Operating Guide Revision Requests (OGRRs)
# Title Description Date Posted Sponsor Urgent Protocol Sections Current Status Effective Date(s)
OGRR101 Facilities With Federal License This revision obligates the ERCOT control area authority and local TDSP to uphold a generating facility's federal licensing requirements. 08/28/2001 Austin Energy No 3.2.4 Approved
OGRR102 Change Process Update Update the Change Control Process. 08/28/2001 ERCOT No 1.4 Approved
OGRR103 ERCOT Planning Criteria Revision The proposed ERCOT Planning Criteria revision recognizes changes to ERCOT organization names, structures, and relationships that have been implemented to accommodate retail access and single control area operation. 08/28/2001 TXU No Appendix Section B.2 Approved
OGRR104 References Update Requested change of all references pertaining to Form 1 Appendix C6.1 to Relay Misoperation Report Appendix A Report A2.2. This is a suggested correction to an incorrect reference from the previous ERCOT Guides. 10/03/2001 LCRA No Appendix B, Sections 4.2 & 4.3 Approved
OGRR105 ERCOT staff can submit OGRRs 10/03/2001 CPS-San Antonio No 1.4 Withdrawn
OGRR106 Generator Test Form Revisions Remove control area references, add additional details for units to aid in identification. Test-related content unchanged, except for quick start tests changed to 30 minute instead of 10. 01/09/2002 ERCOT No Appendix A Approved
OGRR107 SPWG Recommendations Address the potential for ice-related attenuation of power line carrier blocking signals (B.4.5.2) and the potential for a catastrophic failure during a sync check relay assisted reclosing attempt (B.4.5.3). 02/08/2002 LCRA No Appendix B.4.5.2 & B.4.5.3 Approved
OGRR108 ERCOT Reactive Standards Addition of ERCOT Reactive Standards to address minimum reactive capabilities of generating units - including co-generators and self-serve generators, minimum reactive compensation at existing and future substations and minimum dynamic reactive reserve margins in the ERCOT electric network. 02/08/2002 ERCOT No 2.13 Withdrawn
OGRR109 SPTF Revisions Minor revisions to Appendix A and B to specify requirements for NERC, add language for dynamic disturbance recorders, 03/14/2002 ERCOT No Appendix A & B Approved
OGRR110 Rename & Expand Operating Guides to Include Planning Rename Guides to ERCOT Operation & Planning Guide. Create new Planning section to include Planning Criteria, Planning Process, Generation Interconnection Request Procedures, Reactive Standards, Evaluation of Transmission Project Submissions, etc. 05/06/2002 ERCOT No All sections & add sections for Planning Withdrawn
OGRR111 EECP Step 2 Update EECP Step 2 to reflect current procedures. 01/15/2015 OGRTF Yes 4.5.3.2 Approved
OGRR112 Block Load Transfers Update OG to reflect current Protocol language, which language from PRR289 & PIP209. 06/26/2002 AEP No 4.5 Approved
OGRR113 Responsibility Transfers Availability OG update due to PRR215. 06/26/2002 CPS-San Antonio No 3.2.7 Approved
OGRR114 RPC & AVR Responsibility Assignment OG update due to PRR218. 07/26/2002 CPS-San Antonio No 3.1.4.2 Approved
OGRR115 Frequency Level Deviation Update frequency deviation revised in Protocols by PRR219. 06/26/2002 LCRA No 1.6 Approved
OGRR116 Day Ahead Scheduling & ERCOT Responsibilities OG update due to PRRs 268 & 294 & PIP144. 07/26/2002 OGRTF No 2.5.1, 2.6.1 & 3.2.2.1 Approved
OGRR117 Appendix C Revision Adds "Communicating with ERCOT" document to Appendix C. 07/18/2002 Oncor No Appendix C Approved
OGRR118 Black Start Updates language & adds consistency to the Black Start section of Part 4: Emergency Operations. The Black Start section of the Operating Guides is meant to contain general Black Start instruction, whereas, the Annual Black Start Plan contains the specific plan for Black Start recovery. 07/29/2002 Reliant No 4.6 Approved
OGRR119 QSE Scheduling Center Backup Plan Establishes the requirements for a backup plan in the event of a loss of the QSE's scheduling center. 07/26/2002 Reliant No 3.1.3.1 Approved
OGRR120 TO Backup Plan Establishes the requirements for a backup plan in the event of a loss of the TO's scheduling center. 07/26/2002 Reliant No 1.7.3 Approved
OGRR121 Fault Recording Equipment Modifies wording that allows manual and automatic triggers to count as a functional test as well as recorder event waveform analysis and verifications to count as calibration checks. 09/20/2002 CPS-San Antonio No B2.2.5 Approved
OGRR122 Unit Specific Dispatch Instructions Under Testing Revise OG Sections 4.5 and 4.5.3.2 to update EECP Step 1 to include Resource performance the testing language found in PRR 322 [Protocols Section 5.6.7]. 12/11/2002 Reliant No 4.5, 4.5.3.2 Approved
OGRR123 Increase Maximum UFR Percentage Increases amount of interruptible load on high-set under-frequency relays (UFR) participation Resources can provide as Responsive Reserve Service (RRS) from 25 to 35%. 12/11/2002 Reliant Yes 2.6.2.4 Approved
OGRR124 Section 2 Update Protocol References Update Protocols references to more recent Protocols language. 12/23/2002 OGRTF No 2.4.2, 2.8 Approved
OGRR125 Section 3 Update Protocol References Update references made to Protocols and remove duplicate text. 12/23/2002 OGRTF No 3.1.3.2, 3.2.1.2, 3.2.2.1, 3.2.6 Approved
OGRR126 Section 3.2.6 Duplicate Text Delete text duplicated from the Protocols reference. 12/23/2002 OGRTF No 3.2.6 Approved
OGRR127 Changes Due to PRR 341 Transmission Facility Status Change Notification Protocol references update and remove redundant language. 01/31/2003 CenterPoint No 2.6.2 Approved
OGRR128 Change Process Regarding Protocol Revisions Several sections of the Protocols were quoted verbatim in the Operating Guides. This OGRR would allow that those Protocols excerpts that are in the Operating Guides, be changed administratively as directed by ROS. 01/31/2003 Reliant No 1.3 Approved
