleconference: 877-668-4493
Meeting number: 2558 783 7578
Meeting password: AhT2rzEtr43

NPRR863 and associated documents can be found on the ERCOT website.

NPRR1015 and associated documents can be found on the ERCOT website.

NPRR1079 and associated documents can be found on the ERCOT website.

NOGRR187 and associated documents can be found on the ERCOT website.

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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