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NPRR267

Summary

Title Remove All References to Pseudo Devices (formerly "Allow ERCOT to Manage Operations Model Pseudo Devices")
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Status Approved on 11/16/2010
Effective Dates
12/01/2010

Action

Date Gov Body Action Taken Next Steps
11/16/2010 BOARD Approved
11/04/2010 TAC Recommended for Approval ERCOT Board Consideration
10/21/2010 PRS Recommended for Approval TAC Consideration
09/23/2010 PRS Recommended for Approval PRS IA Review

Voting Record

Date Gov Body Motion Result
11/16/2010 BOARD To approve NPRR267 as recommended by TAC in the 11/4/10 TAC Report Passed
11/04/2010 TAC To recommend approval of NPRR267 as recommend by PRS in the 10/21/10 PRS Report Passed
10/21/2010 PRS To endorse and forward the 9/23/10 PRS Report and Impact Analysis for NPRR267 to TAC Passed
09/23/2010 PRS To recommend approval of NPRR267 as revised by PRS Passed

Background

Status: Approved
Date Posted: Aug 31, 2010
Sponsor: AEP
Urgent: No
Sections: 2.1, 3.10, 3.10.1, 3.10.5, 3.10.7.1, 3.10.7.5.1, 6.5.7.1.13
Description: This Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) removes references to pseudo devices from the Nodal Protocols.
Reason: The Nodal Protocols only allow Transmission Service Providers (TSPs) to submit Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) for pseudo equipment. The AEP corporate philosophy is safety first, compliance second and everything else follows. The introduction of pseudo equipment is a safety concern that we are uncomfortable with. The management of fake equipment can cause confusion on the part of our dispatchers resulting in safety concerns for our employees, contractors and general public especially during times of major system disturbances. The Nodal Protocols also require TSP’s to model that same pseudo equipment in their systems and provide telemetry to ERCOT. AEP does not want to add pseudo equipment to their operations models as this can create safety issues with field personnel and also create confusion by dispatching staff, especially during storms or major weather events. There is also a concern that although the use of pseudo equipment is not required that a TSP may not be able to energize equipment if ERCOT determines that pseudo equipment is needed for model transition. This NPRR will remove the use of pseudo equipment in the Nodal Protocols.

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