OGRR129 TO/TDSP Emergency Communication Adds requirement for Transmission Operators to notify the appropriate TDSPs of ERCOT declared emergency events. 04/16/2003 Reliant No 4.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.5.3, 4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.3, 4.6.4 Approved
OGRR130 AVR and PSS Status Reporting Requirements Corrects AVR reference and inconsistent AVR/PSS status reporting requirements in the Operating Guides. Adds Protocol Reference 6.5.7 (9) to Operating Guide Section 2.2.4 04/16/2003 Reliant No 2.2.4, 3.1.4.1 and 3.1.4.5 Approved
OGRR131 LaaR Qualification Procedure for RPRS/NSRS/RRS Specifies LaaR requirements to qualify as a provider of Responsive Reserve Service, Non-Spin Service and Replacement Reserve Service. 04/16/2003 Reliant No 2.5.2.3 Approved
OGRR132 Transmission Operator Clarification Clarifies the responsibilities for Transmission Operators. 06/18/2003 CenterPoint No 1.7.3 Approved
OGRR133 Section 1 Clarification Operating Guide language revision. 06/18/2003 CenterPoint No 1 Approved
OGRR134 Calculation of Transmission Equipment Limits Defines equipment ratings for TDSP's facilities and ERCOT's use of the ratings. 04/18/2003 ERCOT No 3.1.6 Approved
OGRR135 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE 06/19/2003 OGRTF No 4.6 Approved
OGRR136 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE 06/30/2003 OGRTF No 4.5.3.2 Approved
OGRR137 Revision due to PRR 415 Establish 50% as Limit for LaaRs Providing RRS Administrative change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3 Change Control Process. 07/28/2003 OGRTF No 2.5.2.3; 2.5.2.4 Approved
OGRR138 Reactive Curves Requirement Remove the requirement that Generator Reactive Design Curves be submitted to ERCOT each time that a Reactive Limit Test is performed and submitted. 07/28/2003 TXU No 6.2.3 Withdrawn
OGRR139 Black Start Back Up Communication Facility Criteria There was little or no specification in the Operating Guides for emergency back up communication facilities during a blackout. 08/18/2003 BSTF No 4A.1(b); 4.6.5 [new] Approved
OGRR140 Remedial Action Plan (RAP) and Special Protection Scheme (SPS) Coordination Update Operating Guides' RAP/SPS criteria to be consistent with the coordination and review requirements found in the ERCOT System Planning Procedures. Correct out-of-date section references. Rearrange sections for clarity. 10/02/2003 CPS-San Antonio No 4.3, 4.3.1 [new], 7.2.2 Approved
OGRR141 Section 2 Corrections and Clarifications Implements Protocol and Operating Guides Reference Corrections, Section title corrections, punctuation corrections, corrections to pre deregulation language, and defined term corrections. 12/01/2003 AEP No 2 Approved
OGRR142 DOE and NERC Reporting Changes the reporting processes by having TDSPs and QSEs provide required disturbance data for DOE/NERC reportable events to the ERCOT Control Area Authority, who will distribute the report to the DOE and NERC. 12/08/2003 OWG No 2.1; 3.1.3.4 [new]; 3.1.5.1 Approved
OGRR143 Change Control Process Revises the OGRR process to require only one review by ROS, unless comments are made on the ROS Recommendation Report. Modifies comment periods to be more similar to the Protocol revision comment periods. 01/06/2004 ERCOT No 1.3 Approved
OGRR144 Tripping Generators for Low Frequency Events Clarifies Operating Guide requirements for coordinating generation under frequency trip points with firm Load shed trip points. 01/14/2004 CenterPoint No 2.9.2, 3.1.4.6, 7.2.5.3 Approved
OGRR145 Reactive Standards This OGRR is intended to make the Operating Guides conform to the Reactive Standards adopted by TAC. Those portions of the standards that are most appropriately contained in the Operating Guides are included in this OGRR. 01/15/2004 CPS-San Antonio No 2.10.2, 3.1.4.1, 3.1.4.3, 3.1.4.5, 3.1.4.6, 5.1.1, 5.1.4, 5.1.6 Approved
OGRR146 Annual Evaluation Forms for LaaRs Providing Ancillary Services Changes the Protocol Reference from seasonal LaaR testing to an annual evaluation of the telemetry attributes. In addition, a biennial test of the under frequency relays for LaaRs providing Responsive Reserve Service will be required if not verified through an actual event. This OGRR also adds an enforcement section comparable to Generation Resource requirements. 01/19/2004 ERCOT No 3.1.4.1, 3.4.8, 6.1.3, 6.2.6, 6.2.7 Approved
OGRR147 System Fuel Availability Change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols. This would be an administrative change except that the Operating Guide changes are not exclusively Protocol references. 02/02/2004 ERCOT No 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4 Approved
OGRR148 Remove Reference to PARWG Update to Section 5.1.1 to remove reference to PARWG. 02/23/2004 CPS No 5.1.1 Approved
OGRR149 Types of Responsive Reserve Update to Section 2.5.2.3 to add language. 05/17/2004 CPS No 2.5.2.3 Approved
OGRR150 UF Relay Trip Time for Load Shedding Update to Section 1.5, Conformance to NERC Policies and Procedures 06/15/2004 CPS No 1.5 Approved
OGRR151 Operator Emergency Training Adds new mandatory NERC requirements for Operator Training for the Control Area Authority and Transmission Operators, as directed by ROS. 07/20/2004 OGRTF No 1.8 Approved
OGRR152 Transmission Vegetation Management and Outage Reporting Adds new mandatory NERC requirements on vegetation management planning and reporting transmission outages caused by vegetation, as directed by ROS. 07/20/2004 OGRTF No 3.1.5 Approved
OGRR153 Reactive Capability Testing Revision of Operating Guide Section 3.1.4.3 and Section 6.2.3 form to conform to ERCOT Generator Reactive Testing Procedures 08/20/2004 GRTPTF No 3.1.4.3; 6.2.3 Approved
OGRR154 Generator Protection Requirements Describes the operating conditions under which generators should stay connected 08/27/2004 OGRTF No 3.1.4.6 Approved
OGRR155 Section 3 Corrections and Clarifications Implements Protocol and Operating Guides Reference Corrections, Section title corrections, punctuation corrections, corrections to pre deregulation language, and defined term corrections. Removes redundant and unnecessary language. 08/27/2004 OGRTF No 3 Withdrawn
OGRR156 Reactive Considerations due to PRR409 (Voltage Support Service from Generating Resource) Adds appropriate language to ensure the timely response of Generation Resources to ERCOT instructions for Voltage Support Service. 10/25/2004 OGRTF No 2.10.4 [new] Approved
OGRR157 Delete Test Form For Non-Spinning Reserve Service This PRR removes the unit specific non-spin test form from Operating Guides. 10/27/2004 Reliant No 6.2.5 Approved
OGRR158 Consistent Under-frequency Relay Trip Time Language Revises Operating Guide 2.9.1 (Automatic Firm Load Shedding) to be consistent with approved OGRR150 (Clarification of UF Relay Trip Time for Load Shedding), which was a revision of Operating Guide 1.5.9 (Conformance to NERC Policies and Procedures). 10/27/2004 OGRTF No 2.9.1 Approved
OGRR159 Clarification of QSE Schedule Control Error equation Bias Setting and Turbine Speed Governors Clarifies QSE Schedule Control Error equation Bias Setting and reference to Protocol Section 5.8.2. Defines Governor dead band per NERC Policy 1 and governor free to respond to all frequency deviations. 11/11/2004 PDCWG No 2.2.3.1; 2.2.5 Approved
OGRR160 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE 12/01/2004 OGRTF No 3.1.4.3, 3.2.1.2, 8.2.6, 8.2.7, 8.2.9 Approved
OGRR161 Responsive Reserve MW Limit Change the limit of RRS on an individual Generation Resource from 20% of Net Generation Capability to 20% of Net Generation Capability or 50MW, whichever is greater. 12/21/2004 Occidental No 2.5.2.3 Withdrawn
OGRR162 Revisions to Disturbance Monitoring Makes GPS time synchronization a requirement, and clarifies location requirements to exclude 69kV lines but include generator owned transmission above 100kV. 02/02/2005 SPWG No 7.1.2 Approved
OGRR163 State Estimator Observability and Redundancy Requirements Updates the Operating Guide to include State Estimator Observability and Redundancy Requirements 02/15/2005 OGRTF No 8.1.6 Approved
OGRR164 Responsive Reserve MW Limit Change the limit of RRS on an individual Generation Resource from 20% of Net Generation Capability to 20% of Net Generation Capability or 50MW, whichever is greater. 03/25/2005 ANP No 2.5.2.3 Rejected
OGRR165 Update Unit Telemetry Requirement This revision proposes to add a requirement for QSEs to submit real-time AGC status and Ramp Rate for all units in their portfolio. 04/01/2005 ERCOT No 3.1.3.1, 8A Withdrawn
OGRR166 Double Circuit Contingencies This change would allow ERCOT to consider double circuits as a single contingency for capacity commitment decisions, ERCOT would not consider the double circuit as a single contingency for energy deployment except under spec 04/26/2005 TXU No 4.3 Approved
OGRR167 Clarification of LaaR Underfrequency Relay Interruption Time Adds LaaR interruption total time limit of 30 cycles including all relay and breaker interruption times. 04/26/2005 Reliant Energy No 2.5.2.3 Approved
OGRR168 Administrative Changes for June 2005 Operating Guides Administrative change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3 Change Control Process. 05/31/2005 OGRTF No 1.5, 2.2.4, 2.3.2.2, 2.4.5.1, 2.4.5.3, 2.5.1, 2.6.2, 3.1.3.2, 3.1.5, 4.5.3.2, 4.6 Approved
OGRR169 Reporting of Reserve Capability Under Severe Gas Curtailments Adds a requirement that Resources provide additional data describing their alternative fuel capability during the winter months. 06/14/2005 ERCOT No 3.1.4.1, 6.2.7 Approved
06/01/2006
OGRR170 Administrative Changes for July 2005 Operating Guides Administrative change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3 Change Control Process. 06/30/2005 OGRTF No 2.4.5.3, 2.8.1 Approved
OGRR171 Testing of Quick Start Units in the Balancing Energy Market This OGRR establishes the test by which a quick start unit can demonstrate its ability to perform in the BES market, as required by PRR588. 06/30/2005 ERCOT No 2.5.5 Approved
OGRR172 Special Protection System Obligations The changes permit the sharing of limited TDSP operating information with Generation Entities subject to SPS control as necessary to avoid SPS operations. The changes also propose differences in the SPS review and approval process between new SPSs that involve Generation Entities or affect a wide area, and other SPSs. 07/28/2005 TXU Electric Delivery No 7.2.2 Approved
04/01/2006
OGRR173 Administrative Changes for September 2005 Operating Guides Administrative change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3 Change Control Process. 08/31/2005 OGRTF No 2.5.1 Approved
OGRR174 Definition of a Single Generating Unit Defines the meaning of the term "single generating unit" when considering a Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine (CCCT) in light of the requirements specified in Operating Guide 5.1.4 Transmission Reliability Testing. Also requires Generation Entities that own a CCCT to supply information to ERCOT to justify the use of an exception to the definition of a "single generating unit." 09/02/2005 TXU Wholesale No 5.1.4 Approved
04/01/2006
OGRR175 Emergency Storm Drill Participation To facilitate good communications between ERCOT, QSE (that provide Ancillary Services), and Transmission Operators, an annual emergency storm drill will be conducted with appropriate emergency scenarios to provide a realistic simulation of emergency conditions to operators. This emergency storm drill will be followed by a critique by all participants to ensure that communication paths worked as expected and operators received proper emergency training. 09/07/2005 OTF Yes 1.8.5 Approved
OGRR176 MP Use of DNS or ERCOT Web-Based Front Page for Site Failover This OGRR requires a Market Participant possessing a backup site to utilize a WAN (Wide Area Network) Domain Name Service (DNS) server or an ERCOT provided Web-Based DNS service to facilitate the API (Application Program Interface) failover process when moving to or from their backup site. 10/24/2005 ERCOT No 1.7.3, 3.1.3.1, 8.3.1.1 Approved
06/01/2006
OGRR177 Administrative Changes for November 2005 Operating Guides Administrative change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3, Change Control Process. 10/31/2005 Operating Guide Revision Task Force No 2.8.1 Approved
OGRR178 Revision to Reactive Limits Verification Form Revise the form to include minimum value on the CURL Curve, add notes on auxiliary load, add contact phone numbers, add a diagram showing the measurement locations and correct the note on calculated Net Generator Reactive. 11/03/2005 CenterPoint Energy No 6.2.3 Approved
06/01/2006
OGRR179 Under-Voltage Load Shedding Protection Systems Requirements for under-voltage Load shedding protection systems and minor modifications for references to supporting Sections of the Operating Guide (regarding protection system maintenance). 01/05/2006 System Protection Working Group No 7.2.5.3 Approved
08/01/2006
OGRR180 Administrative Changes for February 2006 Operating Guides Administrative change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3, Change Control Process. 01/30/2006 OGRTF No 2.4.1, 3.1.3.4, 3.1.5.1, 8.2.7 Approved
OGRR181 Submission of Consistent Data for Planning and Operational Models This OGRR adds language that will require that data on existing and future ERCOT System components and topology submitted to ERCOT by Transmission and/or Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs) for use in Planning and Operational Models is consistent. 02/03/2006 ERCOT No 5.1.6, 8.2.7 Approved
10/01/2006
OGRR182 Process for Operating Guide Revisions This OGRR completely revises the OGRR process to be similar to the PRR process in Protocol Section 21. Specifically, this OGRR:1. Adds an Impact Analysis requirement to Operating Guide change control process.2. Allows the submitter to withdraw an OGRR only before OWG issues a recommendation.3. Allows ROS to reject an OGRR and notify TAC, rather than recommend a rejection to TAC.4. Clarifies that if OWG cannot reach a consensus on an OGRR, ROS is required to resolve the issue.5. Transfers responsibility for Protocol consistency determination from PRS to OWG.6. Requires ERCOT Board approval of OGRRs with an ERCOT system or staffing impact. 02/09/2006 ERCOT No 1.3 Approved
06/01/2006
OGRR183 Administrative Changes for April 2006 Operating Guides Administrative change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3, Change Control Process. 03/31/2006 OGRTF No 2.4.3.1, 4.5 Approved
OGRR184 Administrative Changes for May 2006 Operating Guides This OGRR updates the Load Shed table in Operating Guide Section 4.5.3.2 as required by Section 4.5.3. 04/28/2006 OGRTF No 4.5.3.2 Approved
OGRR185 Administrative Changes for June 2006 Operating Guides Administrative change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3 Change Control Process. 05/24/2006 OGRTF No 2.4.1, 2.4.3.1, 2.5.1, 3.1.3.1, 3.1.3.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.5 Approved
OGRR186 Emergency Electric Curtailment Plan (EECP) Event Realignment The revisions to the Operating Guide Sections stated above are such that process items of EECP reflect the necessary sequence for ERCOT to more appropriately be proactive during certain system events. 07/31/2006 Operations Working Group Yes Section 1.6, 2.5.2.3, 4.5.3, 4.5.3.1 (new), 4.5.3.1, and 4.5.3.2. Approved
10/01/2006
OGRR187 Conforming Emergency Electric Curtailment Plan (EECP) Operating Guide Language with Protocol Language This OGRR conforms OGRR186 changes with Protocol language revisions set forth in PRR682, EECP Event Realignment to include language that media appeal be subject to issuance at ERCOT management discretion at any time and a requirement of a mandatory media appeal as part of Step 2 of the EECP if a media appeal is not already in effect at that time. 10/13/2006 ROS Yes 4.5.3 Approved
12/01/2006
OGRR188 Generating Facility Model Validation for Conformance with NERC Field Test Standards This revision proposes to include new subsections for Generating Unit Model Validation requirements made necessary by virtue of ERCOT participation in the NERC Field Test Standards. 11/21/2006 Dynamics Working Group No 3.1.4.9, 3.1.4.9.1, 3.1.4.9.1.1, 3.1.4.9.1.2, 3.1.4.9.1.3, 3.1.4.9.2, 3.1.4.9.3, 3.1.4.9.4 Rejected
OGRR189 Administrative Changes for January 1, 2007 Operating Guides Administrative change to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3, Process for Operating Guide Revision. 12/12/2006 ERCOT No 4.5 Approved
OGRR190 Administrative Changes for February 1, 2007 Operating Guides This OGRR proposes administrative changes to maintain Operating Guide consistency with Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3, Process for Operating Guide Revision. This OGRR also notes incomplete Protocol References. 01/19/2007 ERCOT No 1.5, 1.7.4, 2.1, 2.2.4, 2.3.2.2, 2.4, 2.4.3.1, 2.4.5.3, 2.5.1, 2.5.2.3, 2.5.3.1, 2.5.4, 2.5.5, 2.6.1, 2.10.4, 3.1.3.1, 3.1.3.2, 3.1.3.3, 3.1.4.1, 3.1.5, 3.2.1.5, 3.2.2.2, 3.2.5, 3.2.6, 3.2.7, 4.4, 4.5, 4.5.3.3, 4.6, 4.6.5 Approved
OGRR191 Administrative Changes for March 1, 2007 Operating Guides This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) proposes administrative changes to maintain Operating Guide consistency with ERCOT Protocols as allowed by Operating Guide Section 1.3, Process for Operating Guide Revision. 02/07/2007 ERCOT No 3.1.3.1 Approved
OGRR192 Combustion Turbine Governor Performance Test Forms This OGRR adds two new sections describing Combustion Turbine Governor Performance Testing Procedures based on actual and historical data. 02/08/2007 PDCWG No 2.2.5, 3.1.4.1, 6.2.1.5(new), 6.2.1.6(new) Approved
11/01/2007
OGRR193 System Voltage Profile Clarification This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) proposes language to clarify that the ERCOT calculated Voltage Profile is the normally desired scheduled voltage for the specified transmission bus. 03/02/2007 LCRA No 2.10.1, 2.10.2, 2.10.3, 2.10.4.1 Withdrawn
OGRR194 Wording Changes to Make All Parts of Section 7 Consistent Wording changes to make all parts of Section 7 consistent 03/12/2007 Stan Ginsburg w/Brazos Electric Cooperative No 7.1.2.4, Data Retention and Reporting Requirements 7.1.4, Equipment Reporting Requirements 7.2.3, Performance Analysis Requirements for ERCOT System Facilities 7.2.5.1, General Protection Criteria Approved
10/01/2007
OGRR195 Administrative Changes for May 1, 2007 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates the Operating Guide to reflect the recent NERC name change from North American Electric Reliability Council to North American Electric Reliability Corporation. 04/13/2007 ERCOT No 1.1, 1.3.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4.3.1, 2.11.1 Approved
OGRR196 Conformance with PRR705, Emergency Interruptible Load Service (EILS) This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) conforms the Operating Guides with PRR705 to allow for the use of Emergency Interruptible Load Service (EILS) when an Emergency Electric Curtailment Plan (EECP) is declared and all available generation and Loads acting as Resources (LaaRs) have been deployed. 05/01/2007 ERCOT Yes 4.5, 4.5.3.3 Approved
06/08/2007
OGRR197 Conforming Operating Guides to Protocol Section 21 and Other Market Guides This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) conforms the revision process for the Operating Guide to Protocol Section 21 and other ERCOT market guides by: Requiring that an OGRR associated with an ERCOT project be assigned to the œUnfunded Project Lis€? unless the project can be funded in the current ERCOT budget cycle based upon its priority and ranking; Providing specific guidelines for ROS to use when determining whether a OGRR should be considered urgent; and Proposing other formatting, stylistic, and administrative changes. This OGRR also adds a new subsection pertaining to Nodal Operating Guide Revision 05/02/2007 ERCOT No 1.3, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.4.1, 1.3.4.2, 1.3.4.3, 1.3.4.4, 1.3.4.5, 1.3.4.6, 1.3.4.7, 1.3.4.8, 1.3.4.9, 1.3.4.10, 1.3.4.11, 1.3.4.12, 1.3.5, 1.3.6, 1.3.7 Approved
10/01/2007
OGRR198 Firm Load Shed Implementation Time Periods This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) adds language to the current ERCOT Operating Guides to provide maximum time periods allowed for firm load shed implementation by Transmission and/or Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs) at the request of ERCOT System Operators when in EECP Step 4. 05/09/2007 CenterPoint Energy No 4.5.3 Approved
04/01/2008
OGRR199 Administrative Changes for June 1, 2007 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates the ERCOT Load Shed Table for 2007. 05/16/2007 ERCOT No 4.5.3.3 Approved
OGRR200 48 Hour Restoration (Companion to PRR722) This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) proposes language so that in the unlikely event of an ERCOT System shut down, ERCOT will return 90% of ERCOT peak load to pre-disturbed condition at or near 48 hours if a viable solution is available. This OGRR is a companion to PRR722, 48 Hour Restoration. 05/23/2007 Dennis Starbuck on behalf of the ERCOT Black Start Task Force No 4.6, 4.6.1 Withdrawn
OGRR201 Administrative Changes for July 1, 2007 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates the Operating Guides to conform references to Protocol sections to the current Protocol language. This OGRR also updates references to instances of the "NERC Policies and Procedures" to include "NERC Reliability Standards" where applicable. 06/22/2007 ERCOT No 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7.1, 2.1, 2.2.3.6, 2.4, 2.4.3.1, 2.4.5.2, 2.5.2.3, 2.5.3.1, 2.5.4, 2.5.5, 3.1.3.1, 3.2.1.3, 3.2.2.2, 3.2.6, 4.5, 4.6, 4.6.4, 4A.3, 4A.4, 5.1.1, 5.1.4, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 8.1, 8.1.5, 8.2.6, 8.2.7, 8.2.9 Approved
OGRR202 Clarification of Responsibility for Switching of Transmission Elements This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) is proposed to address NERC Standard requirements. NERC Standards require the development, maintenance, and implementation of formal policies and procedures to provide for transmission reliability. Specifically to be included is designation of responsibility for switching transmission elements. The specific requirement is Requirement # R6.3 of NERC Standard TOP-004-0, presently in effect, and the same requirement number in NERC Standard TOP-004-1 to be effective October 1, 2007. 06/27/2007 ERCOT Yes 1.7.3 Approved
09/01/2007
OGRR203 Conforming Changes to Address Current NERC Terminology and the Texas Regional Entity (TRE) Terminology This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) corrects and updates references to NERC standards, policies, requirements, etc. This OGRR also changes references from "ERCOT Compliance" to "Texas Regional Entity" and "ERCOT Control Area" to "ERCOT Balancing Authority" where applicable. 08/10/2007 ERCOT No 1.1, 1.2, 1.3.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7.1, 1.8.5, 2.1, 2.2.6, 2.11.1, 2.11.2, 3.1.4, 3.1.4.3.5, 3.1.5, 3.1.5.2, 3.1.5.3.1, 4.6.1, 4.6.4, Attachment 4A, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.5, 5.1.7, 5.1.7.1, 5.1.7.2, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3 Withdrawn
OGRR204 Hotline Technology Update Section 8.3.3 of the Operating Guides states that the "Hotline must be a 500 set not attached to the Market Participant’s Phone system." Proposed language will allow continued use of either older, 500 set or any newer technology which operates independently from Market Participant’s commercial market communications (settlement) phone system. 09/20/2007 Henry Durrwachter No 8.3.3 Approved
03/01/2008
OGRR205 Modify Responsive Reserve Service Obligation In this Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) Managers Working Group is requesting to modify the ERCOT Operating Guides requirement mandating that the ERCOT Responsive Reserve Obligation is 2300 MW. The request is to increase the Responsive Reserve Obligation to 2800 MW. QSE Managers Working Group does not recommend modifying the MW thresholds for which Alerts or Emergency Electric Curtailment Plan (EECP) action is taken. 10/03/2007 BTU No 1.5, Conformance to NERC Policies, Procedures, and Reliability Standards 2.5.2.1, Obligation Approved
05/01/2008
OGRR206 Black Start Satellite Phones This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) will require Transmission Service Providers (TSPs) that have contracted Black Start resources or designated Black Start transmission corridors located within their transmission system to have a satellite phone as a backup communication system that is compatible with ERCOT’s satellite phone. 10/18/2007 Dennis Starbuck on behalf of the Black Start Task Force Yes 4.6.5, Emergency Back Up Communication Facilities Criteria Approved
03/01/2008
OGRR207 Administrative Changes for May 1, 2008 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) corrects and updates internal and Protocol section references in the Operating Guides. 04/10/2008 ERCOT No 1.3.1, 1.3.7, 1.1.1.4, 1.8.4, 2.2.3.1, 2.3.1, 2.5.2.2, 2.5.2.3, 2.5.3.1, 2.7.1, 2.7.2.2, 3.1.1, 3.1.4.3.2, 3.1.4.3.3, 3.1.4.6, 3.1.5, 4.1, 4.3.1, 4A.3, 6.2.3, Attachment 8A Approved
OGRR208 Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) Requirement This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) proposes a requirement for VRT capability for all new generating units. 04/15/2008 Walter Reid on behalf of Wind Coalition No 3.1.4.1, 3.1.4.6 Approved
11/01/2008
OGRR209 Administrative Changes for June 1, 2008 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates the ERCOT Load Shed Table for 2008. 01/15/2015 Leo Villanueva on behalf of ERCOT No 4.5.3.3, EECP Steps Approved
OGRR210 Administrative Changes for June 1, 2008 Operating Guides -- Second Set This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates Protocol references in the Operating Guides. 05/19/2008 ERCOT No 2.4.1, 2.4.3.2, 2.4.5.3, 2.5.1, 3.1.4.1, 4.2.4, 4.5 Approved
OGRR211 Deletion of References to Back-to-Back Import Capacity This OGRR deletes obsolete references to Back-to-Back (BtB) import capacity from the list of tasks ERCOT is responsible for under Emergency Electric Curtailment Plan (EECP) Step 1. It also replaces references to a "unit" in the EECP Steps with the defined term "Resource," and makes minor language corrections consistent with previous revisions to the ERCOT Protocols made pursuant to PRR726, DC Tie Scheduling Clarifications, which became effective on October 1, 2007. 05/22/2008 ERCOT No 4.5.3.3 Approved
10/01/2008
OGRR212 EECP Media Appeal Change This Operating Guides Revision Request (OGRR) removes required energy conservation media appeal from EECP Step Two and allows ERCOT management to issue a media appeal for energy conservation at management’s discretion. 07/22/2008 John Jonte on behalf of the Operations Working Group (OWG) No 4.5, 4.5.3, 4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.3 Approved
02/01/2009
OGRR213 Synchronization with 775PRR, Change the name of Emergency Electric Curtailment Plan (EECP) to Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) changes the name of the Emergency Electric Curtailment Plan (EECP) to Energy Emergency Alert (EEA). This OGRR also changes the defined term "Alert" to "Watch." 10/14/2008 ERCOT No 1.3.1, 1.6, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.7.2, 3.1.4.1, 3.1.4.2, 4.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.3, 4.4, 4.4.1, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.3, 4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.2, 4.5.3.3, 4.5.3.4 Approved
OGRR214 Hotline Changes for QSEs Representing Multiple Entities This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) changes the requirement for Market Participants who represent other Entities through a Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) Agency Agreement to have only one (1) dedicated Hotline circuit. 11/03/2008 ERCOT Yes 8.3.3, QSE and TDSP Responsibilities Approved
01/01/2009
OGRR215 Administrative Changes for December 1, 2008 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates Protocol references in the Operating Guides. 11/12/2008 ERCOT No 2.8, 2.11, 3.1.3.2 Approved
OGRR216 System Security Response Group (SSRG) This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) adds requirements for the System Security Response Group (SSRG), which helps to satisfy the CIP-001-1 North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standard. 12/09/2008 ERCOT No 3.1.7 (New) Rejected
OGRR217 Relay Misoperation Report Format Change This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) changes the format for reporting yearly relay misoperations from a report format to a data format. 01/06/2009 System Protection Working Group (SPWG) No 6.1.2 Approved
OGRR218 Revise System Operator Training Requirements This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) changes the five (5) day (40 hours) emergency training requirements to one (1) day (8 hours) for Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs) that do not operate the Generation Resource(s) they are scheduling. This OGRR also allows the actual time operating in real emergencies, such as working from a backup office during a hurricane, to satisfy the emergency training requirements. 01/30/2009 Shell Energy North America (US), L. P. No 1.8.2 Approved
OGRR219 Time Error Correction This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) removes the requirement that ERCOT perform time error corrections for accumulated time errors exceeding five (5) seconds. 02/04/2009 ERCOT Yes 1.5 Approved
04/01/2009
OGRR220 Synchronization with PRR799, ERCOT CEO Approval of NPRRs and SCRs Prior to Posting on MIS This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) mandates ERCOT CEO approval before NOGRRs may be posted to the Market Information System (MIS). This OGRR also allows an appeal mechanism for the submitter of the NOGRR if the ERCOT CEO’s decision is to reject the NOGRR. 02/05/2009 ERCOT Yes 1.3.1, 1.3.4.1, 1.3.7 Approved
OGRR221 Administrative Changes for April 1, 2009 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates Protocol references in the Operating Guides. 03/13/2009 ERCOT No 2.1, 2.4.2, 2.5.2.3, 2.5.3.1, 2.5.5, 3.1.4.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.3, 4.4, 4.5, 8.1.5 Approved
OGRR222 Allow Frequency Control Data Through ICCP Infrastructure This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) revises the required communication technology for Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) frequency control data from Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)-only to RTU or Inter-Control Center Communication Protocol (ICCP).This OGRR also proposes non-substantive administrative changes, such as correcting acronym and defined term usage. 03/25/2009 QSE Managers Working Group Yes 2.3.2, 8.1, 8.1.1, 8.1.6.1 Approved
06/08/2009
OGRR223 Real Time Production Potential This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) establishes a requirement for Wind-powered Generation Resources (WGRs) to telemeter a Real Time signal indicating the Real Time Production Potential (RTPP) which will be a function of wind and turbine availability at the time. 04/17/2009 Wind Coalition No Attachment 8A: ERCOT Data Sets Approved
OGRR224 Special Protection System (SPS) Operations Under No Contingency This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) adds additional monitoring and control requirements for Special Protection Systems (SPSs) that involve generation reduction. 04/22/2009 ERCOT No 7.2.2 Approved
OGRR225 Quick Start Units Qualification Ramp Period This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) changes the Balancing Energy ramp period used for qualification of Quick Start Units to fourteen (14) minutes to align with PRR803, Revised Implementation Approach for PRR601. 04/24/2009 QMWG on behalf of WMS No 2.5.5 Approved
OGRR226 Generation Resource Response Time Requirement This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) adds a new Section which documents the response times required by Generation Resource(s) upon receipt of specified valid instructions from ERCOT or Transmission Service Providers (TSPs) or Distribution Service Providers (DSPs). 05/01/2009 Operations Working Group (OWG) No 3.1.4.9 (new) Approved
OGRR227 Administrative Changes for June 1, 2009 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates the ERCOT Load Shed Table for 2009. 05/06/2009 ERCOT No 4.5.3.3 Approved
OGRR228 Administrative Changes for June 1, 2009 Operating Guides -- Second Set This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates Protocol references in the Operating Guides. 05/11/2009 ERCOT No 3.1.4.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 4.4, 4.5 Approved
OGRR229 Synchronization of Operating Guides with PRR804, Revisions to Section 21 Appeal Process This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) revises Section 1.3, to provide that if a motion to approve a request fails, the revision request shall be deemed rejected by the body considering it and subject to appeal, unless at the same meeting that body later votes to recommend approval, remand, or refer the revision request. This OGRR also proposes formatting and administrative changes. 05/13/2009 ERCOT No 1.3 Approved
OGRR230 Administrative Changes for July 1 2009 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates Protocol references in the Operating Guides. 06/10/2009 ERCOT No 2.4.2, 2.5.5, 2.5.3.1, 3.2.2.2 Approved
OGRR231 Administrative Changes for August 1, 2009 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates the ERCOT Load Shed Table for 2009. 07/07/2009 ERCOT No 4.5.3.3 Approved
OGRR232 Revise the Process for Submitting Biennial Unit Reactive Limits (Lead and Lag) This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) deletes Section 6.2.3. The form within that Section is no longer used as results are submitted through the MIS. This OGRR also updates other sections to align with the current process. 07/09/2009 LCRA No 3.1.4.3.1, 3.1.4.3.2, 3.1.4.3.3, 6.2.3 Approved
OGRR233 Backup Control Plan Submission Process This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) proposes language changes to clarify the frequency and submittal process of backup control plans. 08/07/2009 OWG No 1.7.3, 3.1.3.1 Rejected
OGRR234 EEA Media Appeal Correction This OGRR corrects the Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level in which the media appeal for energy conservation is made. 08/10/2009 ERCOT Yes 4.5.3.3 Approved
OGRR235 Total Transmission Capacity Correction This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) replaces the acronym Total Transfer Capability (TTC) with Total Transmission Capacity (TTC), as defined in Protocol Section 2.2. 09/03/2009 ERCOT Yes 2.2.2, 3.1.6, 2.4.1, 4.3.1 Approved
OGRR236 Fast Response Distributed Energy Resource (DER) This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) allows for participation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in Responsive Reserve Service (RRS) on an equivalent basis with synchronous condenser fast-response hydro. 10/22/2009 Enchanted Rock No 2.5.2.3, 6.2.8 Withdrawn
OGRR237 Clarify the WGR Voltage Ride-Through Requirement This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) clarifies that the VRT clearing-time requirement for relevant WGRs is nine (9) cycles unless a site-specific requirement is documented in conjunction with the SGIAs. These revisions clarify the existing requirements; they do not change the VRT requirement. 10/30/2009 ERCOT Yes 3.1.4.6.1 Approved
OGRR238 WGR Primary Frequency Response The revision includes: new procedures for testing Wind-powered Generation Resource (WGR) Primary Frequency Response (new section 6.2.1.7); a new definition that applies testing of WGRs to the aggregation of all WGRs at a site; some clarifying wording for all generator’s Primary Frequency Response design requirements (2.2.5, Turbine Speed Governors); and a general change of "governor" to "Governor" in recognition of the fact that Governor is now a defined term in the protocols. 01/21/2010 Walter J. Reid on behalf of The Wind Coalition No 1.6, 2.2.5, 2.5.1, 3.1.4, 3.1.4.1, 6.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.1, 6.2.1.2, 6.2.1.3, 6.2.1.4, 6.2.1.5, 6.2.1.6, 6.2.1.7 (new), 8 Approved
07/01/2010
OGRR239 Administrative Changes for March 1, 2010 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates Protocol references in the Operating Guides. 01/15/2015 ERCOT No 2.5.2.3, 3.1.5 Approved
OGRR240 CREZ Facility Protection and Control Requirements This OGRR provides more stringent protection and control requirements for all new CREZ 345 kV Facilities. 02/15/2010 American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEPSC) Yes 7.2.2, 7.2.4, 7.2.5.1, 7.2.5.2, 7.2.5.3 Approved
OGRR241 Special Protection System Monitoring Requirements This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) requires automated notification of Special Protection System (SPS) status and clarifies SPS arming and reporting requirements. 03/17/2010 ERCOT No 7.2.2 Approved
OGRR242 Section 7 Revisions to Meet Pending NERC Requirements for New Construction This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) revises Operating Guide to meet the needs of the changes in the ERCOT Transmission System including CREZ requirements. The revised language reflects the majority opinion of the System Protection Working Group (SPWG) and is a result of a collaborative effort. 03/01/2010 SPWG Yes 7.2.2, 7.2.4, 7.2.5.1, 7.2.5.2, 7.2.5.3 Withdrawn
OGRR243 Disturbance Monitoring Requirements Clarification This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) changes data recording and reporting requirements for equipment operating at 100kV or above at Facilities where fault recording equipment is required. 03/09/2010 SPWG No 7.1.2.3, 7.1.2.4 Approved
OGRR244 Synchronization with PRR821, Update of Section 21, Process for Protocol Revision This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) revises Section 1.3 to more effectively align with the current stakeholder process. Changes were made to bring consistency between the OGRR process, where applicable; remove arbitrary or conflicting timelines; clarify commenting process; expand on a revision request being deemed rejected to include email voting for the Reliability and Operations Subcommittee (ROS) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC); and include formatting and administrative changes. 03/18/2010 ERCOT No 1.3 Approved
OGRR245 Alignment with NERC Reliability Standard PRC-001-1, System Protection Coordination This Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) aligns the Operating Guides with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, specifically PRC-001-1, System Protection Requirements, Section B. Requirements, R2.2. 03/19/2010 System Protection Working Group No 7.2.4 (New) Withdrawn
OGRR246 Administrative Changes for June 1, 2010 Operating Guides This Administrative Operating Guide Revision Request (OGRR) updates the ERCOT Load Shed Table for 2010. 04/30/2010 ERCOT No 4.5.3.3 Approved
OGRR247 Process for Transition to Nodal Operating Guide Sections This OGRR authorizes an orderly transition from the zonal Operating Guides to the Nodal Operating Guides. This OGRR provides a transparent mechanism to retire zonal Operating Guide sections and implement Nodal Operating Guide sections. This OGRR also requires two Notices to Market Participants: the first Market Notice 30days prior to the retirement or effective date and the second Market Notice no less than 10 days prior to the retirement or effective date. 05/14/2010 NOGRRTF Yes 1.3.7 (new) , 1.3.7.1 (new) , 1.3.7.2 (new), 1.3.7.3 (new), 1.3.7.4 (new) Approved